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Happy People: A Year in the Taiga (2010)

"The director of Cave of Forgotten Dreams and Grizzly Man takes you on an epic journey into the heart of the Siberian wilderness"

7.320101h 34mEN
Documentary

Directed by Werner Herzog

Rating

7.3/10

Runtime

1h 34m

Language

EN

Release

September 3, 2010

Director

Werner Herzog

Official Trailer

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Overview

In the center of the story is the life of the indigenous people of the village Bakhtia at the river Yenisei in the Siberian Taiga. The camera follows the protagonists in the village over a period of a year. The natives, whose daily routines have barely changed over the last centuries, keep living th...

Cast

Werner Herzog

Werner Herzog

Narrator (voice)

Gennady Soloviev

Gennady Soloviev

Self - Trapper #1

Anatoly Blumei

Anatoly Blumei

Self - Trapper #2

Gennady Tiganov

Gennady Tiganov

Self - Native Boat Builder

Mikhail Tarkovsky

Mikhail Tarkovsky

Self - Trapper #3

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Happy People: A Year in the Taiga (2010), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

In the center of the story is the life of the indigenous people of the village Bakhtia at the river Yenisei in the Siberian Taiga. The camera follows the protagonists in the village over a period of a year. The natives, whose daily routines have barely changed over the last centuries, keep living their lives according to their own cultural traditions.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Happy People: A Year in the Taiga. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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