Yakuts Burn: 5 Russian films you Haven't Heard of, but should watch

In recent years, Yakut cinema has received prizes at festivals and praise from film critics. Watch a selection of five Made in Yakutsk films that will cheer you up and make you proud of your Homeland.

Young Altan comes to work in the Far North, where he meets an old man Baibal, who is preparing to die.

Altan persuades him to start a video blog: to shoot how the guy embodies all the "forgotten" dreams of Baibal. An incredibly touching life-affirming picture that will make you smile. A separate pleasure is the crazy beautiful northern landscapes.

The film consists of four short stories telling the stories of four residents of Yakutsk.

These stories are very different, but they are united by one thing: love for their native land. The film will cheer up and help the child understand that life is everywhere - even if there is snow, snow, snow around.

A crime comedy about a modest young policeman Gosh, who is given the task to infiltrate a gang of hijackers.

Of course, after that, the life of the main character always changes. Quiet Gosha turns into a bold, confident guy. A fun, driving tape is perfect for viewing under quarantine.

An autobiographical story from director Tatiana Everstova.

Little Tanya lives with her grandparents in a small village and believes that her father, who died before she was born, watches over her and helps. The picture is permeated by incredible details of Yakut life: there are traditions, landscapes, language, and national dress. The film was awarded the prize of the "Window to Europe" Film Festival. A very kind and touching movie.

A romantic comedy about the blogger Sena, who is refused a marriage proposal.

A lover named Julia, to the complete surprise of the Canopy, declares that he is: a loafer, a frivolous and weak person. Then, to prove to the girl that he is a hero, Senya takes friends and goes on a dangerous adventurous expedition. Road movie in the Yakut way is a great way to spend an evening with children.