Epic Journey of the Bakhtiari: A Nomadic Trek Across Iran’s Mountains

Through Kina Murray also comes this short movie about an ealier iteration of the centuries-old, seasonal migration of the Bakhtiari tribe. The sequence of the horse falling, hitting a rock, rolling then rising again as if unhurt is stunning.

2 Replies to “Epic Journey of the Bakhtiari: A Nomadic Trek Across Iran’s Mountains”

  1. Thank you Edouard for providing us with these little pieces of equine asil history. Especially in these times. I already enjoyed the long version of this trip. There are similar treks (with sheep and mules) in the Austrian/Italian Alps. I hiked one as I was younger:).

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