Bedouins of the Wind
Documentary by Danish Farhan
Long before our glittering towers reached the sky, we had our desert. And camels, our link to this land.
Hidden behind the glittering skyline of Dubai, dynasties like the Al Tunaijis strive to uphold their ancestral legacy amidst the waves of modernity. The documentary unveils the mysterious world of camel racing, exploring the origins of the intricate bond of animal and caretaker, as Abdulaziz trains for the nation’s most anticipating race, while two generations ponder whether they will be the last of the Bedouins.
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F R O M B E D O U I N S O F T H E W I N D
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Falcons of Fog
Falconry remains one of the hidden artifacts of true Bedouin culture, practiced over generations by a few families who continue to defy the lure of modern pursuits and continue to uphold the beauty of the bird that came to symbolize the nation of UAE.
They Were With Our Grandfathers
Chapter Five
The documentary is a window into the hidden world of Bedouin life in the village of Dhaid in the United Arab Emirates,, where camels are not just animals but vital symbols of heritage, livelihood, and pride. A deeply intimate glimpse of a world rarely seen beyond it’s desert.
We Will Always Have our Desert
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The documentary is a window into the hidden world of Bedouin life in the village of Dhaid in the United Arab Emirates,, where camels are not just animals but vital symbols of heritage, livelihood, and pride. A deeply intimate glimpse of a world rarely seen beyond it’s desert.
B E H I N D B E D O U I N S O F T H E W I N D
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