Documentary backdrop image for Bosteri Beneath The Wheel (2014)

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201430 minPGdocumentary

Bosteri Beneath The Wheel

201430 minPGdocumentary

A large wheel in a Kyrgyz village turns for only two months each year, casting its shadow over those left behind by summer.

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A large wheel in a Kyrgyz village turns for only two months each year, casting its shadow over those left behind by summer.

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Levin Hübnerdirector

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Bosteri is a village located on the shores of one of the world's largest mountain lakes in Kyrgyzstan. A large wheel stands in the village, turning only for two months each year. During the rest of the year, the local residents navigate life under its shadow. The film captures the daily routines and challenges faced by these individuals as summer fades and the village quiets down. It presents a snapshot of life in Bosteri against the backdrop of the changing seasons.

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