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Pehlivan
Pehlivan
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52 Ratings

PEHLIVAN

Directed by Maurice Pialat
France, 1964
Short, Documentary

Synopsis

Pehlivan means “wrestler”. This is a short film about a wrestling competition. We see a lot of people in the crowd both men and women alike appreciating, applauding and cheering wrestlers who have come from all parts of Turkey. A lot of honor is at stake as no body wants to lose.

Synopsis

Pehlivan means “wrestler”. This is a short film about a wrestling competition. We see a lot of people in the crowd both men and women alike appreciating, applauding and cheering wrestlers who have come from all parts of Turkey. A lot of honor is at stake as no body wants to lose.