Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Siberian Legends

Glocken aus der Tiefe - Glaube und Aberglaube in Rußland/Bells from the Deep - Faith and Superstition in Russia (1993) - Herzog
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Herzog observes these deeply religious folks steeped in mysticism and legends in Siberia. He doesn't judge them in any way or cut in. He knows when to shut up and let his subjects talk, or sing or preach. We hear his delightful voice only in English translation. With great combination of music and visuals, Bells from the Deep has that Herzogian tranquility and clarity to dig deeper into human experience. Endlessly watchable and fascinating, it's another great doc by him.

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