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202045 minPGdocumentary

Indigenous Histories

The Farewell

202045 minPGdocumentary

Everything freezes and listens as ancient chestnuts stand watch over the waters of a mountain river.

Indigenous Histories

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Genrikh Ignatov

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Everything freezes and listens as ancient chestnuts stand watch over the waters of a mountain river.

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Genrikh Ignatov

Genrikh Ignatovdirector

Genrikh Ignatov

Genrikh Ignatovwriter

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Residents gather by a mountain river, surrounded by ancient chestnuts and quiet houses. They listen for news carried by the wind. The film presents their stories and the history of their place. It reflects on their connection to the land and the passage of time. This documentary runs for 45 minutes and was released in 2020.

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