Men at Arms
- Synopsis
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?
- Genre
Feature Film
- Creators
Producer
Kaaren Kaer, Anneli Ahven
Writer
Õ-Fraktsioon
Operator
Andrus Prikk
Art Directors
Leen Võrno, Marge Martin
- Release date
08 September, 2005
- Languages
Estonian
- Websites
- Technical specifications
- 35 mm/109 min/Dolby digital stereo/16:9/Exitfilm 2005
- Awards & Festivals
Arsenals 2009, peaauhind