Lumberjacks

A patient, quietly absorbing look at men, labor, and talk in the woods, with a lived-in honesty.

Directed by

Andris Kalnozols, Ivars Zviedris

Genres

Documentary

Overview

They fell trees in the forest, work in brigades and live in trailers or empty apartments far from home. The work is heavy. During moments of respite, the loggers like to sit on the stumps and talk about life. And about women – those waiting at home, or those they imagine.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Work, loneliness, isolation, class

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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