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Kangelastegu on vene keeles Podvig (1990)

Podvig stands for heroic deed in Russian

Documentary Duration 19:30

It is the year of 1990. Soviet army in Estonia celebrates the memory of their heroes on the anniversary of victory of the Great Patriotic War, telling the story of Aleksandr Matrossov for whom a museum has been dedicated in Tondi district, Tallinn. During the times of Perestroika when everyone was waiting for the Red Army to leave the country, Tori Heritage Conservation Society is getting ready to invite all Estonian men who once fought for their fatherland (bushwhackers, legionaries). Who are the real heroes who have fought for Estonia?

Director: Peeter Tooming

Keywords: Bolsheviks' crime | regaining of independence of the Republic of Estonia | voice-over | hero | heroic deed | barracks' yard | churches | hymns | church minister | celebration of confirmation | 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, Russian
Duration 19:30

Crew

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Director Peeter Tooming
Screenwriter Peeter Tooming
Cinematographer Peeter Ülevain
Content Editor Uno Heinapuu
Managing Director Jaak Jürida

Partners and Sponsors

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