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The story of Moon (1984)

Title in Estonian: Kuulugu

Documentary | Other categories Duration 10:02

The ancient monthly calendar of old Estonians and the related beliefs and traditions. The documentary combines archival film episodes and the staged episodes where one can see the peasants working and in their everyday life. Old wisdom and teachings about what kind of work to do during the waning Moon and the increscent Moon.

Director: Elo Tust

Keywords: horseshoeing | ploughing with a horse | haircut | fishing | seine fishing | pulling curtains in front of windows | harvesting potatoes | spinning | domestic birds | domestic animals | View all »

Photos and Galleries (8)

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Main Data

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Production Firm(s) Tallinnfilm
Color bw
Sound sound
Film Category Documentary, Other categories
Voiceower Estonian
Duration 10:02

Crew

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Director Elo Tust
Screenwriter Elo Tust
Cinematographer Ago Ruus | Ants Looman
Composer Priit Pedajas | Mikk Sarv
Editor Merike Ratas
Content Editor Leo Ilves
Managing Director Janika Freidkes

First releases

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  • Premiere: 18.03.1985, Tallinn, Estonia

Partners and Sponsors

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