The Whale from Lorino (2019)

The Whale from Lorino (2019) poster

Chukotka is a place located on the edge of Siberia, where the cold winter lasts for ten months. It's a severe land, where only the strongest are able to survive. One of the oldest Siberian tribes lives there for centuries. Its traditions, culture and life in harmony with nature were brutally destroyed by the Soviet regime. Since the collapse of the USSR, they have been trying to survive, missing the wisdom of their ancestors and hope for the future. One of the last sources of life and tradition of Chukchi is whale hunting, but the fate of this old tradition is also threatened. For the Chukchi people, the whales give hope to survive the next winter. When the land of Lorino warms up from the sun, the hunting begins. It is a battle between two worlds, and each of them is on the edge of disappearing forever.

Director: Maciej Cuske
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Screenplay

Music: Jacaszek
Cinematography: Piotr W. Bernas
Editing: Katarzyna Orzechowska
Production: Pokromski Studio, Telewizja Polska
Country: Poland
Language: Pусский
Original Language: pl

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Whale from Lorino about?
Chukotka is a place located on the edge of Siberia, where the cold winter lasts for ten months. It's a severe land, where only the strongest are able to survive. One of the oldest Siberian tribes lives there for centuries. Its traditions, culture and life in harmony with nature were brutally destroyed by the Soviet regime. Since the collapse of the USSR, they have been trying to survive, missing the wisdom of their ancestors and hope for the future. One of the last sources of life and tradition of Chukchi is whale hunting, but the fate of this old tradition is also threatened. For the Chukchi people, the whales give hope to survive the next winter. When the land of Lorino warms up from the sun, the hunting begins. It is a battle between two worlds, and each of them is on the edge of disappearing forever.
Who directed The Whale from Lorino?
The Whale from Lorino was directed by Maciej Cuske.
How long is The Whale from Lorino?
The Whale from Lorino has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is The Whale from Lorino?
The Whale from Lorino is a Documentary film.
Where was The Whale from Lorino produced?
The Whale from Lorino was produced in Poland.