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Ash Mountains (2017)

Original title: Tuhamäed

Documentary Duration 71:00

Ash Mountains

Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the population of the Ash Mountains has dropped by more than half, with no signs of growth or relief in sight. A place once known as the El Dorado of the proletariat has become synonymous with death and decay. However, legends remain: dwarves atop semi-coke mountains, exiles digging for forgiveness in pits, Mercedes-Cowboys roaming the night, and a magical bird, who must burn up to rise again.

Director: Ivar Murd

Keywords: mother's death | kivisöekaevandus | crematorium | legends | funeral | myths | Christmas time | nääripidu | folk dancers | death | View all »

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Videos (1)

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Main Data

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Production Firm(s) Film Tower
Film Category Documentary
Text / Dialogue Estonian, Russian
Subtitles English
Duration 71:00

Crew

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Producer Margus Õunapuu
Director Ivar Murd
Screenwriter Ivar Murd
Cinematographer Madis Luik
Composer Endamisi Salamisi
Sound Designer Markku Tiidumaa
Editor Mirjam Jegorov

First releases

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  • on filmfestival: 15.07.2017, Festival Mägede hääl, Kohtla-Nõmme, Estonia
  • in cinema: 14.09.2017, Cinema Sõprus, Tallinn, Estonia

Partners and Sponsors

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