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Snatcher of Old Men (2005)

Original title: Vanameeste näppaja

Amateur films Duration 07:10

Snatcher of Old Men

A cheerful short film about an old gentleman, who is left alone in a park. He delves into birds singing. Suddenly a blatant boy appears next to him. Film is based on a short story by Mehis Heinsaar.

Director: Martin Liira | Urmas Nimetu

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Main Data

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Film Category Amateur films, Movie
Duration 07:10

Crew

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Director Martin Liira | Urmas Nimetu
Cinematographer Urmas Nimetu | Jürgen Einpaul
Costume Designer Martin Liira | Tea Jänes
Composer Kadi Põdersalu
Editor Urmas Nimetu

First releases

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  • on filmfestival: 20.10.2005 preview screening, Tudengifilm, Tartu, Estonia
  • at other places: 21.11.2005, Tartu Literature House, Estonia
  • on television: 31.01.2006, ETV, Terevisioon, Estonia

Festivals, awards, nominations

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  • Award, Tudengifilm (Tartu, Eesti), 2005, Best Student Film, Audience Award
  • Award, Estonian Festival of Non-Commercial Film Makers (Tallinn, Estonia), 2006, Best Debut Award
  • Award, Inimene kaameraga - Tartu Linnaraamatukogu filmikonkurss (Eesti), 2006, II Age Group (18 and older) - II Main Prize

Partners and Sponsors

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