Russia From Above

★ 7.3IMDb Score
Released:2018-11-19
Duration:43 min
Country:Germany
Director:Petra Höfer, Freddie Röckenhaus
Actors:Timothy Birkett, Benjamin Völz
Production:Terra X

Overview:

Natural history series focusing on the spectacular scenery and indigenous wildlife of Russia. The team undertakes a nine month venture to capture the length and breadth of the largest country on Earth from a birds eye view with the best aerial cameras in the world including locations granted film permits for the very first time in cinematic history.

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