THE CHALLENGE
France, Italy 2016 – Director: Yuri Ancarani – Original language: Arabic – Subtitles: English – Length: 70 min.
Falconry follows a centuries old tradition on the Arabian Peninsula. Only the wealth that comes from the oil in the desert state of Qatar is changing everything. This film celebrates a modern decadent life with the birds of prey and the desert in powerful cinematic images.
Afterwards discussion with Heinz Schwerfel (Curator Kino der Kunst) and Daniel Sponsel (Director DOK.fest München)
Writer: Yuri Ancarani. Camera: Yuri Ancarani. Sound: Mirco Mencacci. Editing: Yuri Ancarani. Music: Lorenzo Senni, Francesco Fantini. Production: Atopic, La Bete, Ring Film. Producer: Christophe Gougeon, Fabrizio Polpettini, Tommaso Bertani. International Sales: Slingshot Films.