33rd Camerimage Festival

Interview with Benjamin Bryan, about "Iron Winter" by Kasimir Burgess

By François Reumont for the AFC

Contre-Champ AFC n°373

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Filmed in the Tsakhir Valley in the highlands of Mongolia, Kasimir Burgess’ documentary Iron Winter immerses viewers in the daily lives of two aspiring herders accompanying their horses on a risky transhumance. As the region is affected by climate change, harsh winters chances are dramatically increasing. Threatening the survival of this ancestral tradition. Australian director of photography Benjamin Bryan evoques this unique human adventure, shot in complete immersion into the day to day work of these men. Despite the language barrier, he brings back precious moments of life among horses, men and nature... (FR)
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https://vimeo.com/1138542002/88216092f8?fl=pl&fe=sh
  • Trailer :
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    https://youtu.be/_s-KwbeuGRc?si=YV6WnPc9rn8UK5UN

Director and editing : Kasimir Burgess
Cinematographer : Benjamin Bryan
Sound engineer and translator : Eric Edenbat
Local coordination : Enebish Sengemugaa
Music : Luke Altmann
Colorist : Edel Rafferty
Post-production : The Post Lounge

Camera equipment : Arri Alexa Mini LF, Lomo standard T2,9 series and Angénieux 25-250mm zoom, Drone DJI Mavic 3 Cine