Rodion ISMAILOV
Родион ИСМАИЛОВ
Rodion ISMAILOV
Russia, 2026, 95mn 
documentary
The Land Where the Angel Stumbled
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Земля, где оступился ангел

 

 La Terre où l'ange a trébuché

 Zemlia, gde ostupilsia angel

 
Directed by : Rodion ISMAILOV (Родион ИСМАИЛОВ)
 

Plot synopsis
Dagestan is one of the world's most linguistically diverse regions, home to 32 languages and around 120 dialects spoken within a remarkably small territory. Through intimate encounters with its people, the film reveals heartfelt reflections on life and death, memories of the past, and hopes for the future. As the voices of Dagestan's many languages unfold, viewers journey into the heart of the region, discovering its spirit, beauty, and the timeless wisdom carried through generations. Sometimes the deepest truths are heard in languages we do not understand, yet feel with our entire being.
 

Selected in the following festivals or events :
- DokuBaku IDFF, Baku (Azerbaijan), 2026