The Inevitable Flight
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- 2008
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| Directed by | Azfar Rizvi |
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| Country | Pakistan |
The Inevitable Flight is a documentary film made by Pakistani documentary filmmaker Azfar Rizvi.
The film records the ongoing conflict between Dhodial Pheasantry and Hazara University, whose expansion plans will necessitate the relocation of the pheasantry.
Background
Established for breeding and research purposes by the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Wildlife Department in 1984,[1] and with the support of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, Dhodial Pheasantry[2] is the World Pheasant Association's[3] first project in the wild. It is located on the Karakoram Highway, in Mansehra, Mansehra District, Pakistan.
Home to 32 of the 52 species of pheasants found in the world, the pheasantry now covers just over 21 acres (8.5 ha).[4] Peafowl, the crested kalij, Lady Amherst, Siamese fireback, western tragopan, blue eared pheasant, brown eared pheasant, white eared pheasant, ring-necked pheasant, cheer pheasant, and the Himalayan monal are just some of the species housed by the pheasantry that are explored in the documentary.
One of the pheasantry's many successes is housing the world's largest flock of Cheer pheasants raised in captivity. This bird became extinct in the 1970s, and is now being re-introduced in the country. The pheasantry, besides accomplishing its primary purpose[clarification needed], also aims to educate the public about pheasant culture. In pursuit of this, the NWFP Wildlife Department formed an NWFP Wildlife Conservation Club. The Mansehra Club, alone, includes over three dozen public and private schools[clarification needed]. The club focuses on strengthening the relationship between youth and nature. The documentary brings to light how diverse peoples can, and do, come together on a shared platform for the love of nature.