Bakhtiari Migration

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Though the journey now incorporates modern conveniences like trucks to provide transport for livestock, the 200-mile seasonal migration of Iran's Bakhtiari people remains a five-we ek ordeal requiring tremendous stamina from the travelers. This striking documentary chronicles the ritual still embraced by nearly half a million who yearly traverse the challenging terrain of the Zagros Mountains. 52 min. Soundtrack: English; photo gallery. Show more