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The Chechen Family

THE CHECHEN FAMILY

La familia chechena

Directed by Martín Solá
Argentina, 2015
Documentary

Synopsis

Abubakar, a 46 year old family man, takes part in the zikr dance, a ritual practiced by chechen sufi muslims. For him, extasy is achieved with this dance as an exorcism, as a liberation for his people, as an act of resistance.

Synopsis

Abubakar, a 46 year old family man, takes part in the zikr dance, a ritual practiced by chechen sufi muslims. For him, extasy is achieved with this dance as an exorcism, as a liberation for his people, as an act of resistance.