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Ice Tram (1964)

Original title: Jäätramm

Documentary Duration 10:20

Ice Tram

Ferryboats "Suurupi" and "Sõprus" operate between Kuivastu and Virtsu. Whereas people can cross the water by plane or even on foot walking on ice then for trucks the ferryboat is the only possibility in order to cross the frozen trait. Despite the short distance of only 7 kilometres the ferry ride can sometimes take even 10 to 12 hours in harsh weather conditions. Filmmakers observe the journey of the ferryboat "Suurupi" across the trait.

Director: Semjon Školnikov

Keywords: drivers | extreme conditions | icebreaking | ice cliffs | ice road | voice-over | captain | bridge deck | welding | engine room of a ship | View all »

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Main Data

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Production Firm(s) Tallinnfilm
Color bw
Sound sound
Film Category Documentary, Observation
Text / Dialogue Estonian
Duration 10:20

Crew

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Director Semjon Školnikov
Screenwriter Ülo Tambek
Cinematographer Semjon Školnikov
Editor Ludmilla Rosental
Managing Director Naftali Itkin

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  • Eesti Kultuurkapital
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