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201886 minK-7documentary

7.5/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Eastern Memories

201886 minK-7documentary

7.5/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

G. J. Ramstedt's travels through Mongolia and Central Asia highlight the cultural shifts and modernization challenges faced by the region at the turn of the 19th century.

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Martti Kaartinen,

Niklas Kullström

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G. J. Ramstedt's travels through Mongolia and Central Asia highlight the cultural shifts and modernization challenges faced by the region at the turn of the 19th century.

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Martti Kaartinendirector

Niklas Kullströmdirector

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Michael O'Flahertycast

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G. J. Ramstedt travels through Mongolia and Central Asia at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. His observations detail the cultural shifts occurring in the region. Deserts are being transformed into cities. Traditional practices face challenges from modernization. The film interweaves Ramstedt's memoirs with current changes in the area, reflecting on the impacts of wealth and urban development. Directed by Martti Kaartinen, "Eastern Memories" runs for 86 minutes.

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