The Challenge
"Anthropology of a contemporary desert"
Originally released in 2016. The Challenge is a documentary film. directed by Yuri Ancarani. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 6, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Italy
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- La Bête
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Challenge about?
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 op...
Who directed The Challenge?
The Challenge was directed by Yuri Ancarani.
How long is The Challenge?
The Challenge has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was The Challenge released?
The Challenge was released on August 6, 2016 in theaters.