MALEV

The action of the adventurous historical comedy "Malev" takes place in the beginning of the 13th century Estonia and Livonia. The powerful troops of German Order try to conquer and baptise local nature people. The first educated Estonian, young man Uru needs to find a balance in himself between staying Estonian and becoming European. During his inner fight, Uru gets into a whirl of a complicated intrigues and crazy adventures, where the future of the homeland depends on him. Are the Estonians ready for the freedom? Why Estonia did not become an independent country already in the 13th century?

Creators

Producer

Kaaren Kaer

Writer

Õ-Fraktsioon

Operator

Andrus Prikk

Art Directors

Leen Võrno, Marge Martin

Producer

Anneli Ahven

Language
Estonian
Release date
8 September, 2005
Website
http://www.malev.exitfilm.ee
Festivals
Arsenals 2009, peaauhind
Technical specifications
35 mm/109 min/Dolby digital stereo/16:9/Exitfilm 2005
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