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Sunday Painters (1979)

Original title: Pühapäevamaalijad

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Documentary Duration 19:49

For the first time, the artwork by Estonian amateur artists is being introduced in a documentary. Unique marine painting style of the artists from Kihnu island; Paul Kondas's naive compositions; primitive nature paintings by Armilde Orno, Linda Lepik and other artists – all these form a cheerful collection of works. Simple people find a little bit of free time for themselves in order to practice art. Director Soosaar asks the artists how their artwork has been born. Every piece has its own story. Jaan Oad who was born in Kihnu island but resided in Canada in his elderly years has ...

Director: Mark Soosaar

Keywords: construction work | welding | home | home farm | sources of inspiration for creating art | art school | artwork | artist groups | reading a poem | recollecting | View all »

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Main Data

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Production Firm(s) Tallinnfilm
Color color
Sound sound
Film Category Documentary
Text / Dialogue Estonian
Duration 19:49

Crew

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Director Mark Soosaar
Screenwriter Mark Soosaar
Cinematographer Mark Soosaar
Content Editor Uno Heinapuu
Managing Director Ivi Lüllmaa

Partners and Sponsors

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