Zombillenium
Houbara follows a decade-long journey to uncover the plight of the Houbara Bustard, a rare desert bird hunted and trafficked from Iran to the Persian Gulf for falconry. Esteemed for its cultural signi…
Zombillenium
Houbara follows a decade-long journey to uncover the plight of the Houbara Bustard, a rare desert bird hunted and trafficked from Iran to the Persian Gulf for falconry. Esteemed for its cultural significance, this bird faces near extinction due to relentless poaching, smuggling, and habitat destruction. The film explores Iran's Houbara habitats and traces the bird's journey to a Persian Gulf country's black market, revealing the shocking scale of this illegal trade. With intimate footage and candid interviews, it highlights the economic struggles of local communities contributing to the bird's exploitation while showcasing the tireless efforts of rangers and conservationists to save it. Through its unflinching narrative, Houbara paints a powerful picture of the challenges of preserving this species while questioning the human impact on fragile ecosystems. This eye-opening documentary calls for action to protect not just the Houbara Bustard but also the delicate balance of nature it represents. —Souzian
Zombillenium
Animation,Comedy,Family
Film Details
Houbara follows a decade-long journey to uncover the plight of the Houbara Bustard, a rare desert bird hunted and trafficked from Iran to the Persian Gulf for falconry. Esteemed for its cultural significance, this bird faces near extinction due to relentless poaching, smuggling, and habitat destruction. The film explores Iran's Houbara habitats and traces the bird's journey to a Persian Gulf country's black market, revealing the shocking scale of this illegal trade.
With intimate footage and candid interviews, it highlights the economic struggles of local communities contributing to the bird's exploitation while showcasing the tireless efforts of rangers and conservationists to save it. Through its unflinching narrative, Houbara paints a powerful picture of the challenges of preserving this species while questioning the human impact on fragile ecosystems. This eye-opening documentary calls for action to protect not just the Houbara Bustard but also the delicate balance of nature it represents.
—Souzian.