Digitally remastered in 2009
The documentary is divided into three parts: the first part has been dedicated to ancient bearers of memory such as Karelian rock paintings, poetry of Kalevala, the Khanti bear funeral ceremony. Taking a tour in the past has been interwoven with mythical ancient history, yet drawing parallels with today's society. In the second part Lennart Meri tells about Finnish folklore collector Elias Lönnrot's trip to Estonia and his meetings with Estonian intellectuals in 1844. Interest towards Estonian language and friendship with Faehlmann hints at mutual influence in their work while compiling "Kalevala" and "Kalevipoeg". In the third part, the filmmakers ...
Director: Lennart Meri
Production Firm(s) | Eesti Telefilm |
Color | color |
Sound | sound |
Film Category | Documentary |
Text / Dialogue | Estonian, Finnish, handi |
Voiceower | Estonian |
Subtitles | Estonian |
Duration | 39:28, 42:00 |
Director | Lennart Meri |
Screenwriter | Lennart Meri |
Cinematographer | Ago Ruus |
Art Director | Epp Maria Kokamägi |
Composer | Lepo Sumera |
Sound Designer | Enn Säde |
Editor | Kadri Kanter |
Content Editor | Enn Vetemaa |
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