Land Beyond the River (1998)
Directed by Taran Davies
Sub-Genres - Biography, Race & Ethnicity, Religions & Belief Systems, Social History |
Run Time - 60 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis
Following filmmaker Taran Davies as he travels along the Silk Road in Central Asia, attempting to film a horseback marathon. Included: a visit to a Turkoman wedding; scenes of the countries of Uzbekistan and Kirghizstan. Also: an expedition into the foothills of the Tien Shan mountains.
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Asia, cultural-traditions, hostility, Islam, journey, mosque, Muslim, rediscovery, roots [origins], sacred-grounds, uncertainty
