White Peaks of Siberia (2017)
French author Sylvain Tesson pays tribute to the heroes of the Russian Revolution as he crosses the Pamir mountain range in Tajikistan, which boasts a multitude of peaks at more than 7,000m. They will have the occasion to look back on some of the major figures and events of the Revolution. Lenin Peak, Revolution Peak, Karl Marx Peak, and also the October Glacier and the Soviet Officer range – all names which evoke the Revolution in these remarkable yet little-known locations. He is accompanied by two friends, author and lover of all things Russian, Cédric Gras, and the former Soviet mountaineering instructor, Nicolay Taran. Along the way, the author and his traveling companions observe the traces left by the former USSR on daily life here, and they listen to the memories of the populations who live in the Pamirs, whether Kyrgyz nomads on the high plateaus or Ismailis in the valleys. For Sylvain Tesson, the journey will serve as a source of inspiration for his future writing.
Cast
- Johan Andrieux - Narrator
- Sylvain Tesson - Self
- Cédric Gras - Self
- Nicolay Taran - Self
- Surat Toimastov - Self
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is White Peaks of Siberia about?
- French author Sylvain Tesson pays tribute to the heroes of the Russian Revolution as he crosses the Pamir mountain range in Tajikistan, which boasts a multitude of peaks at more than 7,000m. They will have the occasion to look back on some of the major figures and events of the Revolution. Lenin Peak, Revolution Peak, Karl Marx Peak, and also the October Glacier and the Soviet Officer range – all names which evoke the Revolution in these remarkable yet little-known locations. He is accompanied by two friends, author and lover of all things Russian, Cédric Gras, and the former Soviet mountaineering instructor, Nicolay Taran. Along the way, the author and his traveling companions observe the traces left by the former USSR on daily life here, and they listen to the memories of the populations who live in the Pamirs, whether Kyrgyz nomads on the high plateaus or Ismailis in the valleys. For Sylvain Tesson, the journey will serve as a source of inspiration for his future writing.
- Who directed White Peaks of Siberia?
- White Peaks of Siberia was directed by Christophe Raylat.
- Who stars in White Peaks of Siberia?
- White Peaks of Siberia stars Johan Andrieux, Sylvain Tesson, Cédric Gras, Nicolay Taran, Surat Toimastov.
- How long is White Peaks of Siberia?
- White Peaks of Siberia has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is White Peaks of Siberia?
- White Peaks of Siberia is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
- Where was White Peaks of Siberia produced?
- White Peaks of Siberia was produced in France.