Savoniha: A Siberian "Old Believer" (1996)
Savoniha belongs to the “Old Believers,” a sect of the Russian Orthodox Church that was exiled to Buryatia, Siberia, a few centuries ago. Since then, they never ceased to be persecuted. Savoniha, who was 95 years old when this documentary was filmed, witnessed Stalin’s anti-religious campaign, losing her father, one of the main spiritual representatives of the Siberian Old Believers.
Director: Costanzo Allione
Runtime: 32 min
Release Date: January 1, 1996
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Savoniha: A Siberian "Old Believer" about?
- Savoniha belongs to the “Old Believers,” a sect of the Russian Orthodox Church that was exiled to Buryatia, Siberia, a few centuries ago. Since then, they never ceased to be persecuted. Savoniha, who was 95 years old when this documentary was filmed, witnessed Stalin’s anti-religious campaign, losing her father, one of the main spiritual representatives of the Siberian Old Believers.
- Who directed Savoniha: A Siberian "Old Believer"?
- Savoniha: A Siberian "Old Believer" was directed by Costanzo Allione.
- How long is Savoniha: A Siberian "Old Believer"?
- Savoniha: A Siberian "Old Believer" has a runtime of 32m (32 minutes).