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Juhan Smuul (1972)

Documentary Duration 29:44

Documentary about Estonian Soviet folk writer Juhan Smuul (1922-1971) introduces mainly his literary work but also the man himself as a writer and a member of society. The large part of the film has been dedicated to Juhan Smuul's birth place, Muhu island, Estonia. The local people and way of life have given Juhan Smuul a special sense about his place and responsibilities in society.

Director: Reet Kasesalu

Keywords: historical events | awarding | Soviet coup-d'état in June 1940 | icebergs | voice-over | junipers | fishermen at sea with the boat | developing of a writer | writer's childhood | rocky sea coast | View all »

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Main Data

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Production Firm(s) Tallinnfilm
Color bw
Sound sound
Film Category Documentary
Text / Dialogue Estonian
Duration 29:44

Crew

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Director Reet Kasesalu
Screenwriter Lembit Remmelgas
Cinematographer Peeter Tooming | Ants Looman | Jüri Sillart
Composer Anti Marguste
Sound Designer Ülo Saar
Editor Virve Laev
Content Editor Uno Heinapuu
Managing Director Jaak Jürida

Partners and Sponsors

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