Featuring a conversation with Alexander Abaturov about his film Paradise (2022), which premiered at IDFA in the International Competition section.The film is set in the small village of Shologon in Northern Siberia, documenting the local inhabitants battling severe and extreme wildfires during the summer months.Alexander Abaturov is a filmmaker based in Paris. He was born in Siberia. Paradise (2022) is his second feature documentary film. His first film, The Son (2018), premiered at the Berlinale Forum and documented the Russian Military training of young soldiers in Siberia.Facilitating the conversation is Eka Tsotsoria, a filmmaker and editor from Tbilisi, Georgia, with a background in art history, creative documentary, and film criticism.About Docs in Orbit: Docs in Orbit is an independent artist-run platform focused on contemporary non-fiction cinema and modern approaches to curation. We co-curate our selection of films, collaborating with several rotating contributors from around the world who are invited to follow the film festival circuit to discover new works and have the opportunity to explore the filmmaking process of others. For show notes visit docsinorbit.com and be sure to follow us on social media @docsinorbit for updates.