The Guardians of Tundra (2013)

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Way up in the far northwest of the Russian Tundra lies the picturesque village of Krasnoschchelye. Its inhabitants, indigenous Sami people, live from the ancient tradition of reindeer husbandry. Once a year the reindeer herders are celebrated for their labors in a festival that features a reindeer sleigh race where they can display their skills. But the Kolkhoz is insolvent and it looks like the festival might have to be cancelled - a symbol of the Sami tradition and culture in Russia, currently threatened with extinction. 30 years old Sasha, a member of the newly found Sami parliament in Russia fights for the festival and the survival of her village.

Director: René Harder
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date:
Editing: Anika Simon
Country: Germany, Norway, Russia
Language: Norsk, Pусский
Original Language: ru
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Guardians of Tundra about?
Way up in the far northwest of the Russian Tundra lies the picturesque village of Krasnoschchelye. Its inhabitants, indigenous Sami people, live from the ancient tradition of reindeer husbandry. Once a year the reindeer herders are celebrated for their labors in a festival that features a reindeer sleigh race where they can display their skills. But the Kolkhoz is insolvent and it looks like the festival might have to be cancelled - a symbol of the Sami tradition and culture in Russia, currently threatened with extinction. 30 years old Sasha, a member of the newly found Sami parliament in Russia fights for the festival and the survival of her village.
Who directed The Guardians of Tundra?
The Guardians of Tundra was directed by René Harder.
How long is The Guardians of Tundra?
The Guardians of Tundra has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is The Guardians of Tundra?
The Guardians of Tundra is a Documentary film.
Where was The Guardians of Tundra produced?
The Guardians of Tundra was produced in Germany, Norway, Russia.