title: Where the Sky Meets the Land
text: # Where the Sky Meets the Land
  
  Where the Sky Meets the Land (German: Wo der Himmel die Erde berührt) is a 2000 documentary film written and produced by Frank Müller. The film features Kyrgyzstan, the home of poet Tschingis Aitmatov and his characters, encounters with nomads, Kyrgyz traditions and the impressive scenery.
  
  ## Awards
  
  * 1999
     * Pare Lorentz Award (International Documentary Association) - Won
     * IDA Award for Feature Documentary - Nominated
  * 2000
     * Golden Spire Award for Film & Video - Society & Culture International (San Francisco International Film Festival) - Won
  