Paradise with Alexander Abaturov
Featuring a conversation with Alexander Abaturov about his film Paradise (2022), which premiered at IDFA in the International Competition section. Set in the small village of Shologon in Northern Siberia, Paradise documents the local inhabitants battling severe and extreme wildfires during the summer months.
Moderated by Eka Tsotsoria
Alexander Abaturov is a filmmaker based in Paris. He was born in Siberia. Paradise (2022) is his second feature documentary film. His first film, The Son (2018), premiered at the Berlinale Forum and documented the Russian Military training of young soldiers in Siberia.