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Afghan Kyrgyz life featured in new documentary film

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A new documentary film showcases the lives of Afghan Kyrgyz people living in the remote Wakhan Corridor.
  • The film captures their daily routines, traditions, and way of life at an altitude of 4,500 meters.
  • Filmmaker Andrey Efimov's expedition retraced the route of a 19th-century Russian explorer, aiming to document the traditional lifestyle before potential infrastructure development alters it.

A new documentary film, "The Last Wakhan," offers a glimpse into the lives of the Kyrgyz people residing in Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor. St. Petersburg-based documentarian Andrey Efimov led an expedition to this remote region, situated at an altitude of 4,500 meters, to capture the daily routines, traditions, and unique way of life of its inhabitants.

The film's production involved retracing the path of 19th-century Russian explorer Alexey Putyata. Efimov's team embarked on this journey to document the traditional lifestyle of the Afghan Kyrgyz people, a way of life that may be impacted by future infrastructure developments in the region.

This expedition marks Efimov's second automotive journey into Afghanistan. His previous trip in 2024 was cut short due to vehicle issues, but the footage captured then garnered over 5 million views on YouTube and other platforms. The latest expedition represents a renewed effort to complete the journey from St. Petersburg to Afghanistan and document the distinct culture of the Wakhan Corridor.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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