Russian Gas and the Nenets
Gaz russe, la dernière route des Nenets
Synopsis
In the heart of the Arctic, the Yamal peninsula is the world’s largest gas exploitation zone, a symbol of Russia’s energy hyperpower, which caused the appetite of oil corporations. But the Yamal peninsula is also the ancestral home of the Nenets, who have been pasturing here with their droves for over 200 generations. Every year the nomads undertake a journey of 1500 km. But for how much longer can they survive? Today in Yamal, pastures have given way to gas fields. Growing towns, a railway, an airport, the deep scars on the landscape caused by extraction of gas and oil, and the new nuclear-powered icebreakers, which will create busy shipping lanes in the Arctic, are all changing the local ecosystem. With the industry dramatically modifying the landscape, accelerating the effects of global warming, the Nenets way of life is under threat. The documentary gives a unique insight into a vanishing way of life, enhanced by stunning aerial footage, and rare access to an extraordinary people.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Florian Stammler
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Julienne Stroeve
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Alexandra Terekhina
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Vassily Serotetto
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Alik Serotetto
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Galina Serotetto
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Olga Serotetto
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Tolik Serotetto
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Myadme Khudi
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Myangche Khudi
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Valerii Khudi
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Nelya Leonidovna
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Aleksander Aliseevic
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Vyacheslav Ruksha
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Nikolay Monko
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Mikhail Grigoriev
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Alexei Taragupta
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Vadim Petrenko
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Ghizzardi
- Original Score
- Ola Kvernberg
- Original Title
- Gaz russe, la dernière route des Nenets
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Norway
- Spoken Languages
- French, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Little Big Story, Domino Productions, UpNorth Film, Napafilms, Sophimages, uMedia, ARTE GEIE, RTBF, Česká televize, YLE, VRT, Current Time TV, Région de Bruxelles-Capitale, PROCIREP, CNC, uFund, Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB, Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds, Creative Europe Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Ghizzardi
Ola Kvernberg
Patrice Michaux
Yen Le Van
Valérie Montmartin, Sergio Ghizzardi
Department Leadership Roster
Sergio Ghizzardi
Director
Patrice Michaux
Director of Photography
Valérie Montmartin
Producer
Yen Le Van
Editor
Ola Kvernberg
Original Music Composer
Sergio Ghizzardi
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Russian Gas and the Nenets
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What is Russian Gas and the Nenets about?
In the heart of the Arctic, the Yamal peninsula is the world’s largest gas exploitation zone, a symbol of Russia’s energy hyperpower, which caused the appetite of oil corporations. But the Yamal peninsula is also the ancestral home of the Nenets, who have been pasturing here with their droves for over 200 generations. Every year the nomads undertake a journey of 1500 km. But for how much longer can they survive? Today in Yamal, pastures have given way to gas fields. Growing towns, a railway, an airport, the deep scars on the landscape caused by extraction of gas and oil, and the new nuclear-powered icebreakers, which will create busy shipping lanes in the Arctic, are all changing the local ecosystem. With the industry dramatically modifying the landscape, accelerating the effects of global warming, the Nenets way of life is under threat. The documentary gives a unique insight into a vanishing way of life, enhanced by stunning aerial footage, and rare access to an extraordinary people.
Who directed Russian Gas and the Nenets?
Russian Gas and the Nenets was directed by Sergio Ghizzardi.
Who stars in Russian Gas and the Nenets?
The principal cast of Russian Gas and the Nenets includes Florian Stammler, Julienne Stroeve, Alexandra Terekhina, Vassily Serotetto, Alik Serotetto.
When was Russian Gas and the Nenets released and how long is it?
Russian Gas and the Nenets was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Russian Gas and the Nenets?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Russian Gas and the Nenets was composed by Ola Kvernberg.