The Caring Women of Udora

Documentary | 2022 | Col | 45m

Summary

Every year, an ancient rite dedicated to Saint Paraskeva Friday takes place in the village of Krivoe in the Udora district of Komi. her icon is washed with water from the local river with the help of... grouse feathers! The heroines of our film are 9 women of various ages, but even their seemingly everyday routine is permeated with the charm and amazing magic of the Russian North…

Director: Anna Koryakovtseva
Type: Documentary
Year of completion: 2022
Country of origin: Russian Federation

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