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A quirky Eastern from South Siberia, shot among the Sayan Mountains by the great Lithuanian master Šarunas Bartas, clad in only images and no dialogue, set among what would be the local natives, the Tofalari, somewhat akin to a Native American tribe and among whom arrives a mysterious woman who is very tough, very well put together but also very troubled, it is unclear what she is doing there or what her tasks or intentions are; a slow and prolonged Zen exercise, for restless souls, among whom I finally count myself. For lovers of Dersu Uzala, a must-see, sans doute, indeed.
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Sharunas Bartas' 'Lontano Da Dio Lontano Dagli Uomini (Few Of Us)' is a slow, dialogue-free film set in the Sayan Mountains among the Tofalari tribe. The story centers on a mysterious and strong woman whose purpose remains ambiguous. The film is a visual and meditative experience suited to lovers of contemplative cinema like 'Dersu Uzala.' It offers a prolonged Zen-like exploration for restless viewers.
Sharunas Bartas
Lithuanian filmmaker known for austere, dialogue‑sparse, long‑take films; Few Of Us (1996) is a notable example shot in Siberia.02 Reviews
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