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Happy People: A Year in the Taiga

Siberian village time-capsule

3.9/5 (874 ratings)

A documentary depicting the life and work of the trappers of Bakhtia, a village in the heart of the Siberian Taiga, where daily life has changed little in over a century.

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RogerEbert.com Logo

"A meditative and beautiful look at a unique way of life."


Steven Boone

May 17, 2013

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Austin Chronicle Logo

"A fascinating, unvarnished look at remote Siberian life."


Marjorie Baumgarten
San Francisco Chronicle Logo

"Herzog's documentary offers a captivating look at Taiga life."


Walter Addiego

Feb 21, 2013

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New York Times Logo

"Herzog's Siberian trapper doc offers raw, fascinating insight."


Nicolas Rapold

Jan 24, 2013

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Battleship Pretension Logo

"Herzog's documentary offers a fascinating, beautiful look at life."


David Bax

Dec 20, 2012

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Combustible Celluloid Logo

"A beautiful, fascinating look at Siberian trappers."


Jeffrey M. Anderson
Cinema Romantico Logo

"Quietly profound look at survival in the Siberian wilderness."


Nick Prigge

May 24, 2013

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Slant Magazine Logo

"A compelling, immersive look at life in the Siberian taiga."


Drew Hunt

Mar 15, 2013

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CultureCatch.com Logo

"Herzog narrates a fascinating, raw look at Siberian survival."


Brandon Judell

Jan 26, 2013

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Village Voice Logo

"Herzog illuminates Siberian trappers' harsh, happy lives."


Alan Scherstuhl

Jan 23, 2013

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The A.V. Club Logo

"A captivating look at Siberian trappers' isolated lives."


Noel Murray

Jan 26, 2012

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CineVue Logo

"Herzog's captivating look at Siberian trappers' unique life."


Daniel Green

Nov 21, 2011

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