Grass: A Nation's Battle for Life

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This classic silent documentary chronicles the real-life struggles of the Bakhtiari tribe in Persia. It follows their arduous annual migration, where 50,000 people and their vast herds of livestock must overcome impassable mountains and treacherous rivers. Their journey is a desperate battle against the elements to reach vital grazing lands and ensure their survival.

Documentary  Adventure  Animals  Biography  Nature  Travel

Directed by

Merian C. Cooper, Ernest B. Schoedsack

Starring

Merian C. Cooper, Ernest B. Schoedsack, Marguerite Harrison, Haidar Khan