Happy People: A Year in the Taiga

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by Dmitry Vasyukov, Werner Herzog · 2010

A documentary film depicting the life and work of the trappers of Bakhta, a village in the heart of the Siberian Taiga, where daily life has changed little in over a century. Directed by Dmitry Vasyukov and co-directed/narrated by Werner Herzog, it follows the seasonal routines of the locals as they survive in the harsh wilderness.

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1 episode featuring Happy People: A Year in the Taiga

The Joe Rogan Experience
Taylor Sheridan details ranching logistics and the brutal realities of the frontier
This conversation bridges the gap between romanticized frontier mythology and the complex logistical, political, and physical realities of modern rural life.
Jun 23, 2026 · 2h 56m

1 episode featuring Happy People: A Year in the Taiga

Taylor Sheridan details ranching logistics and the brutal realities of the frontier