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Saint George (2009)

Original title: Püha Jüri

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Documentary Duration 30:03

Juri Zhelobetsky's 16-year-old daughter Elviira was stabbed to death in Aruküla in 2006. The loss of his dear child made Juri to rewind his former course of life and to search for the answer to the question: why? One day when driving by the Orthodox church in ruins at the crossing of Aruküla and Jüri roads, Juri felt enormous anguish. When following the irresistible feeling of pain, he realized that he was repeatedly given a sign – that he must restore the church to its former glory. Having this faith in him helps Juri to move on with his everyday ...

Director: Riho Västrik

Keywords: construction expert | construction site | carrying out a plan | revelation | welding | religious rituals | restoration of church | church ruins | mourning | recollections | View all »

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Main Data

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Production Firm(s) Vesilind
Film Category Documentary, Observation
Text / Dialogue Estonian
Duration 30:03

Crew

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Producer Ylle Rajasaar
Director Riho Västrik
Screenwriter Riho Västrik
Cinematographer Arvo Vilu | Astrida Konstante | Riho Västrik | Laur Lugima
Composer Tiit Kikas
Sound Designer Ekke Västrik
Editor Riho Västrik
Content Editor Ylle Rajasaar

First releases

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  • at other places: 19.01.2010, Aruküla, Estonia
  • on television: 3.02.1010, ETV, Estonia

Partners and Sponsors

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