Save the Desert
Watering the desert with pesticide-laden water threatens the lives of sheep, camels, and other animals, as a shepherd warns, "Turkmen without the desert is dead."
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Watering the desert with pesticide-laden water threatens the lives of sheep, camels, and other animals, as a shepherd warns, "Turkmen without the desert is dead."
Synopsis
A shepherd in the desert states, “Turkmen without the desert is dead.” The film addresses the environmental threat posed by plans to irrigate the desert for cotton cultivation using pesticide-laden water. This practice endangers local wildlife, including sheep and camels. The documentary features portraits of elderly men who reflect on the desert's historical significance as a refuge from invading tribes. Their message emphasizes that preserving the desert is essential for the survival of the Turkmen people.
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