Two drunks were hired to simulate pilgrims on the ice of Lake Svetloyar, where the legend of the submerged city of Kitezh is said to resonate.
“Faith and superstition in Russia”
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Two drunks were hired to simulate pilgrims on the ice of Lake Svetloyar, where the legend of the submerged city of Kitezh is said to resonate.
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Lake Svetloyar in Russia attracts pilgrims who seek the mythical city of Kitezh, said to be submerged to escape the Mongolian prince Batyi. They lie on the ice, hoping to hear the distant tolling of the city's cathedral bells. Werner Herzog's "Bells from the Deep" features interviews with Vissarion, a faith healer claiming to be the reincarnation of God, and scenes of Siberian nomads. The film intertwines folklore and spirituality, revealing the enduring legend of Kitezh in Russian culture.
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Why Watch
- Meet Vissarion, the faith healer claiming divine reincarnation.
- Find out about the legend of the lost city of Kitezh.
- See how Herzog blends truth and fiction in storytelling.
Did You Know
- Vissarion claims to be the reincarnation of God, similar to Jesus.
- The film features a legend about Kitezh, a city submerged in a lake.
- Herzog hired two drunks to simulate pilgrims crawling on the ice.
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Who directed the documentary Bells from the Deep?
Bells from the Deep was directed by Werner Herzog.
What is the legend associated with the lost city of Kitezh?
The legend states that the city was saved from marauding Mongols by being placed at the bottom of a deep lake by God.
What does Vissarion claim to be in the documentary?
Vissarion claims to be the reincarnation of God, similar to Jesus.
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