Nature on screen · Komi Republic, Murmansk, Sverdlovsk and Tver regions
Russian old-growth forests reach cinema screens
Forest: Keeper of Life explores protected forests through wildlife images and natural sounds.
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Cinema release — 15 October; RGS report — 21 October 2026 · 1 min read
Published 23 October 2026 · Source dated 21 October 2026
Cinema release — 15 October; RGS report — 21 October 2026 · 1 min read
Published 23 October 2026 · Source dated 21 October 2026
The Lesfilm team spent four years making the 70-minute documentary, undertaking ten filming expeditions and another four to record natural sounds.
Most filming took place in the Pechora-Ilych Reserve, with additional footage from Lapland, Central Forest and Denezhkin Kamen reserves. The film’s official website lists screenings; check availability for your city.
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