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Snath Making for Anna Karenina

Posted on August 6, 2011 by stevetomlin

The first days of filming for the mowing in Anna Karenina took place this week. Thirty mowers and haymakers from around the country were brought together with their scythes to create the scenes where Levin joins a large team of … Continue reading →

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31st Kosení in Czech Republic

Posted on July 26, 2011 by stevetomlin

The environmental charity Kosenka, based in Valašské Klobouky, has been working to preserve the forests and meadows of the White Carpathian mountain region since 1981. Headed by the charasmatic Mirek Janik, their work includes running educational programmes, an ecological advisory service … Continue reading →

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