Piblokto (2023)

Piblokto (2023) poster

On the coast of the Arctic Ocean of Chukotka live people cut off from the world. Their life revolves around hunting walruses and whales and protecting villages from bears coming from the tundra. This turns the film into a reflection on death. Marine animals become the food of people, animal leftovers are used to feed arctic foxes on a fur farm, human cemeteries become prey for bears. It seems that all the inhabitants of these places are involved in the cycle of food and death. The film departs from the usual rhythmic structure of cinema, being built on the principle of a shamanic ritual, a meaning-forming event for northern peoples.

Director: Timofei Glinin, Anastasia Shubina
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 38 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Timofei Glinin, Anastasia Shubina
Country: Russia
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru

Keywords

food chain, artic ocean, chukotka, documentary short, northern peoples

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Piblokto about?
On the coast of the Arctic Ocean of Chukotka live people cut off from the world. Their life revolves around hunting walruses and whales and protecting villages from bears coming from the tundra. This turns the film into a reflection on death. Marine animals become the food of people, animal leftovers are used to feed arctic foxes on a fur farm, human cemeteries become prey for bears. It seems that all the inhabitants of these places are involved in the cycle of food and death. The film departs from the usual rhythmic structure of cinema, being built on the principle of a shamanic ritual, a meaning-forming event for northern peoples.
Who directed Piblokto?
Piblokto was directed by Timofei Glinin, Anastasia Shubina.
How long is Piblokto?
Piblokto has a runtime of 38m (38 minutes).
What genre is Piblokto?
Piblokto is a Documentary film.
Where was Piblokto produced?
Piblokto was produced in Russia.