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Of Gods and Kings: The Skyros Horse (2013) [N/A]

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Written by:
Jen Miller

Directed by:
Jen Miller, Sophie Dia Pegrum


Release Date:
August 8, 2013

Original Title:
Of Gods and Kings: The Skyros Horse

Genres:
Documentary

Production Companies:
Horsefly Films Rare Equine Trust

Production Countries:
Greece | United States of America

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 28

In Greece, arguably the birthplace of modern civilization, a remarkable and ancient horse, genetically unlike any other, is facing extinction.

Overview from TheMovieDB

"Of Gods and Kings" is the incredible story of the unique and ancient Skyros Horse of Greece. The film captures the spirit and beauty of this endangered horse and the passionate people working tirelessly to save them. After thousands of years, standing alongside man in battle and in the field, this rare breed is facing extinction. These noble little horses, which should be celebrated as a Greek National Treasure, are an integral part of who we are and who we become. The debt to history remains and their future hangs in the balance.

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Overview from Open Movies

The history of man IS the history of the horse. From the sword to the plowshare, through our most arduous and treacherous endeavors, humanity owes an incalculable debt to the noble horse. In Greece, birthplace of modern civilization, the remarkably unique and ancient Skyrian Horse is facing extinction. Mechanization has deprived them of their agricultural use and their natural habitat on the wild vouno of the island of Skyros is threatened by overgrazing and the looming hazard of plans for the largest wind farm in Europe. The debt to history remains, these horses-- which should be celebrated as a Greek National Treasure-- are an integral part of who we are, and who we become.

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Production

Cinematography:
Sophie Dia Pegrum

Director:
Jen A Miller
Sophie Dia Pegrum

Music:
Justin Burnett

Writer:
Jen A Miller

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