Qazt: Ossetian Urban Rituals in Vladikavkaz
Хъазт – Осетинские городские игрища во Владикавказе
Synopsis
Qazt is a traditional game among the Ossetians. It is a ritualistic, musical, dance, and social space that forms on various festive occasions. During the qazt, young people would socialize, boys would showcase their courage, and they would compete in various heroic and joyful activities. In 2020, we traveled to Vladikavkaz to explore the urban qazts, make a documentary film, and issue this release. We were interested in qazt as a new cultural phenomenon, an event of urban culture, and a modern form of Ossetian self-organization.
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- Director
- Tamerlan Vasil'ev
- Original Title
- Хъазт – Осетинские городские игрища во Владикавказе
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 46m
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Tamerlan Vasil'ev
Tamerlan Vasil'ev
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Tamerlan Vasil'ev
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Tamerlan Vasil'ev
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What is Qazt: Ossetian Urban Rituals in Vladikavkaz about?
Qazt is a traditional game among the Ossetians. It is a ritualistic, musical, dance, and social space that forms on various festive occasions. During the qazt, young people would socialize, boys would showcase their courage, and they would compete in various heroic and joyful activities. In 2020, we traveled to Vladikavkaz to explore the urban qazts, make a documentary film, and issue this release. We were interested in qazt as a new cultural phenomenon, an event of urban culture, and a modern form of Ossetian self-organization.
Who directed Qazt: Ossetian Urban Rituals in Vladikavkaz?
Qazt: Ossetian Urban Rituals in Vladikavkaz was directed by Tamerlan Vasil'ev.
Who stars in Qazt: Ossetian Urban Rituals in Vladikavkaz?
The principal cast of Qazt: Ossetian Urban Rituals in Vladikavkaz includes Bulat Khalilov, Timur Kodzokov, David Batagov, Geor Chihaviev, Arsen Gurtsiev.
When was Qazt: Ossetian Urban Rituals in Vladikavkaz released and how long is it?
Qazt: Ossetian Urban Rituals in Vladikavkaz was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 46m.