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All the Wild Horses (2017)
I cringed, I cried, I cheered!
'All the Wild Horses' is one of those titles I may have not paid much attention to as I'm usually not that interested in documentaries about horses or racing. However, it had been recommended to me so I decided to watch it and judge for myself. This film is so much more than just a story about the Mongol Derby. What an adventure! Shot in the vast and rugged landscapes of Mongolia, the film follows the ambitions and fortunes of a group of international riders as they compete against each other to win, but this is not a race for amateurs. It's dangerous, the conditions are tough and the horses are wild. People get seriously injured. Why on earth would anyone want to do this? And then I was hooked. The film isn't so much about the race as it is about human endurance, compassion and camaraderie. You care about what happens to the riders, you feel their disappointment, their elation and their pain. Beautifully shot and thrilling enough to keep your attention from start to finish, this film is a gem to watch. Highly recommended!