Lena River (2015)

Lena River (2015) poster

Svetlana Romanova and Chelsea Tuggle traverse grassy meadows, birch forests, and snowy taiga through rural stretches of the Central Yakutian Lowlands, a transition zone between Central and Eastern Siberia. While following the tidal direction of the Lena River, which flows north to the Arctic Ocean, elements begin to emerge: familial memories, encounters with animals, the richness of the region’s natural resources, and the realities of their violent extraction.

Director: Svetlana Romanova, Chelsea Tuggle
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date:
Country: Russia, United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lena River about?
Svetlana Romanova and Chelsea Tuggle traverse grassy meadows, birch forests, and snowy taiga through rural stretches of the Central Yakutian Lowlands, a transition zone between Central and Eastern Siberia. While following the tidal direction of the Lena River, which flows north to the Arctic Ocean, elements begin to emerge: familial memories, encounters with animals, the richness of the region’s natural resources, and the realities of their violent extraction.
Who directed Lena River?
Lena River was directed by Svetlana Romanova, Chelsea Tuggle.
How long is Lena River?
Lena River has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
Where was Lena River produced?
Lena River was produced in Russia, United States of America.