In the center of the story is the life of the indigenous people of the village Bakhtia at the river Yenisei in the Siberian Taiga.Werner Herzog. director of Grizzly Man, Encounters at the End of the World and Cave of Forgotten Dreams, presents yet another awe-inspiring documentary, this time following the lives of the indigenous people living in the heart of the Siberian Taiga.Deep within this remote landscape, facing the most hostile conditions on Earth, 300 people inhabit the small village of Bakhtia. There are only two ways to reach this outpost: by helicopter and... by boat. In this wilderness there are no phones, running water or medical aid. The people live according to their own values and cultural traditions which have remained unchanged for centuries. With his wonderfully evocative narration accompanying the breath-taking imagery, Werner Herzog brings us another remarkable encounter. [show more]
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Documentary following a year in the lives of the indigenous people of the Siberian Taiga. Narrated by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Werner Herzog, the film follows a hunter from the small village of Bakhtia through four complete seasons, most of which are filled with harsh weather and hostile conditions. With the only way to reach Bakhtia via helicopter or boat, the natives of the village are entirely self-sufficient and live in much the same way as their forefathers from centuries ago. Featuring footage of the spectacular snow-scapes of Siberia, this documentary shines a light on the unique culture and timeless lifestyle of this remarkable people.
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