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Salt for Svanetia

1930 55 min Documentary ჯიმ შვანთე

A 1930 documentary portrait of an isolated mountain community, shot with striking visual flair and a keen ethnographic eye.

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About the film

What it’s about

In the remote Svaneti region, a village cut off by glaciers and impassable ridges struggles to survive. The film observes daily life and the community's fight against a harsh natural environment.

Who it’s for

It will appeal to those who appreciate early ethnographic cinema and Soviet-era documentary styles, and to viewers drawn to stark mountain landscapes and human resilience.

Technical details
Country
Soviet Union
Year
1930
Genre
Documentary
Running time
55min
World premiere
May 24, 1930

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 992 votes
7.7 /10
IMDb
7.5994
Kinopoisk
7.31,000
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Director Siko Palavandishvili

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