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The Radical (2008)

Title in Estonian: Radikaal

Documentary Duration 43:00

The Radical

Legendary entertainer Margus Lepa who also played the role of Jorh Adniel Kiir entered the rows of left-wing politicians, then left these with a scandal and made a radical change – now being a right-wing radio programme leader. Margus Lepa is a one-man band – he interviews, provokes, argues and reveals both real and imagniary conspiracy theories in his radio programmes. Filmmakers attempt to find out what is behind this total transformation and who are the people finding solace from Margus Lepa's bitter rhetorics.

Director: Andres Maimik | Rain Tolk

Keywords: journalism | anti-Semitism | former humorist | self-definition | performers on stage | performance | ironical radio programme leader | body language | clocksmiths | xenophobia | View all »

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Main Data

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Production Firm(s) Kuukulgur Film
Film Category Documentary, Portrait
Text / Dialogue Estonian
Subtitles English
Duration 43:00

Crew

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Producer Andres Maimik
Director Andres Maimik | Rain Tolk
Screenwriter Andres Maimik | Rain Tolk
Cinematographer Andres Maimik | Mart Ratassepp
Sound Designer Horret Kuus
Editor Jan-Erik Nõgisto | Andres Maimik

First releases

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  • in cinema: 7.12.2008, kino Sõprus (Tallinn), Estonia
  • on television: 7.01.2009, ETV, Estonia

Partners and Sponsors

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