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Where the Sky Meets the Land

Where the Sky Meets the Land

1999•1h 25m
Documentary

Documentary feature about Kyrgyzstan, the home of the poet Tschingis Aitmatov and his characters, encounters with nomads, Kyrgyz traditions and the impressive scenery.

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