White Peaks of Siberia
Octobre blanc: Sylvain Tesson sur les sommets de la révolution
Synopsis
French author Sylvain Tesson pays tribute to the heroes of the Russian Revolution as he crosses the Pamir mountain range in Tajikistan, which boasts a multitude of peaks at more than 7,000m. They will have the occasion to look back on some of the major figures and events of the Revolution. Lenin Peak, Revolution Peak, Karl Marx Peak, and also the October Glacier and the Soviet Officer range – all names which evoke the Revolution in these remarkable yet little-known locations. He is accompanied by two friends, author and lover of all things Russian, Cédric Gras, and the former Soviet mountaineering instructor, Nicolay Taran. Along the way, the author and his traveling companions observe the traces left by the former USSR on daily life here, and they listen to the memories of the populations who live in the Pamirs, whether Kyrgyz nomads on the high plateaus or Ismailis in the valleys. For Sylvain Tesson, the journey will serve as a source of inspiration for his future writing.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christophe Raylat
- Original Score
- Patrick Morgenthaler
- Original Title
- Octobre blanc: Sylvain Tesson sur les sommets de la révolution
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Nomade Productions, ARTE, Ushuaïa TV, CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christophe Raylat
Patrick Morgenthaler
Françoise Bernard
Department Leadership Roster
Françoise Bernard
Editor
Christophe Raylat
Director
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What is White Peaks of Siberia about?
French author Sylvain Tesson pays tribute to the heroes of the Russian Revolution as he crosses the Pamir mountain range in Tajikistan, which boasts a multitude of peaks at more than 7,000m. They will have the occasion to look back on some of the major figures and events of the Revolution. Lenin Peak, Revolution Peak, Karl Marx Peak, and also the October Glacier and the Soviet Officer range – all names which evoke the Revolution in these remarkable yet little-known locations. He is accompanied by two friends, author and lover of all things Russian, Cédric Gras, and the former Soviet mountaineering instructor, Nicolay Taran. Along the way, the author and his traveling companions observe the traces left by the former USSR on daily life here, and they listen to the memories of the populations who live in the Pamirs, whether Kyrgyz nomads on the high plateaus or Ismailis in the valleys. For Sylvain Tesson, the journey will serve as a source of inspiration for his future writing.
Who directed White Peaks of Siberia?
White Peaks of Siberia was directed by Christophe Raylat.
Who stars in White Peaks of Siberia?
The principal cast of White Peaks of Siberia includes Johan Andrieux, Sylvain Tesson, Cédric Gras, Nicolay Taran, Surat Toimastov.
When was White Peaks of Siberia released and how long is it?
White Peaks of Siberia was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for White Peaks of Siberia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for White Peaks of Siberia was composed by Patrick Morgenthaler.