Wind Has No Tail
2025 ZagrebDox
2025 ARKIPEL
Nika is one of the youngest daughters in the Yamal nomad’s family. The administration of the nearest village should take her to a boarding school very soon, separating her from family and home for a long time. A nomadic teacher must prepare Nika for departure. However, given Nika’s young age, questions arise about how she will cope and whether an alternative might exist. The film’s observational style and beautiful cinematography highlight the complex reality of this transition. Meanwhile, made with close involvement by Nenets representatives, this poignant documentary portrays their rich folklore and raises concerns about children’s rights in a society with limited options.
Directors
Ivan Vlasov
Ivan Vlasov was born and raised in Tula. He studied at VGIK in the workshop of S.V. Miroshnichenko. Tries to find a form that would help reveal Russian culture in a new way. His works have won prizes at Russian festivals: Flahertiana, Salt of the Earth, Cinema of the Future, Message to Man. He was also awarded the Laurel Branch Prize in the Cinema of the Future category.
Nikita Stashkevich
Nikita Stashkevich was born and raised in St. Petersburg. Since 2017, he has studied at the St. Petersburg State Institute of Cinema and Television. From 2018 to 2023, he studied at VGIK, in the workshop of S.V. Miroshnichenko. In 2021, he was awarded the “Laurel Branch” award for best debut. Nikita’s works have been noted at such festivals as: Salt of the Earth, Russia, Message to Man. In 2021, he won the Broadcast Film Critics Guild Award for Best Debut.