Bride Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan (2011)
In the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan, tradition is king. Polo's still played with a freshly killed goat and the men still marry their women the old-fashioned way: by abducting them off the street and forcing them to be their wife. Bride kidnapping is a supposedly ancient custom that's made a major comeback since the fall of Communism and now accounts for nearly half of all marriages in some parts.
Director: Santiago Stelley
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 34 min
Release Date: December 8, 2011
Cast
- Thomas Morton - Host
Editing: Lise Lavallee
Production: VICE Media
Country: United States of America
Language: English, ??????
Original Language: en
Keywords
kidnapping, kyrgyzstan, disapproving
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bride Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan about?
- In the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan, tradition is king. Polo's still played with a freshly killed goat and the men still marry their women the old-fashioned way: by abducting them off the street and forcing them to be their wife. Bride kidnapping is a supposedly ancient custom that's made a major comeback since the fall of Communism and now accounts for nearly half of all marriages in some parts.
- Who directed Bride Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan?
- Bride Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan was directed by Santiago Stelley.
- Who stars in Bride Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan?
- Bride Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan stars Thomas Morton.
- How long is Bride Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan?
- Bride Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan has a runtime of 34m (34 minutes).
- What genre is Bride Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan?
- Bride Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan is a Documentary film.
- Where was Bride Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan produced?
- Bride Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan was produced in United States of America.