The Challenge

"Anthropology of a contemporary desert"

Oct 9 2017 N/A 1h 9m
Documentary

Director Yuri Ancarani crosses the Persian Gulf to accompany a falconer to an important competition, entering the surreal world of wealthy Qatari sheikhs with a passion for amateur falconry. The opulence of this Middle Eastern gas state is on full display as the men race SUVs up and down sand dunes, fly their prized falcons around on private jets, and take their pet cheetahs out for desert spins in their souped-up Ferraris.

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Plot

Focused on the world of wealthy Qatari sheikhs with a passion for amateur falconry, 'The Challenge' combines cinematic beauty with rare access and trailblazing form. Here, the opulence of Qatar is on full display, as the men race SUVs up and down sand dunes, fly their prized falcons around on private jets, and take their pet cheetahs out for desert spins in their souped-up Ferraris.

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Directed by

Yuri Ancarani

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Production Countries

Switzerland, France, Italy

Production Companies

La Bête

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Awards

2 wins & 13 nominations

Trailers
The Challenge – Official Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
403
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
69
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