Silent Souls

Ovsjanki

Alexej Fedorchenko, RU, 2010, 78 min., OV + ES + SS

In order to stay true to his community’s customs, Miron and his friend travel to the Volga River to bury his beloved wife. This captivating portrayal of rituals of the Merja minority in present-day Russia received three awards at the Venice Film Festival a couple of years ago.