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Darkness in Tallinn

Original title: Tallinn pimeduses
  • 19931993
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
431
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Darkness in Tallinn (1993)
  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Thriller
In August, 1991, Estonia reclaims its independence from the USSR and brings to its national bank nearly $1 billion in gold bullion hidden in Paris for 50 years. Russian mobsters have a bold ... Read allIn August, 1991, Estonia reclaims its independence from the USSR and brings to its national bank nearly $1 billion in gold bullion hidden in Paris for 50 years. Russian mobsters have a bold plan to hijack the gold after shutting down the capital's power at midnight. For this they... Read allIn August, 1991, Estonia reclaims its independence from the USSR and brings to its national bank nearly $1 billion in gold bullion hidden in Paris for 50 years. Russian mobsters have a bold plan to hijack the gold after shutting down the capital's power at midnight. For this they need Toivo, an electrical technician. His wife is pregnant and she urges him to take the ... Read all
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  • Director
    • Ilkka Järvi-Laturi
  • Writers
    • Paul Kolsby(screenplay)
    • Ilkka Järvi-Laturi(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ivo Uukkivi
    • Milena Gulbe
    • Monika Mäger
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  • Director
    • Ilkka Järvi-Laturi
  • Writers
    • Paul Kolsby(screenplay)
    • Ilkka Järvi-Laturi(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ivo Uukkivi
    • Milena Gulbe
    • Monika Mäger
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    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Ivo Uukkivi
    • Toivoas Toivo
    Milena Gulbe
    • Mariaas Maria
    Monika Mäger
    • Terjeas Terje
    Enn Klooren
    Enn Klooren
    • Mihhailas Mihhail
    Väino Laes
    • Andresas Andres
    Peeter Oja
    • Dimitrias Dimitri
    Jüri Järvet
    Jüri Järvet
    • Antonas Anton
    Villem Indrikson
    • Kallasas Kallas
    Andres Raag
    • Kallase kaaslaneas Kallase kaaslane
    Gerardo Contreras
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Martin Tulmin
    • Beebias Beebi
    Kadri Kilvet
    • Meditsiiniõdeas Meditsiiniõde
    Salme Poopuu
    • Meditsiiniõdeas Meditsiiniõde
    Ulvi Kreitsmann
    • Meditsiiniõdeas Meditsiiniõde
    Kristel Kärner
    • Rase naineas Rase naine
    Aleksander Kortava
    • Meesas Mees
    Tõnu Kark
    Tõnu Kark
    • Konias Koni
    Stepan Maurits
    • Koni kaaslaneas Koni kaaslane
    • Director
      • Ilkka Järvi-Laturi
    • Writers
      • Paul Kolsby(screenplay) (novel)
      • Ilkka Järvi-Laturi(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Was the first Estonian feature-film made after its independence.

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    8/10
    Darkness in Tallinn : an extraordinary comedy film reflecting nuances of Baltic culture.
    This is one of those landmark films which needs to be situated in the context of time.Darkness in Tallinn was made in 1993.It was a period of chaos,confusion and gross disorder not only for ordinary denizens of Estonia but also for countless citizens of other former nations which were a part of mighty Soviet empire.It was in such a tense climate that a young country named Estonia was born.As newly established governments are known to encounter teething problems,Estonia too faced numerous troubles as some corrupt officials manipulated state machinery for filling their dirty pockets by making use of their selfish means.This is one of this film's core themes.Darkness in Tallinn appears as an Estonian film but it was made by a Finnish director Ilka Järvilaturi. He has tried his best to infuse as many possible doses of Estonian humor.This is why one can call it a comedy film of political undertones.As ordinary people are involved in this film, we can say that this film signifies good versus evil.This is not a new concept as it is readily available in most of the religious books of different faiths.Darkness in Talinn shows us as to how ordinary governments can also be toppled by corrupt people.A nice film to watch on a sunny day.
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    • Release date
      • June 23, 1995 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Estonia
      • Finland
      • Sweden
      • United States
    • Language
      • Estonian
    • Also known as
      • City Unplugged
    • Filming locations
      • Tallinn, Estonia
    • Production companies
      • Filmzolfo
      • Upstream Pictures
      • Filmlance International AB
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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