Estonian Funeral

2021 1h 32m ET

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 2

Comedy

Synopsis

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A wide range of relatives and acquaintances have traveled to a funeral, and as is typical of Estonians, the sad event turns into a comical one as the evening develops. The primordial disputes that arise among the Estonians take on hyperbolic dimensions as events unfold, creating misunderstandings.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Markus Habakukk
Andres
Sandra Ashilevi
Lee
Hilje Murel
Maret
Jan Uuspõld
Sass
Merle Palmiste
Iida
Ago Anderson
Karla
Peeter Oja
Tiit
Tambet Tuisk
Indrek

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: René Vilbre
Writers: Ott Kilusk
Languages: Estonian
Countries: Estonia

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by René Vilbre, shot by Manfred Vainokivi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Arian Levin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Margo Siimon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Markus Habakukk and Sandra Ashilevi and Hilje Murel carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt13491982 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

René Vilbre directs. Manfred Vainokivi behind the camera. Arian Levin scores. Margo Siimon cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Estonia. Dialogue in Estonian.

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1Released 5 years ago.
2Directed by René Vilbre, shot by Manfred Vainokivi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Arian Levin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Margo Siimon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Markus Habakukk and Sandra Ashilevi and Hilje Murel carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt13491982 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.