Anerca, Breath of Life
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Anerca, Breath of Life

6.3 / 10 2020 1h 27mNR Finnish
DocumentaryMusic

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

FD

Fred Duck

Lead
BH

Birit Haarla

KH

Katja Haarla

ÅS

Åsa Simma

MA

Mark Alikaswa

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Markku Lehmuskallio's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Anerca, Breath of Life is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker