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The Waterfowl People (1970): Cast

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The Waterfowl People is a 1970 documentary directed by Lennart Meri, starring Mikk Mikiver as Narrator (voice). It runs 55 minutes.

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The Waterfowl People (1970) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
55 min
Director
Lennart Meri
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Estonian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Waterfowl People About?

The premise of The Waterfowl People without spoilers.

Documentary examining the history and linguistic links of Finno‑Ugric and Samoyedic peoples. It records Kamassian, Nenets, Khanty, Komi, Mari and Karelian speakers in everyday life during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Shot in Altai Krai, Nenets Okrug, Khantia‑Mansia, Uzbekistan, Komi Republic, Karelia and Estonia. It is the opening entry in Lennart Meri’s “Encyclopaedia Cinematographica Gentium Fenno‑Ugricarum” series.

The Waterfowl People Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • mythology
  • finnish mythology
  • karelia
  • estonia
  • finno ugric language
  • prehistory
  • finno ugric
  • native
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Cast & crew

The Waterfowl People Cast & Characters

Mikk Mikiver plays Narrator (voice) in The Waterfowl People. Directed by Lennart Meri.

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The Waterfowl People FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Waterfowl People, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Waterfowl People?

The Waterfowl People runs 55 minutes.

When was The Waterfowl People released?

The Waterfowl People was released in 1970.

Who directed The Waterfowl People?

The Waterfowl People was directed by Lennart Meri.

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Who is in the cast of The Waterfowl People?

The Waterfowl People stars Mikk Mikiver as Narrator (voice).

Does The Waterfowl People have a post-credit scene?

No. The Waterfowl People has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Waterfowl People in?

The original language of The Waterfowl People is Estonian.

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