Aatsinki: The Story of Arctic Cowboys

Aatsinki: The Story of Arctic Cowboys

84 mins | Documentary | April 20, 2013

In the forests of Finnish Lapland, brothers Aarne and Lasse Aatsinki carry on the generations-old tradition of reindeer herding. These modern cowboys maintain an intricate bond with the environment that has allowed them to preserve their lifestyle in one of the harshest climates imaginable. Jessica Oreck’s intimate, gorgeously lensed documentary follows the brothers for a year, sharing in the hard work, daily rituals and small joys that make up life above the Arctic Circle.

Aatsinki: The Story of Arctic Cowboys

84 mins | Documentary | April 20, 2013

Aatsinki: The Story of Arctic Cowboys
In the forests of Finnish Lapland, brothers Aarne and Lasse Aatsinki carry on the generations-old tradition of reindeer herding. These modern cowboys maintain an intricate bond with the environment that has allowed them to preserve their lifestyle in one of the harshest climates imaginable. Jessica Oreck’s intimate, gorgeously lensed documentary follows the brothers for a year, sharing in the hard work, daily rituals and small joys that make up life above the Arctic Circle.
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Original title Aatsinki: The Story of Arctic Cowboys
Directors Jessica Oreck
Writers Jessica Oreck

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