
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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Aatsinki: The Story of Arctic Cowboys
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 20, 2013
Runtime
1h 24m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
71%
Original Title
Aatsinki: The Story of Arctic Cowboys
Production Companies
Myriapod Productions
Director
Jessica Oreck
Description
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.