The Territory tells the tale of a Russian geological survey team in the tundra in the early 1960s. The star of the film is the magnificent landscape, lovingly shot and highlighting its many faces throughout the seasons. Bleak, dramatic, breathtakingly beautiful, and above all relentless. The men and women who choose to make their lives here, and hopefully their fortunes, are a rare breed; part explorer, part engineer and part philosopher. The difficulties they face and the comradeship they form are seared into your mind. It's a tale of passion, for one's country. Love, for nature and freedom. Determination, to achieve the goal against all odds and sense. Truly Russian. I was captivated by the film, the sense of purpose, of how small man is in his environment, and how we can be set free at the same time. Awe-inspiring, intriguing, and charming, The Territory is the perfect antidote to Hollywood pap.
Review of Territoriya
