At the Russian-Estonian border, Silja, a Seto woman, rediscovers her indigenous identity and begins to question her true gender role within her community after the visit of Thierry, a popular French vlogger. Their unexpected proximity, accompanied by the traditional Seto leelo singing, sparks a confrontation between the outsider’s gaze and Silja’s inner journey of self-discovery.
At the Russian-Estonian border, Silja, a Seto woman, rediscovers her indigenous identity and begins to question her true gender role within her community after the visit of Thierry, a popular French vlogger. Their unexpected proximity, accompanied by the traditional Seto leelo singing, sparks a confrontation between the outsider’s gaze and Silja’s inner journey of self-discovery.
« The clash between Thierry and Silja highlights broader tensions between cultural preservation and staging. »
Beata Migas
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