Sketches of Siberia

Sketches of Siberia 2016 Released

Directed by Ben van Lieshout

Documentary · 74 min

 

Sketches of Siberia 2016 Released

Directed by Ben van Lieshout

Documentary · 74 min

 

In 1913, polar explorer Fridtjof Nansen took part in an expedition, to open up a regular trade connection between Norway and the interior of Siberia. His fascinating diary, Through Siberia, The Land of the Future, is an important inspiration for Sketches of Siberia, in which elements from Siberia’s past, and present are visualised, focussing on the mighty Yenisey river basin. Within themes such as colonialism, exploitation of mineral resources, and... see more

In 1913, polar explorer Fridtjof Nansen took part in an expedition, to open up a regular trade connection between Norway and the interior of Siberia. His fascinating diary, Through Siberia, The Land of the Future, is an important inspiration for Sketches of Siberia, in which elements from Siberia’s past, and present are visualised, focussing on the mighty Yenisey river basin. Within themes such as colonialism, exploitation of mineral resources, and... see more
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Jan 14, 2016
COUNTRY
US
LANGUAGE
EN
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Russian, English
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