Synopsis
A family herds camels, cattle, goats, dogs, and horses across the Kazakh plains, moving to a more fertile area by the end of the 22-minute film.
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Synopsis
A nomadic family navigates life on the Kazakh plains, where moments of dry humor punctuate their daily struggles. A child cries after finishing the last of a bowl of yogurt, while a cow gets its head stuck in a pail. Scenes depict drunken herdsmen and a camel undergoing a grim septum piercing. As the film progresses, the family gathers their camels, cattle, goats, dogs, and horses, moving to a more fertile area. "Paradise" premiered at the 1999 Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival.
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Why Watch
- See a nomadic family's daily life in Kazakhstan.
- Find out what happens when a cow gets stuck in a pail.
- Meet the unique characters, including drunken herdsmen.
Did You Know
- The film was directed by Sergey Dvortsevoy and released in 1995.
- Paradise has a runtime of 22 minutes.
- It was screened at the 1999 Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival.
- The film features a nomadic family on the Kazakh plains.
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Who directed the documentary Paradise?
Sergey Dvortsevoy directed the documentary Paradise.
What year was the documentary Paradise released?
Paradise was released in 1995.
How long is the documentary Paradise?
Paradise has a duration of 22 minutes.
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