A Bride of the Seventh Heaven (2004)
An elderly Nenets woman in teepee on northern Russia's Yamal Peninsula recounts her early life betrothed to a deity for the entertainment of a blind young girl. In the Nenets culture, a girl child can be married to holiest of holies, Num, before or after her birth. Lonely old Numd' Syarda (which means, literally, 'tied to Num') entertains the blind young Ilne ('giver of life') with stories of how she became one of these chosen few.
Director: Anastasia Lapsui, Markku Lehmuskallio
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: March 5, 2004
Cast
- Jana Hudi - Lapsi Sjarda
Screenplay
Music: Anna-Kaisa Liedes
Cinematography: Johannes Lehmuskallio
Editing: Juho Gartz
Production: Millennium Film
Country: Finland
Original Language: fi
Keywords
indigenous peoples, nenets
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Bride of the Seventh Heaven about?
- An elderly Nenets woman in teepee on northern Russia's Yamal Peninsula recounts her early life betrothed to a deity for the entertainment of a blind young girl. In the Nenets culture, a girl child can be married to holiest of holies, Num, before or after her birth. Lonely old Numd' Syarda (which means, literally, 'tied to Num') entertains the blind young Ilne ('giver of life') with stories of how she became one of these chosen few.
- Who directed A Bride of the Seventh Heaven?
- A Bride of the Seventh Heaven was directed by Anastasia Lapsui, Markku Lehmuskallio.
- Who stars in A Bride of the Seventh Heaven?
- A Bride of the Seventh Heaven stars Jana Hudi.
- How long is A Bride of the Seventh Heaven?
- A Bride of the Seventh Heaven has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is A Bride of the Seventh Heaven?
- A Bride of the Seventh Heaven is a Drama film.
- Where was A Bride of the Seventh Heaven produced?
- A Bride of the Seventh Heaven was produced in Finland.