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Call by the sea (1985)

Title in Estonian: Mere kutse

Documentary Duration 20:17

Call by the sea

"Call by the sea" is the last film of the trilogy of sea-related films directed by Toivo Kuzmin. The documentary talks about the problems in the field of Estonian shipping, preparing and educating the young marines. The filmmakers observe the entrance exams at the Estonian Nautical School, life at the school and at sea. The question of marine education is discussed by the headmaster of the nautical school, head of Estonian Shipping, head of fish industry, ship captains, marines and students of the nautical school.

Director: Toivo Kusmin

Keywords: student working with his/her graduation thesis | handing over diplomas | examination committee | captain | bridge deck | graduating from school | graduation ceremony at school | chief's cook | gallery | ships in ice | View all »

Main Data

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Production Firm(s) Tallinnfilm
Color bw
Sound sound
Film Category Documentary
Text / Dialogue Estonian, Russian
Duration 20:17

Crew

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Director Toivo Kusmin
Screenwriter Bruno Pao
Cinematographer Mihkel Ratas | Toivo Kusmin
Composer Peeter Vähi
Editor Merike Ratas
Content Editor Uno Heinapuu
Managing Director Jaak Jürida

First releases

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  • in cinema: 22.07.1986, Tallinn, Estonia

Partners and Sponsors

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