In "1944" Director Elmo Nyuganena portrays the real events on the Eastern Front in Estonia in 1944, from the Battle Of Tannenburg Line, the July fighting on the Sinimäed Hills, until ...
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Kaspar Velberg | ... | Karl Tammik |
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Kristjan Üksküla | ... | Jüri Jõgi |
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Maiken Schmidt | ... | Aino Tammik |
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Gert Raudsep | ... | Ants 'Saareste' |
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Hendrik Toompere Jr. Jr. | ... | Kristjan 'Põder' (as Hendrik Toompere Jr.) |
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Karl-Andreas Kalmet | ... | Vladimir 'Kamenski' |
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Henrik Kalmet | ... | Voldemar 'Piir' |
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Pääru Oja | ... | Sanitar Elmar 'Säinas' |
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Priit Strandberg | ... | Lembit 'Raadik' |
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Priit Pius | ... | Vennad Käärid |
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Märt Pius | ... | Vennad Käärid |
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Kristo Viiding | ... | Leonhard 'Talu' |
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Jaak Prints | ... | Autojuht Richard Pastak |
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Magnús Mariuson | ... | 'Taanlane Carl', Carl Madsen |
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Mait Malmsten | ... | Omavalitsuse tegelane |
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In "1944" Director Elmo Nyuganena portrays the real events on the Eastern Front in Estonia in 1944, from the Battle Of Tannenburg Line, the July fighting on the Sinimäed Hills, until November, when the Sorve peninsula was already conquered by the Soviet Army. The war is shown through the eyes of participants in the events on both warring sides - the Estonians who fought on the side of the German Army in the 20th Estonian division Waffen-SS, and as part of the 8th Estonian Rifle Corps of the Soviet Army. For residents of Estonia it was a war in which everyone makes their own choices. It is with such hard choices facing the main characters of the film - the soldiers of the opposing sides Carl Tammik and Urey Jogi - as well as their comrades, relatives, friends and even strangers. Written by Ahmed Tanvir
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4 November 2015 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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€1,620,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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It was selected as the Estonian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards but it was not nominated. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Roughly speaking, there are 2 sorts of war films - those focusing on a big battle/offensive, and those where a war is a background excuse/reason to substantiate the actions of the characters. The Estonian 1944 has nicely managed to combine both of them in the 1.5-hour-film, without a single protagonist, but still with many personages and events. The script is smooth and motivated (based on several diaries), the venues and dates are real - at least for most of Estonians; foreigners might need additional information as even cardinal points for locations may be confusing. The cast is evenly strong, but again - almost all performers are well known in Estonia, also those in smaller roles, and local viewers would have joy of recognition, but there is no actor with fame beyond Estonia. So, the budget of below EUR 2 million was followed...
All in all, a painful yet realistic story, a fine creation to think back / find out how the things were in this part of the world in 1944, even when the concepts and approaches are clearly visible. A balanced story without political correctness or "decent" views on history.