Zud

Zud
Director
Marta Minorowicz
Country
Germany, Poland
Year
2016
Genre
Documentary
Scriptwriters
Marta Minorowicz, Kenneth McBride
Production
zero one film & Otter Films, in cooperation with MM Films
http://www.zeroone.de/zero/index.php?id=665

Storyline

On the frozen steppes of Mongolia people‘s lives are at the mercy of the seasons and unexpected events, while nature dictates the rules of their nomadic lifestyles. After winter kills hoards of his parents‘livestock, 11-year old Sukhbat has to leave school, move back home and support the family. When given the responsibility by his father to tame a wild horse in a bid to win a regional race, he has to face a life ruled by unforgiving nature and tradition. No one remains unscathed after being confronted by the brutality of the steppes.

Festivals & Academy awards and others

Berlin International Film Festival 2016
Generation
Valladolid International Film Festival (Seminci) 2016
Time of History

https://vimeo.com/149857321