Wella

General Information

Original Title
Vella
Author/Creator
Gerchikov, Vladimir, director.
Language
Russian.
Subtitles
English, Polish
Published
Russia : Studio Telemost, 2005.
Physical Description
DVD-ROM (35 min.)
Digital ver. identifier
HU_OSA_00003882

Contents/Summary

Summary
This documentary follows Yuri Vella, writer and social activist of the Forest Nenets living in West-Siberia. He left his home village ten years ago to lead the life of a reindeer herder in the taiga. The little unique world he created there was meant to offer protection from the alcoholism and unemployment that sadly poses a serious threat to the indigenous peoples of Siberia. To give his grandchildren proper education in their natural environment and teach them reindeer herding skills, he establishes an elementary school in his winter camp. Unfortunately, Yuri Vella's world is but an oasis of traditional lifestyle in one of the largest oil-producing regions of Russia. When he stands up against Lukoil Company, he ends up being caught in one civil action and two criminal cases.

Subjects

Genre
Documentary films

Bibliographic Information

Title Translation
Wella
Note
Verzio Film Festival Submission
Library Special Collection
Verzio Film Festival Submission

Holdings

Item Type Current Location Call Number Status Shelving Location Public Note
DVD-ROMOSA Film LibraryFL Record 2241Available--
Digital filmOSA Film LibraryFL Record 2241
(HU_OSA_00003882.mp4)
AvailableAccess Copy, MP4 format