WINNIPEG FILM GROUP
DISTRIBUTION CATALOGUE


2014

Pelmeny

Directed by Walter Dyck

Logline: A loving portrait of an elderly Russian couple.

Synopsis: This film invites you to sit with Tamara as she celebrates her 77th birthday and sips liqueur with her delightful friends. The film offers a brief glimpse into this lively group of elderly Russian immigrants and reveals the tender, familiar love between Tamara and her husband Alexander. It is a commentary on the strength of immigrant communities in Winnipeg and the complicated relationships between family members.

Distribution Contact: WFG

More Details RUNTIME: 9 Minutes
GENRE: Documentary
PRODUCTION FORMAT: DV
LANGUAGE: Russian, English
LOCATION: Manitoba
KEYWORDS: Immigrant, Elderly, Russian, Grandmothers, Seniors, Winnipeg, Family, Birthday

Cast & Crew

Director: Walter Dyck
Co-Director: Ramtin Teymouri
Producer: Walter Dyck
Cinematographer: Walter Dyck
Camera: Ramtin Teymouri
Sound Mix: Ramtin Teymouri
Sound Editor: Ramtin Teymouri