Northern Travelogues (2019)
In 1917 Finnish explorer Sakari Pälsi travelled to Northeastern Siberia carrying a cinematograph and 13,000 feet of film with him. The journey produced a unique documentary film and a travelogue. A hundred years later director Kira Jääskeläinen returns to the Bering Strait in Pälsi's footsteps. Combining old and new film footage, Pälsi's notes and the stories of the local indigenous peoples, the film highlights the story of the Chukchi and Siberian Eskimos from bygone days till today.
Director: Kira Jääskeläinen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: March 7, 2019
Screenplay
- Kira Jääskeläinen (Screenplay)
Production: Illume
Budget: $251,400
Original Language: fi
Keywords
explorer, siberia
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Northern Travelogues about?
- In 1917 Finnish explorer Sakari Pälsi travelled to Northeastern Siberia carrying a cinematograph and 13,000 feet of film with him. The journey produced a unique documentary film and a travelogue. A hundred years later director Kira Jääskeläinen returns to the Bering Strait in Pälsi's footsteps. Combining old and new film footage, Pälsi's notes and the stories of the local indigenous peoples, the film highlights the story of the Chukchi and Siberian Eskimos from bygone days till today.
- Who directed Northern Travelogues?
- Northern Travelogues was directed by Kira Jääskeläinen.
- How long is Northern Travelogues?
- Northern Travelogues has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Northern Travelogues?
- Northern Travelogues is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Northern Travelogues?
- Northern Travelogues had a budget of $251,400.