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199645 minPGdocumentary

Transylvanian Winter

199645 minPGdocumentary

Ancient carols and rituals practiced by shepherd communities in the Carpathian Mountains echo traditions from ancient Greece and Rome.

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Dumitru Budrala

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Ancient carols and rituals practiced by shepherd communities in the Carpathian Mountains echo traditions from ancient Greece and Rome.

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Dumitru Budraladirector

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Shepherd communities in the Carpathian Mountains perform ancient rituals and carols. These practices resemble those from ancient Greek and Roman traditions. The documentary takes place in Transylvania, focusing on cultural customs tied to the winter season. It shows how these communities maintain their heritage through music and ceremony. The film runs for 45 minutes and was released in 1996.

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