In 2018, Richard Hartfield set off alone into Russia's North Caucasus Mountains. His plan was to follow a 1200km backpacking route that he'd made on his phone. It led through tightly-controlled border areas in Russia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. But this self-shot, solo hiking adventure soon evolved into something else: A celebration of human kindness, set within regions more often perceived as divided and volatile.
Crossing The Caucasus premiered as part of the Kendal Mountain Film Festival in 2021.
Filmed and edited by Richard Hartfield: https://www.richardhartfield.com/
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Music by Edamame: http://www.edamamebeats.com/