Pehlivan

About Pehlivan

Pehlivan is a 1964 English documentary film directed by Maurice Pialat. It runs 13 minutes. The cast is led by Jacques Gripel. It holds an IMDb rating of 6.8.

Pehlivan focuses on a three-day wrestling competition, an ancient tradition that dates back over a thousand years to the time of the Ottoman Empire, originating in the games the soldiers would play to entertain themselves in between battles. Maybe that's why there's more than a hint of homoeroticism in the way the wrestlers oil themselves up with grease, making sure to cover every inch of their bodies so that their opponents will be unable to get a grip. Pialat's closeups emphasize the men's muscular bodies jammed together and sliding off one another, posed in intimate, twisted arrangements, struggling desperately for a grip on each other's bodies. Arms are jammed down pants, one of the only places there's some potential for a handhold, and the whole thing is very suggestive and sensual, a form of intimate male contact that's sanctioned as a show of strength and masculinity.

Director

Maurice Pialat

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Where can I watch Pehlivan?

Pehlivan is not currently streaming on any Indian OTT platform, and is not available to rent or buy in India.

Is Pehlivan available on OTT in India?

No. Pehlivan is not part of any Indian OTT platform's streaming catalogue.

Is Pehlivan on Netflix?

No. Pehlivan is not on Netflix in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.

Is Pehlivan on JioHotstar?

No. Pehlivan is not on JioHotstar in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.

Is Pehlivan on Prime Video?

No. Pehlivan is not on Prime Video in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.

Can I watch Pehlivan online for free?

Pehlivan is not available on any free or subscription service in India at the moment. Beware of pirated "full movie" streams — they are illegal and unsafe.

When did Pehlivan release?

Pehlivan released on 1 January 1964.