In the Footsteps of Middendorff (2006)
Alexander Theodor von Middendorff (1815 – 1894), Russian scientist of Baltic German and Estonian origin, organized a scientific expedition to Taymyr Peninsula, the Northern end of Eurasia in 1842-1845. Century and a half later a group of Estonian scientists took the same route. The filmmakers faced the crisp arctic tundra with thousands of birds and wild reindeers and met the native people whose forefathers once gave directions to Middendorff in order to reach the Arctic Ocean.
Director: Liina Triškina-Vanhatalo, Riho Västrik
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: March 27, 2006
Screenplay
Music: Tiit Kikas
Cinematography: Vasily Sarana, Arvo Vilu
Editing: Liina Triškina-Vanhatalo
Production: Vesilind
Country: Estonia
Language: Eesti, Pусский
Original Language: et
More Films by Director: Liina Triškina-Vanhatalo, Riho Västrik
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In the Footsteps of Middendorff about?
- Alexander Theodor von Middendorff (1815 – 1894), Russian scientist of Baltic German and Estonian origin, organized a scientific expedition to Taymyr Peninsula, the Northern end of Eurasia in 1842-1845. Century and a half later a group of Estonian scientists took the same route. The filmmakers faced the crisp arctic tundra with thousands of birds and wild reindeers and met the native people whose forefathers once gave directions to Middendorff in order to reach the Arctic Ocean.
- Who directed In the Footsteps of Middendorff?
- In the Footsteps of Middendorff was directed by Liina Triškina-Vanhatalo, Riho Västrik.
- How long is In the Footsteps of Middendorff?
- In the Footsteps of Middendorff has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is In the Footsteps of Middendorff?
- In the Footsteps of Middendorff is a Documentary film.
- Where was In the Footsteps of Middendorff produced?
- In the Footsteps of Middendorff was produced in Estonia.