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MADE IN EUROPE 2: MADE IN ESTONIA - CURZON SOHO
Added: (Thu Mar 04 2004)
MADE IN EUROPE 2: MADE IN ESTONIA
In March, Curzon Cinemas are introducing MADE IN ESTONIA, showcasing some of the most recent works made by Estonian filmmakers. Director Liivo Niglas has come to London to introduce his new documentary JURI VELLA’S WORLD and answer questions after the screening. This matinée screening will be followed by a private drinks reception, giving our guests the opportunity to celebrate Liivo Nigla’s latest work. Sponsored by A. Le Coq.
Diary of Events:
SATURDAY 6th MARCH, 10.30am
Having Soul
Director: Riho Unt, 18mins
Toy soldiers with soul: A puppet animation based on the story “Living Dolls” by Anton Hansen Tamsaare
JURI VELLA’S WORLD
Estonia 2003, 58mins
A documentary about Juri Vella, writer and social activist of the Forest Nenets people living in West-Siberia. Juri left his home village ten years ago to lead the life of a reindeer herder in the Taiga. The little unique world he created there was meant to offer protection from degeneration caused by alcoholism and unemployment that poses a serious threat to the indigenous people of Siberia. To educate his grandchildren in their natural environment and teach them reindeer herding skills, he established an elementary school on his winter camp. Unfortunately Juri Vella’s world is but an oasis of traditional lifestyle in one of the largest oil-producing regions of Russia.
• Plus Q&A with Liivo Niglas
• Followed by drinks reception
SATURDAY 13th MARCH
KARL AND MARILYN
Director: Priit Pärn, 23mins 52secs
Karl, the main character in this animated drawing, liberates himself of the burden of fame – until he meets fame-seeking Marilyn and turns her into an idol of the masses.
ARNOLD (Teine Arnold)
Director: Urmas E. Liiv, 52mins
When the government awarded the winners of Eurovision in 2001, 22 year old mentally disabled Arnold felt he had the right to an award as well. His case got media attention and in autumn 2002, Arnold won the second prize in the Eurovision song contest for disabled people in Finland. This documentary follows the story of openly bisexual Arnold, his would-be love story with Kati and his ambitious enterprises up to the point when the medical council testifies him as a normal i.e. an ordinary person.
SATURDAY 20th MARCH
NAMES IN MARBLE (Nimed Marmortahvlil)
Director: Elmo Nüganen
Starring: Priit Võigemast, Alo Kõrve, Hele Kõre, Peter Franzen
Estonia/Finland 2002. 90mins.
Renowned Estonian stage director Elmo Nüganen’s debut feature broke box-office records at home to become one of the most successful local films in Estonia’s history. Based on an acclaimed 1935 novel, NAMES IN MARBLE is a handsome historical drama about the War of Liberation (1918-20) that first gave Estonia independence from Russia. The film follows a group of classmates caught up in the nationalistic fervour sweeping the country, and struggling with the decision to join the fight at the front against the Soviets. (Text from European Cinema Film Festival, Canada)
With thanks to the Estonian Film Foundation, the Estonian Embassy and A. Le Coq
NOTES TO THE EDITOR:
For more information about the Estonian Film Foundation see the website http://www.efsa.ee/eng/
For more information about Curzon Cinemas, or to get logos and pictures sent to you contact Sarah Winborn 020 7292 1692 (sarah.winborn@curzoncinemas.com)