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  • The Kalasha and the Crescent (2013)
  • Short | 13 min | Documentary, Short, Drama
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The Kalasha and the Crescent (2013)
Short | 13 min | Documentary, Short, Drama
The Kalash people of northern Pakistan's Chitral valley uphold a rich cultural heritage that is at odds with Pakistan's dominant Islam. Today, even as the community bears the combined pressures of poverty, tourism, and Islamism, a ...See moreThe Kalash people of northern Pakistan's Chitral valley uphold a rich cultural heritage that is at odds with Pakistan's dominant Islam. Today, even as the community bears the combined pressures of poverty, tourism, and Islamism, a dedicated group of Kalash advocates are fighting to keep their culture alive. Can Kalash traditions withstand the challenges brought by globalization on the one hand and by religious tensions on the other? Director Iara Lee's new short film, The Kalasha and the Crescent, brings together members of the Kalash community and observers from around the world as they reckon with these tough questions. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Iara Lee
Writer
Iara Lee (story)
Producer
Iara Lee
Cinematographer
Shah Zaman Baloch
Editor
Imran Mushtaq
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Updated Jul 15, 2013
Release date
Jan 28, 2013 (United States)
Awards
1 nomination

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