Anerca, Breath of Life

Markku Lehmuskallio has devoted a large part of his documentary work to the indigenous people of the Arctic Circle. In this latest film, co-directed with his son Johannes Lehmuskallio, he composes a fascinating poetic ethnography inspired by the singing, dancing, forms of contemporary existence and, above all, the vital breath of these nomad communities mistreated by History.

Director: Markku Lehmuskallio, Johannes Lehmuskallio

Cast: Fred Duck, Birit Haarla, Katja Haarla, Åsa Simma, Mark Alikaswa

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