The Living Fire_
“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.
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Year context
The Living Fire was released 11 years ago in 2015.
Overview
“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...
The Living Fire is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 17m.
BOX OFFICE
$54K
Budget
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
77 min (1h 17m)
Country
UA
Rating
7.6/10 (8 votes)
Budget
$53,500
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Living Fire about?
“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.
How long is The Living Fire?
The Living Fire has a runtime of 77 minutes (1h 17m).
What is the rating of The Living Fire?
The Living Fire has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary