An ancient game known throughout Asia is played by Pushtu boys. The toughness of these rugged young men, as well as the value which these tribal people place on physical superiority is demonstrated.
Films » Boys' Games
Boys' Games
Alternative Title: N/A
Series Title: Mountain Peoples of Central Asia
Summary:
Description:
Edited Film
Country/Location: Badakhstan (Northeastern Afghanistan)
Tribe or Group: Pushtu
Cinematographer: Hermann Schlenker
Production Company: IFF
Running Time: 5 min.
Decade Produced: 1960s
Years Distributed: -1969
Film Gauge: 16mm
Stock: Color Safety
Footage Count: 198'
Sound: Un-narrated, Native Music
Notes: Shot and edited before African Village Life films. IFF took Schlenker's footage and cut into 14 separate films. Schlenker owns OCN. There are 14 titles in the Mountain Peoples of Central Asia series: 10 were released first in 1969, 4 were released in 1972.
