Happy People: A Year in the Taiga (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In the center of the story is the life of the indigenous people of the village Bakhtia at the river Yenisei in the Siberian Taiga. The camera follows the protagonists in the village over a period of a year. The natives, whose daily routines have barely changed over the last centuries, keep living their lives according to their own cultural traditions.
Rated NR • 2010 • 1h 34m
This unrated Werner Herzog documentary follows trappers and indigenous people in the Siberian Taiga, and its content concerns stem from the unvarnished realities of their existence. The film is not rated but its content is comparable to a PG or PG-13 rating, primarily due to documentary scenes of animal trapping. Viewers will see dead animals in traps and a brief but clear scene of an animal being skinned for its fur. The film also… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Happy People: A Year in the Taiga appropriate for kids?
This unrated Werner Herzog documentary follows trappers and indigenous people in the Siberian Taiga, and its content concerns stem from the unvarnished realities of their existence. The film is not rated but its content is comparable to a PG or PG-13 rating, primarily due to… Read more — free account
Content severity in Happy People: A Year in the Taiga
What happens in Happy People: A Year in the Taiga, moment by moment
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:26 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:38 🍷 Substances 3/10
Sex and nudity in Happy People: A Year in the Taiga
None. There is no sexual content or nudity in the film.
Violence and gore in Happy People: A Year in the Taiga
The film documents the lives of professional fur trappers. There are several matter-of-fact scenes of animals being caught and killed in traps. Dead animals, primarily sables, are shown clearly being removed from traps. In one notable sequence, a man skins a freshly caught animal; the process is shown with clinical detail but is not gory or sensationalized. A man also demonstrates the construction of a lethal 'crush-and-fall' trap.
Language in Happy People: A Year in the Taiga
None. The film features English narration by Werner Herzog and subtitled Russian dialogue from its subjects. There is no profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Happy People: A Year in the Taiga
Men are shown drinking vodka in a few scenes, typically in social settings inside their cabins. The film addresses the topic directly, with narration explaining that alcoholism is a significant social problem and a destructive force in the isolated community, driven by the harshness of life in the Taiga.
Mature themes in Happy People: A Year in the Taiga
The primary themes are survival, self-reliance, and humanity's relationship with nature in an extreme environment. The film explores the profound skills and traditions of the trappers, but also touches on the darker aspects of their lives, including extreme isolation, constant physical danger, and the corrosive effects of alcoholism.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Happy People: A Year in the Taiga appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Happy People: A Year in the Taiga is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. This unrated Werner Herzog documentary follows trappers and indigenous people in the Siberian Taiga, and its content concerns stem from the unvarnished realities of their existence. The film is not rated but its content…
What age rating does Happy People: A Year in the Taiga have?
Happy People: A Year in the Taiga is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Happy People: A Year in the Taiga about?
This unrated Werner Herzog documentary follows trappers and indigenous people in the Siberian Taiga, and its content concerns stem from the unvarnished realities of their existence. The film is not rated but its content is comparable to a PG or PG-13 rating, primarily due to documentary scenes of animal trapping…
Is there sex or nudity in Happy People: A Year in the Taiga?
None. There is no sexual content or nudity in the film.
How violent is Happy People: A Year in the Taiga?
The film documents the lives of professional fur trappers. There are several matter-of-fact scenes of animals being caught and killed in traps. Dead animals, primarily sables, are shown clearly being removed from traps. In one notable sequence, a man skins a…
Is the language in Happy People: A Year in the Taiga appropriate for kids?
None. The film features English narration by Werner Herzog and subtitled Russian dialogue from its subjects. There is no profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Happy People: A Year in the Taiga?
Men are shown drinking vodka in a few scenes, typically in social settings inside their cabins. The film addresses the topic directly, with narration explaining that alcoholism is a significant social problem and a destructive force in the isolated community…
What mature themes appear in Happy People: A Year in the Taiga?
The primary themes are survival, self-reliance, and humanity's relationship with nature in an extreme environment. The film explores the profound skills and traditions of the trappers, but also touches on the darker aspects of their lives, including extreme…
How long is Happy People: A Year in the Taiga?
Happy People: A Year in the Taiga runs 94 minutes, directed by Werner Herzog, Dmitry Vasyukov, released in 2010.
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