The Living Fire (2015)
“Lives begin and end, but everything goes back to the earth.” A tour-de-force of cinematography and sound design, this captivating, award-winning documentary looks at three generations of sheepherders in the Carpathian Mountains. While father and son take their flock on their annual journey through the highlands, the 82-year-old widower Vasyl reflects on his past back home. A sublime look at the cycles of life and the waning of tradition.
Director: Ostap Kostyuk
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: July 4, 2015
Music: Alla Zahaikevych
Cinematography: Mykyta Kuzmenko
Production: Ukrainian State Film Agency, Foley Walkers Studio, Magika Film
Country: Ukraine
Language: Український
Budget: $53,500
Original Language: uk
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Living Fire about?
- “Lives begin and end, but everything goes back to the earth.” A tour-de-force of cinematography and sound design, this captivating, award-winning documentary looks at three generations of sheepherders in the Carpathian Mountains. While father and son take their flock on their annual journey through the highlands, the 82-year-old widower Vasyl reflects on his past back home. A sublime look at the cycles of life and the waning of tradition.
- Who directed The Living Fire?
- The Living Fire was directed by Ostap Kostyuk.
- How long is The Living Fire?
- The Living Fire has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is The Living Fire?
- The Living Fire is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of The Living Fire?
- The Living Fire had a budget of $53,500.
- Where was The Living Fire produced?
- The Living Fire was produced in Ukraine.