
Happy People: A Year in the Taiga
The director of Cave of Forgotten Dreams and Grizzly Man takes you on an epic journey into the heart of the Siberian wilderness
In the center of the story is the life of the indigenous people of the village Bakhtia at the river Yenisei in the Siberian Taiga. The camera follows the protagonists in the village over a period of a year. The natives, whose daily routines have barely changed over the last centuries, keep living their lives according to their own cultural traditions.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Happy People: A Year in the Taiga
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 2010-09-03
- Runtime: 94 minutes
- Rating: 7.27/10 (128 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $338,987
- Production Companies: Studio Babelsberg
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.6605
- Languages: English, Russian
Cast & Crew

Werner Herzog
as Narrator (voice)

Gennady Soloviev
as Self - Trapper #1

Anatoly Blumei
as Self - Trapper #2

Gennady Tiganov
as Self - Native Boat Builder

Mikhail Tarkovsky
as Self - Trapper #3
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Happy People: A Year in the Taiga - Official Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy People: A Year in the Taiga?▼
Happy People: A Year in the Taiga is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2010-09-03.
Who are the main actors in Happy People: A Year in the Taiga?▼
The main cast includes Werner Herzog, Gennady Soloviev, Anatoly Blumei, Gennady Tiganov, Mikhail Tarkovsky, .
Where can I watch Happy People: A Year in the Taiga online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Happy People: A Year in the Taiga is available.
Is Happy People: A Year in the Taiga based on a true story?▼
The director of Cave of Forgotten Dreams and Grizzly Man takes you on an epic journey into the heart of the Siberian wilderness
What is the IMDb rating of Happy People: A Year in the Taiga?▼
Happy People: A Year in the Taiga has an IMDb rating of 7.27/10 based on 128 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Happy People: A Year in the Taiga?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $338,987 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Happy People: A Year in the Taiga?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Studio Babelsberg. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Happy People: A Year in the Taiga filmed?▼
Happy People: A Year in the Taiga was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Happy People: A Year in the Taiga?▼
The total runtime of Happy People: A Year in the Taiga is 94 minutes.
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Will there be a sequel to Happy People: A Year in the Taiga?▼
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