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Headwind Hall (2007)

Original title: Vastutuulesaal

Documentary Duration 56:40

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The world renowned Estonian conductor Tõnu Kaljuste, the favourite of the composer Arvo Pärt, wants to build an opera house called Nargen Opera on Naissaar, an island, which not long ago was closed Soviet military base, does not have a regular ferry line, no electricity and has only one permanent resident. Against the odds and opposition of the financial world, he wants to establish a unique cultural centre, where traditions and modern times meet. To put his idea into practice, he brings operas on stage on the mainland to raise money from the ticket sales, and carries construction materials and other necessities the island in his own small boat. Along the way, he faces unexpected difficulties and finds himself in almoust absurd situations.
The title Headwind Hall refers to an idea of inventor Schmidt, whose land Kaljuste bought for the opera house - Schmidt wanted to build a headwind ship that would use the energy of headwind in order to move ahead with double power.
Headwind Hall (2008). Rmt: Estonian Documentaries / Eesti dokumentaalfilmid 2007-2009. Tallinn: Eesti Filmi Sihtasutus, lk 6.

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