Joseph Kessel (1898–1979) prominent French writer of the 20th century. Born in Argentina, spent his childhood in Russia, lived in France Participated in both world wars, traveled to all the hot spots of the earth as a reporter. Author of the famous novels "Day Beauty", "The Lion", "The Crew" and others . , which were filmed with the stars of the theater and cinema. World literary fame and election to the French Academy . “Horses” is a real epic about the burden of human passions, the power of which the author, bright, talented and controversial, fully experienced and generously shared with the heroes of his novel. The action takes place in Afghanistan, at that time not yet the scene of hostilities. Based on the novel, the film was directed by Omar Sharif in the title role.