The White Sky (1998)

A glance across the border in northern Russia, where the small town of Montegorsk suffers under the heavy metal from industry. Nature is transformed into a poisonous desert: in long shots the camera probes the pale, skeleton-like branches of the dead trees. The small family, whose everyday life Helke and Suutari follow, lives in a state of waiting: waiting for the next German car, the next medical examination, the next holidays. White Sky exemplifies the artists‘ approach with currents of time flowing together: no one can say how long it will take for nature to regenerate itself here; yet people live here in their own time, with their own individual wishes and expectations.

Director: Virpi Suutari, Susanna Helke
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 54 min
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Screenplay

Production: Kinotar
Country: Finland
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Virpi Suutari, Susanna Helke
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The White Sky about?
A glance across the border in northern Russia, where the small town of Montegorsk suffers under the heavy metal from industry. Nature is transformed into a poisonous desert: in long shots the camera probes the pale, skeleton-like branches of the dead trees. The small family, whose everyday life Helke and Suutari follow, lives in a state of waiting: waiting for the next German car, the next medical examination, the next holidays. White Sky exemplifies the artists‘ approach with currents of time flowing together: no one can say how long it will take for nature to regenerate itself here; yet people live here in their own time, with their own individual wishes and expectations.
Who directed The White Sky?
The White Sky was directed by Virpi Suutari, Susanna Helke.
How long is The White Sky?
The White Sky has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
What genre is The White Sky?
The White Sky is a Documentary film.
Where was The White Sky produced?
The White Sky was produced in Finland.