Film · 1992 · 50m

Taiga Nomads Part I: Hundreds of Homes

Taigan kansalaisia: Tuhat kotia Taigalla

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Synopsis

Taiga Nomads is a film series about the Evenki (previously the Tungus), a nomadic people scattered all over eastern Siberia, and living under harsh conditions in the taiga, an area predominated by coniferous and larch forests and swamp lands. This series gives a picture of everyday life, during the four seasons the film crew lived with the main characters, consisting of three generations of members of the Archemku family. The first part, 'Hundreds of Homes', relates the story of Sasha Archemku and his family. He is the leader of Sovchos Brigade No. 6 which actually consists of his closest family members and some temporary helpers. They move throughout the taiga with their herd of reindeer in the traditional Evenki way. Each year the family sets up "home" in more than ten different campsites.

Details

Director
Heimo Lappalainen, Jouko Aaltonen
Release
January 1, 1992
Status
Released
Country
Finland
Runtime
50m

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