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Beauty of Fatherland (2001)

Original title: Isamaa ilu

Documentary Duration 50:52

The documentary observes two matriarchs - Tiina Jantson governs the beauty contest empire in Estonia; Anne Eenpanu leads the activities of "Home Daughters" - a girls' corps of Estonian Defence League. The film's main characters and their activities are very different. Whereas Anne's pedagogical approach is almost totally based on the love for fatherland then Tiina spends her days in the glitter of show business. However, there are some similiarities in their lives. The documentary studies the values, gender roles and moral norms in Estonia at the beginning of 21st century.

Director: Jaak Kilmi | Andres Maimik

Keywords: beauty ideals | cult of beauty | patriotic upbringing | patriotic pathos | patriotism | home and family | head of "Home Daughters" | line-up of "home daughters" | events of "home daughters" | Home Daughters | View all »

Photos and Galleries (2)

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Main Data

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Production Firm(s) Rudolf Konimois Film
Film Category Documentary
Text / Dialogue Estonian, Latvian, Russian, English
Subtitles English
Duration 50:52

Crew

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Producer Anu Veermäe
Director Jaak Kilmi | Andres Maimik
Screenwriter Andres Maimik | Jaak Kilmi
Cinematographer Erik Norkroos | Jaak Kilmi
Sound Designer Rasmus Nurk

First releases

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  • in cinema: 06.12.2001, Cinema Sõprus, Tallinn, Estonia
  • at other places: 14.02.2002, Sadamateater, Tartu, Estonia
  • on television: 08.03.2002, ETV, Estonia

Festivals, awards, nominations

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  • Participation, DOK LEIPZIG - International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film (Germany), 2002
  • Participation, IDFA - International Documentary Festival (Amsterdam, Netherlands), 2002, Mid-length competition
  • Participation, Riga International Film Festival (Latvia), 2002

Partners and Sponsors

  • Kultuuriministeerium
  • EFI
  • Eesti Kultuurkapital
  • ERR
  • Rahvusarhiiv
  • BFM
  • Kinoliit
  • Eesti Filmiajakirjanike ühing
  • Tallinnfilm