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Anthropology of a contemporary desert
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The Challenge, is a 2016 Saudi movie, directed by Yuri Ancarani. with a runtime of 69 minutes.
The Challenge is a documentary from Italian director Yuri Ancarani that immerses viewers in the extraordinary world of wealthy Qatari sheikhs and their obsession with falconry. Ancarani crosses the Persian Gulf to accompany a falconer to a prestigious competition, revealing a surreal realm where ancient tradition meets extraordinary opulence — men race SUVs over sand dunes, transport prized falcons on private jets, and take pet cheetahs on desert excursions in custom Ferraris. A visually stunning portrait of Qatar's gas-state affluence, masculine identity, and the enduring cultural bonds between these Gulf elites and their birds of prey.
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