Film

Qazt: Ossetian Urban Rituals in Vladikavkaz

2023 · 46m · Documentary

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.

• Tamerlan Vasil'evEditor · Director

Release date

August 10, 2023

Status

Released

Original language

Russian

Runtime

46m

Genres

Documentary