August 1991 (film)
| August 1991 | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Dramatization |
| Written by | Ilmar Raag |
| Directed by | Ilmar Raag |
| Starring | Tanel Ingi, Hilje Murel, Andres Mähar |
| Country of origin | Estonia |
| Original language | Estonian |
| Production | |
| Producers | Andres Arro, Gerda Kordemets |
| Cinematography | Janno Hans-Arro |
| Editor | Tambet Tasuja |
| Budget | €50,000 (est.) |
| Original release | |
| Release |
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August 1991 is a 2005 television dramatization of a failed Soviet attempt to suppress the Singing Revolution independence movement in Estonia. At the same time as the events unfold in Estonia, a 1991 Soviet coup d'état attempt is taking place in Moscow.[1] Tanks roll through the streets of Estonia, attempting to crush the fledgling democracy and assert Soviet authority. Written and directed by Ilmar Raag for Estonian Television,[2] the film focuses on the role of a newly defiant and independent Estonian media. In spite of a low budget and sometimes wooden acting, the film is seen as an effective, moving portrayal of Estonian independence.[3]
Cast
- Tanel Ingi as Tõnu
- Hilje Murel as Anu
- Andres Mähar as Paul
- Hele Kõre as Anneli
- Tõnu Oja as Aare
- Peeter Tammearu as Mart Siimann
- Andres Noormets as Hagi Shein
- Hendrik Toompere Jr. as Andres Raid
- Gert Raudsep as Tiit Kimmel
- Tiina Mälberg as Virve Liivanõmm
- Rain Simmul as Heimar Lenk
- Tiit Palu as Enn Eesmaa
- Hans Kaldoja as Aivo Barbo
- Aksel Lemberg as Endel Sõerde
- Indrek Taalmaa as Carl Danhammer
References
- ^ "We Wondered, Would the Window Close?". The Washington Post, retrieved via RUBO@RD. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
- ^ "Internet Movie Database". Retrieved 24 September 2011.
- ^ Kermode, Jennie. "August 1991". Eye for Film. Retrieved 24 September 2011.
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