text xxu New York, N.Y Milestone Film & Video ©1999 monographic eng

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1 videocassette (108 min.) : s sound, color ; 1/2 in. A documentary in which the Babadi, a nomadic tribe belonging to the Bakhtiaries of Iran, annually migrate across the Zagros Mountains from winter to summer pasture with their herds of sheep. The people are led by Jafar Qoli, the Kalanter (chief) of the Babadi groups who assumes responsibility for the trek. "An astonishing epic of the most grueling migration in the world." Anthony Howarth; David Koff; Elizabeth E Rogers; James Mason; Elizabeth E. Rogers Productions. Letterboxed. Originally issued as motion picture in 1977. James Mason as the voice of Jafar Qoli. Photography, Mike Dodds ; editor, Carolyn Hicks ; music composed, directed and performed by G.T. Moore and Shusha. Some Iranian with English subtitles and English narration Oscar nominee for Best Documentary. Iran Description and travel Zardeh Kuh Mountains Bakhtiari (Iranian people) DS269.B3 170130 20201001123919.0