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Englas. Old Warrior (2015)

Original title: Englas. Vana sõdur

Documentary Duration 56:00

Sünopsis

This is the story of the two times wrestling World Champion August Englas.
Born and raised in Pühajärve County, fought on the "right" side in WWII in Saaremaa and Kuramaa, wounded twice, made great things in sports world - a vital 90-year-old man speaks of his life and sportsman's career, love and marriage, of his home in Nõmme, Sihi Street, built with his own hands. He speaks of everything that is important to him.
This is a story of an individual evolving in the magic and pain of history.
Wins and failures (the fourth place in Helsinki Olympic Games stays a thorn in Englas's heart).
About seeking his way and finding it.
Englas is one of the fortunate ones who found his own way.

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