Movies About Famous Race Horses

From Robert Bresson, starring Anne Wiazemsky, Walter Green, François Lafarge, Jean-Claude Guilbert
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Au Hasard Balthazar is a 1966 French drama film directed by Robert Bresson. The film follows the life of a donkey named Balthazar, who is passed from one owner to the next and subjected to a variety of mistreatment by humans over the course of its life. Through its journey, it is a witness to the struggles of life for its various owners, including a young girl named Marie who is the first to show Balthazar kindness. The film is a meditation on suffering and transcendence, as Balthazar's spirit remains unbroken despite its mistreatment by humans.

From Directors: Béla Tarr, Ágnes Hranitzky, starring János Derzsi, Erika Bók, Mihály Kormos, Ricsi
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The Turin Horse is a Hungarian drama film directed by Béla Tarr and Ágnes Hranitzky. The film follows the story of an elderly farmer and his daughter who live in a desolate part of Hungary and rely on a horse to plow their land. When the horse suddenly stops working, their lives are thrown into disarray. As their situation worsens, they are forced to confront the harsh realities of a cruel and unforgiving world. The film explores the harshness of existence and the resilience of the human spirit. With minimal dialogue, its powerful visuals and haunting score, The Turin Horse is a powerful and thought-provoking film.

From Directors: Werner Herzog, Dmitry Vasyukov, starring Werner Herzog, Gennady Soloviev, Anatoly Blumei, Gennady Tiganov
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Happy People: A Year in the Taiga is a 2010 German-Russian documentary film directed by Werner Herzog and Dmitry Vasyukov. The film follows the lives of several families living in the Siberian village of Bakhtia over the course of a year. It documents the hunters, trappers, and fishermen of the village, who spend much of their time in the remote Siberian taiga, as they hunt, fish, prepare food, build homes, and interact with their traditional culture. The film emphasizes the strength, resilience, and tenacity of the villagers in the face of the harsh Siberian climate and the remoteness and isolation of the taiga. It also highlights the beauty and serenity of the environment and its inhabitants.

From Cindy Meehl, starring Buck Brannaman, Gary Myers, Bibb Frazier, Betty Staley
Rated PG

Buck is a documentary film about the life and work of horse whisperer and horse trainer, Buck Brannaman. The film follows Buck as he travels across the country giving clinics and workshops to teach people to communicate with horses in a humane and respectful way. Along the way, we learn about Buck's traumatic childhood and how he overcame his struggles to become a renowned horse trainer and a compassionate human being. He uses his knowledge of horses to help people, both two- and four-legged, heal and grow. The film offers an intimate look into the life of an inspiring man who learned to understand and respect nature, and to use it to help others.

From Carroll Ballard, starring Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr, Clarence Muse
Rated G

From Directors: Alex Dawson, Greg Gricus, starring Star: Carlos Chee
Rated PG

From George Miller, starring Kirk Douglas, Tom Burlinson, Terence Donovan, Tommy Dysart
Rated PG

From Michel Orion Scott, starring Rupert Isaacson, Kristin Neff, Rowan Isaacson, Kendal Stewart
Rated Unrated

From Simon Wincer, starring Tom Burlinson, Judy Morris, Martin Vaughan, Celia De Burgh
Rated PG

From Mike Newell, starring Gabriel Byrne, Ellen Barkin, Ciarán Fitzgerald, Rúaidhrí Conroy
Rated PG

From Directors: Brad Hennegan, John Hennegan, starring Frank Amonte, Barbaro, Peter Brette, Chuck Chambers
Rated PG-13

From Sergei Bodrov, starring Chase Moore, Maria Geelbooi, Arie Verveen, Jan Decleir
Rated G