Plot Summary
This extraordinary film introduces us to the Reutov family, part of an isolated northern Alberta community called the Old Believers. Adhering to the original Orthodox Christian dogma and rituals introduced to ancient Rus (present-day Ukraine, Byelorussia and Russia) by the Greeks of Byzantium, the Old Believers see themselves as the last Christians left on the face of the Earth. Here in North America, for the first time in their history, they are threatened not by persecution, but by economic bounty and the western notion of personal freedom. Shot over the four seasons, the film is both a beautiful rendering of timeless rituals and a fascinating exploration of the Old Believers' turbulent history.
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Director & Crew
John Paskievich
Director
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The Old Believers was directed by John Paskievich and released in 1988.
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The Old Believers has a runtime of 0 hours and 56 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1988-01-01
- Status
- Released