Nuuccha

Local title
Nuutša
Title in Russian
Нуучча
Original title
Нуучча
Director
Vladimir Munkuev
Country
Russian Federation
Year
2021
Programme
Current Waves, Main programme of Kinoff
Genre
historical drama
Subject
interpersonal relationships, love, nature, poverty, history

A poor Yakut couple have just buried their newborn child and they are now preparing for the harsh winter ahead. When the local governor, installed by the tsarist authorities, instructs them to take in a Russian political prisoner, they have no choice but to comply. The foreigner’s presence, however, encroaches upon their lives more than they had anticipated…

Set in the late 19th century, "Nuuccha" (Yakut for “Russian”) was inspired by the writings of Polish author Wacław Sieroszewski, who became acquainted with Yakut culture and traditions during his years in Siberian exile. This evocative drama by debuting director Vladimir Munkuev is a striking example of lesser known Yakut cinema, while it also contributes significantly to the debate on the impact of colonisation and forced assimilation within tsarist Russia.

“Nuuccha” participated in Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event Works in Progress presentation in 2020.

Director
Vladimir Munkuev
Screenwriter
Vladimir Munkujev
Cast
Pavel Kolesov, Sergei Gilev, Irina Mikhaylova
Producer
Evgeniy Nikishov, Alexandr Plotnikov, Albert Ryabyshev, Valeriy Fedorovich, Boris Khlebnikov
DoP
Denis Klebleev
Editor
Ivan Lebedev
Production
LOOK FILM, Place of Power, R-Media
Runtime
Language
Russian, Yakut
Subtitles
Estonian, English
Other festivals
Karlovy Vary
Director
Vladimir Munkuev

Vladimir Munkuev, born in 1987 in Yakutsk, Russia, studied in Arctic State Culture and Arts Institute as Director of Theatre faculty. After graduation he enrolled in Moscow Film School at the course of award-winning directors Aleksey Popogrebsky and Boris Khlebnikov. His 1st short film Dude, 2017 won special jury diploma at XIX International Festival of Cinematographic Debuts and National Yakut Best Script and Best Cinematography awards. The 2nd short film Joy, 2018 was awarded the Prize for Best Film of Short Films Competition of Moscow IFF, the Best Short Film in Foreign Language at SHNIT festival, was nominated for the Grand Prix of Koroche Short Film Festival.

Nuuccha (2021)

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Screenings

Hall Kohtla-Järve Kultuurikeskus
Screening013102 / Nuutša
SubtitlesEnglish, Estonian
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Hall Jõhvi Kontserdimaja
Screening103302 / Nuutša
SubtitlesEnglish, Estonian
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7th Hall Apollo Kino Coca-Cola Plaza
Screening130502 / Nuutša
SubtitlesEnglish, Estonian
Q&A guestsVladimir Munkuev - Director
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2nd Hall Apollo Kino Astri
Screening163202 / Nuutša
SubtitlesEnglish, Estonian
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