Qazt: Ossetian Urban Rituals in Vladikavkaz (2023)
Qazt is a traditional game among the Ossetians. It is a ritualistic, musical, dance, and social space that forms on various festive occasions. During the qazt, young people would socialize, boys would showcase their courage, and they would compete in various heroic and joyful activities. In 2020, we traveled to Vladikavkaz to explore the urban qazts, make a documentary film, and issue this release. We were interested in qazt as a new cultural phenomenon, an event of urban culture, and a modern form of Ossetian self-organization.
Director: Tamerlan Vasil'ev
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Bulat Khalilov as Ored Recordings |
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Timur Kodzokov as Ored Recordings |
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David Batagov as Interview |
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Geor Chihaviev as Interview |
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Arsen Gurtsiev as Interview |
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Darina Tlish as Subtitles |
| Crew | Alik Puhati | Thanks |
| Crew | Tamu Berozti | Thanks |
| Camera | Tamerlan Vasil'ev | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Mukhamed Eleev | Camera Operator |
| Sound | Timur Kodzokov | Sound |
| Editing | Tamerlan Vasil'ev | Editor |
| Directing | Tamerlan Vasil'ev | Director |
| Art | Gupsa Pashtova | Helping Hand |
