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200652 minPGdocumentary

A View from the Mountain

200652 minPGdocumentary

A village of 150 people in Estonia features a school, ploughed fields, and well-maintained homes that reflect rural culture and daily life.

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A village of 150 people in Estonia features a school, ploughed fields, and well-maintained homes that reflect rural culture and daily life.

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Edvard Oja

Edvard Ojadirector

Edvard Oja

Edvard Ojawriter

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Salla is a village in Estonia with a population of 150. It features a school, ploughed fields, and well-maintained homes. The documentary presents the daily lives of the village's residents. It captures their routines and the culture of rural Estonia, reflecting on how the community engages in farming and education while maintaining their traditions. The film runs for 52 minutes and was released in 2006.

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