A group of Nenets women gathers firewood in the snow-covered tundra of the Yamal peninsula during the calving period of nomadic reindeer herders.
Synopsis
A group of Nenets women gathers firewood in the snow-covered tundra of the Yamal peninsula during the calving period of nomadic reindeer herders.
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Synopsis
Nenets women gather firewood in the snow-covered tundra of the Yamal peninsula. Their work takes place during the calving period in spring, a crucial time for nomadic reindeer pastoralists. This 30-minute film is part of the Yamal Nenets Series, which documents daily life in this remote region. The footage was recorded during three months of ethnographic fieldwork in 1999, capturing the traditions and routines of these communities in Western Siberia.
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Why Watch
- See Nenets women gathering firewood in the tundra.
- Find out about nomadic reindeer pastoralists' daily life.
- Meet the Nenets community during the calving season.
Did You Know
- The film was shot during a three-month ethnographic fieldwork in 1999.
- The documentary is part of the Yamal Nenets Series focusing on nomadic life.
- The film has a total runtime of 30 minutes.
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What is the duration of the documentary Gathering Firewood?
The duration of Gathering Firewood is 30 minutes.
In what year was the ethnographic fieldwork for the Yamal Nenets Series conducted?
The ethnographic fieldwork for the Yamal Nenets Series was conducted in 1999.
What group of people is featured in the documentary Gathering Firewood?
The documentary features a group of Nenets women gathering firewood.
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