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Bo Kata
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Bo Kata
English (original)
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Synopsis
Bo Kata, loosely translated in English means hacked! That is the victory battle cry when kites are eliminated in raging sky duels, sometimes lasting hours.
Filmed entirely in Lahore, Pakistan, over three continuous days, Bo Kata is a rare cinematic documentary treat, depicting uniquely
the rooftop kite flyers of Lahore, who have been a traditional part of Pakistan´s culture and heritage that has lasted for over 400 years. Their sport is now under threat from a complete ban, after a series of tragic fatalities involving children and motorcyclists, resulting in decapitations and dismemberment from illegal chemically coated strings used to fly the kites.
The documentary highlights a population that is associated with the mysterious art of kite dueling amidst the political backdrop of an impending ban.
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Pakistan
Kit Flying
Culture
Heritage
Sports
Fatalities
Runtime (in min.):
27
Year Of Production:
2007
Countries of Production:
United Kingdom
Companies & Organizations
Production Company:
Filmedup Ltd
Filmmakers
Producers:
Shehzad Afzal (producer)
Directing:
Shehzad Afzal
Writing:
Shehzad Afzal
Cinematography:
Shehzad Afzal
Film Editing:
Shehzad Afzal
Sound Department:
Shehzad Afzal
Music:
John Walden
Keywords
Pakistan; Kit Flying; Culture; Heritage; Sports; Fatalities
Categories
Geography, Travel & Cultures, Asia, Other Asian Countries, Hobbies & Leisure, Curiosities & Miscellaneous