To Save a Language
Originally released in 2020. To Save a Language is a documentary film. directed by Liivo Niglas. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Indrek Park
Synopsis
Linguist Indrek Park has been working with Native American languages for over ten years. The film sees him recording the language of the Mandan tribe, who live in the prairies of North Dakota, on the banks of the Missouri River. The job involves a lot of responsibility, and he is running out of time – his language guide, the 84-year-old Edwin Benson, is the last native speaker of Mandan.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 20, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
Language
ET
Original language
Country
Estonia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ET
Production Companies
- F-Seitse
Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Save a Language about?
Linguist Indrek Park has been working with Native American languages for over ten years. The film sees him recording the language of the Mandan tribe, who live in the prairies of North Dakota, on t...
Who directed To Save a Language?
To Save a Language was directed by Liivo Niglas.
How long is To Save a Language?
To Save a Language has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was To Save a Language released?
To Save a Language was released on November 20, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in To Save a Language?
The main cast of To Save a Language includes Indrek Park.