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The Challenge
NAME OF FILM: THE CHALLENGE
DIRECTOR(S): Yuri Ancarani
GENRE: Documentary Film
SYNOPSIS: Miles of barren desert provide the backdrop for this surreal compilation of images: private jets, race cars, exquisite birds, and even a pet cheetah descend on the Qatar dunes to take part in a remote falconry tournament.
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THE CHALLENGE, Documentary on Qatari Sheikhs as Amateur Falconers Sets US Release Date | Trailer
The Challenge, Yuri Ancarani’s acclaimed documentary focused on a group of super-wealthy, Qatari sheikhs who moonlight as amateur falconers, will be released in the US by Kino Lorber.
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