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The Challenge (2016) -

The film follows a group of men as they travel from their urban lifestyles into the glaring light of the desert landscape for a falconry tournament. The "story" is told through a series of striking, high-definition images that highlight the intersection of 4,000-year-old traditions and hyper-modern technology:

You can view more about the film's production and style on the Official Yuri Ancarani Website or watch the trailer on the Film Society YouTube Channel . The Challenge (2016) The Challenge (2016)

: Beyond falconry, the weekend is filled with games of speed and spectacle. SUVs race up massive sand dunes, while a pet cheetah rides in the passenger seat of a Lamborghini roaring across the sand. The film follows a group of men as

: Men in white robes transport their prized hunting falcons—some worth tens of thousands of dollars—on private jets where the birds have their own dedicated seats. SUVs race up massive sand dunes, while a

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