The Book of the Sea (2018)

The Book of the Sea (2018) poster

In the frigid waters off of Russia’s Bering Strait, Inuit and Chukchi hunters today still seek out the giant sea mammals that have provided their people with food since time immemorial. It is known, that the whale hunting today is controversial and subject to international criticism and regulations. But the Inuit and Chukchi hunt is permitted by international law because of the whaling is the foundation of their culture and their life. The contemporary story of elders Aleksandr and Aleksei blends seamlessly with that of “the woman who gave birth to a whale” and other ancient myths, told here in vivid animation, in this ongoing struggle for survival and preservation of a traditional lifestyle in one of the most remote places on earth.

Director: Alexey Vakhrushev
Genre: Documentary, Animation
Runtime: 85 min
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Screenplay

Music: Alexandr Tavrizyan
Cinematography: Ruslan Fedotov, Vyacheslav Makaryev
Editing: Yuliya Trofimenko
Production: Vysokiye Shiroty
Country: Russia
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru

Keywords

mythology, whaling, folklore, indigenous community, seal hunting, chukotka

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Book of the Sea about?
In the frigid waters off of Russia’s Bering Strait, Inuit and Chukchi hunters today still seek out the giant sea mammals that have provided their people with food since time immemorial. It is known, that the whale hunting today is controversial and subject to international criticism and regulations. But the Inuit and Chukchi hunt is permitted by international law because of the whaling is the foundation of their culture and their life. The contemporary story of elders Aleksandr and Aleksei blends seamlessly with that of “the woman who gave birth to a whale” and other ancient myths, told here in vivid animation, in this ongoing struggle for survival and preservation of a traditional lifestyle in one of the most remote places on earth.
Who directed The Book of the Sea?
The Book of the Sea was directed by Alexey Vakhrushev.
How long is The Book of the Sea?
The Book of the Sea has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is The Book of the Sea?
The Book of the Sea is a Documentary, Animation film.
Where was The Book of the Sea produced?
The Book of the Sea was produced in Russia.