The Devil's Bridge (1997)

Life in a Kyrgyz aul (village) in the mountains connected to the rest of the world by a cable bridge, and the teenage boys who are constructing the rope of the bridge. A rope bridge which the locals call “The devil’s bridge” forms part of each and every event which takes place in a small village lost in the mountains of the Kyrgyz Republic. A platform driven by a huge winch which they have to pull with their own strength to cross the torrent is their only link with the outside world. But the director of the documentary wondered something else: “Does this bridge unite or does it actually separate?” Through the mist and over the thrashing waters, the inhabitants of the area glide along their ropes. A film, in the director’s own words, about ordinary people who live in an extraordinary place.

Director: Temirbek Birnazarov
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Cinematography: Sergei Chadin
Editing: Tilek Mambetova
Production: Kyrgyzfilm
Country: Kyrgyz Republic
Language: No Language
Original Language: ky

Keywords

kyrgyzstan, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Devil's Bridge about?
Life in a Kyrgyz aul (village) in the mountains connected to the rest of the world by a cable bridge, and the teenage boys who are constructing the rope of the bridge. A rope bridge which the locals call “The devil’s bridge” forms part of each and every event which takes place in a small village lost in the mountains of the Kyrgyz Republic. A platform driven by a huge winch which they have to pull with their own strength to cross the torrent is their only link with the outside world. But the director of the documentary wondered something else: “Does this bridge unite or does it actually separate?” Through the mist and over the thrashing waters, the inhabitants of the area glide along their ropes. A film, in the director’s own words, about ordinary people who live in an extraordinary place.
Who directed The Devil's Bridge?
The Devil's Bridge was directed by Temirbek Birnazarov.
How long is The Devil's Bridge?
The Devil's Bridge has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is The Devil's Bridge?
The Devil's Bridge is a Documentary film.
Where was The Devil's Bridge produced?
The Devil's Bridge was produced in Kyrgyz Republic.