Desert Riders
Numéro de catalogue: FILM00
Producteur: Filmblanc Inc.
Agences de production: Filmblanc Inc.
Sujet: Documentaire, Droit criminel, Études mondiales canadiennes, Orientation, Psychologie, Santé, Sciences sociales
Langue: Anglais
Niveau scolaire: Post-secondaire, Adulte
Pays d'origine: Canada
Année du droit d’auteur: 2011
Durée: 76:48
Camel racing, often called the Sport of Kings, is one of the most popular sports in the Middle East. Desert Riders is the story of some of the thousands of boys, as young as two years old, who have been trafficked to the Middle East to work as camel jockeys from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Mauritania and Sudan.
Sexually and physically abused; these young children were forced to live in horrendous conditions; starved to avoid gain weight, worked long hours even when clearly underage; and are now left mentally and physically stunted. When international pressure is brought to bear, many of the children are repatriated only to find themselves strangers in their home countries.
With stunning visuals, Desert Riders illuminates the beauty of the Middle East, while featuring the children and their experiences in a bold, revealing, and compelling way.
Viewer discretion is advised.
Winner of Best Documentary in the protection of Children’s rights at One World Human Rights FF.
Winner of Best Cinematography by The Canadian Society of Cinematography.
The Globe & Mail Desert Riders Vic Sarin 3.5 STARS. ” A tale of human trafficking, abuse and betrayal among nations, and families. “ M.L.
“Sarin is a master cinematographer, and it’s a beautiful film, filled with breathtaking images. But beneath the lovely geography lurked the dark secret ” Desert Riders – John Mackie – Vancouver Sun
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