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Simply a General (1978)

Title in Estonian: Lihtsalt kindral

Documentary Duration 20:36

Simply a General

Portrait documentary directed by Ülo Tambek about lieutenant general Lembit Pärn (1903–1974), the head of the Estonian Rifle Corps, his life and battles. The portrait of Lembit Pärn is made by his colleagues' memories (mostly synchronized filming or voiceover). The documentary has used archival footage, family and arhival photographs.

Director: Ülo Tambek

Keywords: senior high-school student | World War II | General | drilling a rock | rifle corps | recollecting | recollections of one's youth | recollections about war | bombshell explosions | drilling | View all »

Main Data

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Production Firm(s) Tallinnfilm
Color bw
Sound sound
Film Category Documentary, Portrait
Text / Dialogue Estonian, Russian
Duration 20:36

Crew

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Director Ülo Tambek
Screenwriter Ülo Tambek
Cinematographer Mihkel Ratas
Content Editor Mart Taevere
Managing Director Heiki Tann

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