Czechia / Jul 04, 2015
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
“Lives begin and end, but everything goes back to the earth.” A tour-de-force of cinematography and sound design, this captivating, award-winning documentary looks at three generations of sheepherders in the Carpathian Mountains. While father and son take their flock on their annual journey through the highlands, the 82-year-old widower Vasyl reflects on his past back home. A sublime look at the cycles of life and the waning of tradition.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Жива ватра |
| Original language | Український (UK) |
| Spoken languages | Український |
| Production countries | Ukraine |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Ukrainian State Film Agency, Foley Walkers Studio, Magika Film |
| Release date | 4 luglio 2015 |
| Cinematography | Mykyta Kuzmenko |
| Assistant directors | Ostap Kostyuk |
| Camera operators | Mykyta Kuzmenko |
| Additional photography | Mykyta Kuzmenko |
| Music | Alla Zahaikevych |
| Sound | Alla Zahaikevych |
| Budget | 53.500 € |
Release dates
Limited release
Theatrical release
Ukraine / Sep 29, 2016
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