Gorelovka: Episodes from the Life of a Disappearing Community (2010)
The village of Gorelovka is located in Southern Georgia. It was founded in the mid 19th century by Doukhobors (“spirit-wrestlers”), members a group of Russian religious dissidents banished from Russia by Tsar Nicholas I for their anarchist and pacifist beliefs. The Doukhobors managed to keep their identity and traditions throughout the Soviet period. However, under political and economical pressure, many of them have now left Georgia and their heritage is disappearing with the last inhabitants. Leo Tolstoy was interested in their non-violent outlook and supported them in several occasions.
Director: Alexander Kviria
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 48 min
Release Date: December 5, 2010
Country: Georgia, United Kingdom
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gorelovka: Episodes from the Life of a Disappearing Community about?
- The village of Gorelovka is located in Southern Georgia. It was founded in the mid 19th century by Doukhobors (“spirit-wrestlers”), members a group of Russian religious dissidents banished from Russia by Tsar Nicholas I for their anarchist and pacifist beliefs. The Doukhobors managed to keep their identity and traditions throughout the Soviet period. However, under political and economical pressure, many of them have now left Georgia and their heritage is disappearing with the last inhabitants. Leo Tolstoy was interested in their non-violent outlook and supported them in several occasions.
- Who directed Gorelovka: Episodes from the Life of a Disappearing Community?
- Gorelovka: Episodes from the Life of a Disappearing Community was directed by Alexander Kviria.
- How long is Gorelovka: Episodes from the Life of a Disappearing Community?
- Gorelovka: Episodes from the Life of a Disappearing Community has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
- What genre is Gorelovka: Episodes from the Life of a Disappearing Community?
- Gorelovka: Episodes from the Life of a Disappearing Community is a Documentary film.
- Where was Gorelovka: Episodes from the Life of a Disappearing Community produced?
- Gorelovka: Episodes from the Life of a Disappearing Community was produced in Georgia, United Kingdom.