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Bo Kata

2007Movie26 min

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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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Directed by
Shehzad Afzal
Produced by
Shehzad Afzal
Music by
John Walden

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February 7, 2007 · 26 min · Documentary

Released
February 7, 2007
Runtime
26 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
Urdu
Made in
Pakistan, United Kingdom
Budget
$7,900