Lights, Camera, Yakutia!

"Every local in Yakutia dreams of either starring in a film or making one," they say in this Russian republic in the heart of Siberia. The republic ranks third for film production in Russia, despite a population of around just one million. Yakutian films are beating out Hollywood superheroes at the local box office. Instead of relying on CGI, Yakutia offers real, natural landscapes. Even local horse herders, inspired by westerns, have trained their horses to perform intricate stunts. Tune in to our new premier to see the local legends of the silver screen.