SHORT FILM - DOCUMENTARY - TURKEY
Currently not available for public viewing (in distribution).
For 19-year-old Kaan, a young camel trainer, Turkey’s camel wrestling tradition is neither mere spectacle nor folklore. It is a passion, a way to connect neighboring communities, and above all, a profound bond with the animal. On the eve of Bozdoğan’s annual festival, this short documentary immerses us in the event through Kaan’s eyes and those of Mustafa, a seasoned guardian of the tradition, revealing a singular culture, a close-knit community, and a unique human-animal relationship.
Directed by: Raoul Fortier
Director of Photography: John Cumberland
Producers: Raoul Fortier, John Cumberland, Renaud Jacob
Line Producer (Turkey): Rana Ekin
Editors: Renaud Jacob & Raoul Fortier
Colorist: Omar Metaich
Sound Design: Supersavant — Michael Anctil, Jean-David Perron
Re-recording Mix: Supersavant — Michael Anctil, Jean-David Perron
Title Design: Dorsa Afshin
Original Score by: Osman Murat Ertel & Esma Ertel
Music Recorded and Mixed by: Rammy Roo
All Instruments Performed by: Osman Murat Ertel
Special Thanks
Kağan Katar (Kaan)
Mustafa
Arda
Bozzeybek09
Selahattin Yurttaş
Rana Ekin
Akif Devran
