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200653 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A Silent Summer

200653 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Two shepherds argue over space in a tent while surrounded by the vast Tian Shan Mountains during the Kirghiz summer pastures.

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Stéphane Breton

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Two shepherds argue over space in a tent while surrounded by the vast Tian Shan Mountains during the Kirghiz summer pastures.

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Stéphane Breton

Stéphane Bretondirector

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Shepherds in the Tian Shan Mountains spend their summer pastures in close quarters. Quarrels and camaraderie define their daily lives as they share a tent. Filmmaker Stéphane Breton documents their routines and interactions. He reflects on his own solitude amid their vibrant community. The film presents a detailed look at life in this remote environment, illustrating the challenges and dynamics of pastoral existence.

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