Atlan (2015)

“A Turkman without a horse is not a Turkman.”

Atlan (2015) poster

In Turkmen language, Atlan means "mount a horse and depart". Horse is the most important element in the life of Iranian Turkmen. That's why courses are some of the most significant social events in their land, Turkmen Sahara. Turkmen Sahara is a region in north eastern Iran and is homeland to Iranian Turkmen. Ali is a Turkman with his life, like many of his peers', intertwined with courses. Now his wedding depends on his success in courses. This documentary film is about Iranian horses.

Director: Moein Karrimoodini
Genre: Documentary, Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 62 min
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Screenplay

Music: Arya Aziminejad
Cinematography: Saman Lotfian
Editing: Moein Karrimoodini
Production: The Documentary and Experimental Film Center
Country: Iran
Language: Turkmen
Original Language: fa

Themes

Horse Jumping and Equestrian Grace

Keywords

horse, races, animal trainer, turkmen

Trailer

Atlan Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Atlan about?
In Turkmen language, Atlan means "mount a horse and depart". Horse is the most important element in the life of Iranian Turkmen. That's why courses are some of the most significant social events in their land, Turkmen Sahara. Turkmen Sahara is a region in north eastern Iran and is homeland to Iranian Turkmen. Ali is a Turkman with his life, like many of his peers', intertwined with courses. Now his wedding depends on his success in courses. This documentary film is about Iranian horses.
Who directed Atlan?
Atlan was directed by Moein Karrimoodini.
How long is Atlan?
Atlan has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
What genre is Atlan?
Atlan is a Documentary, Adventure, Drama film.
Where was Atlan produced?
Atlan was produced in Iran.
What are the themes of Atlan?
The themes of Atlan include: Horse Jumping and Equestrian Grace.