The life of the nomadic Nenets family Yaptik dwelling in the Yamal peninsula is full of wise traditions that have been developing for centuries and passed from one generation to another.
Edgar Bartenev is born in 1966. In 2001 graduated from Higher Courses of script writers and directors, Moscow. He has directed several short films: ‘Gryadki’ (1999), ‘Wals’ (2001) and ‘Odya’ (2003). ‘Wals’ was selected at Cinéfondation in Cannes (2002). He is currently working on his first feature film project ‘Licitsa’ (The Fox).
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Yaptik-Hasse
Russia
2006, 31', color, 35 mm
Directed by:
Edgar Bartenev
Cinematography:
Alexander Filippov
Edited by:
Andrey Orlov
Music:
Alexander Dmitriev
Producer:
Vyacheslav Telnov
Produced by:
St Petersburg Documentary Film Studio