Buzkashi!
“200 players. Tank helmets. A headless goat.”
Synopsis
From the shadows of the majestic Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan comes a story of Azam, a shepherd and Buzkashi champion, who faces the pressures of modernization in the sport and in his own personal life. Azam plays as an individual for honor and integrity, but his success is increasingly thwarted by organized alliances, or "mafias", encouraged by his rival Khurshed, a member of Tajikistan's nouveau riche. Khurshed believes that team play is the future of the sport. Between challenges on the field and within his own family, Azam tries to find a place for himself in the new Tajikistan. Written by Najeeb Mirza
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Najeeb Mirza
- Screenplay & Story
- Najeeb Mirza
- Original Score
- Farangis Nurulla-Khoja, Iqbol Zavkibekov, Olivier Alary
- Original Title
- Buzkashi!
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, Tajik, Uzbek
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Oxus Films, Buzkashi Productions, Inc., Kinosmith
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Najeeb Mirza
Najeeb Mirza
Farangis Nurulla-Khoja, Iqbol Zavkibekov, Olivier Alary
Cameron Esler, Omar Majeed
Daniel Cross, Mila Aung-Thwin, Najeeb Mirza, Bob Moore, Micheline Shoebridge
Department Leadership Roster
Najeeb Mirza
Writer
Najeeb Mirza
Producer
Najeeb Mirza
Director
Cameron Esler
Editor
Micheline Shoebridge
Producer
Omar Majeed
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Buzkashi!.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buzkashi!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Buzkashi! about?
From the shadows of the majestic Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan comes a story of Azam, a shepherd and Buzkashi champion, who faces the pressures of modernization in the sport and in his own personal life. Azam plays as an individual for honor and integrity, but his success is increasingly thwarted by organized alliances, or "mafias", encouraged by his rival Khurshed, a member of Tajikistan's nouveau riche. Khurshed believes that team play is the future of the sport. Between challenges on the field and within his own family, Azam tries to find a place for himself in the new Tajikistan. Written by Najeeb Mirza
Who directed Buzkashi!?
Buzkashi! was directed by Najeeb Mirza.
Who stars in Buzkashi!?
The principal cast of Buzkashi! includes Not specified.
When was Buzkashi! released and how long is it?
Buzkashi! was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Buzkashi!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Buzkashi! was composed by Farangis Nurulla-Khoja, Iqbol Zavkibekov, Olivier Alary.