Wheat Cycle

Wheat Cycle

1975
16m
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Overview

The people and their labor are bound to the land in the cycle of activities to the sowing to the harvesting of wheat. Without narration or subtitles, the film conveys a sense of unity between the people and the land. Filmed in the Balkh Province, an area inhabited by Tajik and other Central Asian peoples. The town of Aq Kupruk is approximately 320 miles northwest of Kabul. The theme of the film focuses on rural economics. The film and accompaning instructor notes focus on herding, and fishing under diverse environmental conditions. The impact of technological change, human adaptation, and governmental extension of market systems are parallel themes.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Countries
Afghanistan United States of America
Spoken Languages
Pushto

Quick Facts

Release Date January 1, 1975
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Key Crew

Herbert Di Gioia
Director
Norman Miller
Producer
David Hancock
Director