November (2017)

In a poor Estonian village, a group of peasants use magic and folk remedies to survive the winter, and a young woman tries to get a young man to love her.

Director:

Rainer Sarnet

Writers:

Andrus Kivirähk (novel), Rainer Sarnet

Stars:

Rea Lest, Jörgen Liik, Arvo Kukumägi

14 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rea Lest	...	Liina
Jörgen Liik	...	Hans
Arvo Kukumägi	...	Rein
Katariina Unt	...	Luise
Taavi Eelmaa	...	Ints
Heino Kalm	...	Sander
Meelis Rämmeld	...	Jaan
Dieter Laser	...	Baron
Jette Loona Hermanis	...	Baroness
Jaan Tooming	...	Devil
Klara Eighorn	...	Witch
Ene Pappel	...	Imbi
Ernst Lillemets	...	Ärni
Sepa Tom	...	Endel
Tiina Keeman	...	Rosalie

Storyline

"November" is based on Estonian novel "Rehepapp" by Andrus Kivirähk, a bestseller of the last twenty years. The film is a mixture of magic, black humor and romantic love. The story is set in a pagan Estonian village where werewolves, the plague, and spirits roam. The villagers' main problem is how to survive the cold, dark winter. And, to that aim, nothing is taboo. People steal from each other, from their German manor lords, and from spirits, the devil, and Christ. To guard their souls, they'll give them away to thieving creatures made of wood and metal called kratts, who help their masters by stealing more. They steal even if their barns are already overflowing. Stealing is an obsession that makes the villagers more and more like the soulless creatures they command, the kratts. The main character of the film is a young farm girl named Liina who is hopelessly and forlornly in love with a village boy named Hans. Her longing makes the girl become a werewolf and jump into an ice-cold ...

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Plot Keywords:

mechanism comes to life | folklore | witch | peasant | plague | 

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Romance

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Dieter Laser was not happy with the final film. He claimed on Twitter that the director, Rainer Sarnet, "cheated and betrayed the concept" both had agreed on.

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Connections

Referenced in KVIFF Guide: Episode #1.2 (2017)

User Reviews

a gem

Adaptation of an Estonian novel, it is a fine, subtle, inspired mix of fairy tale, magic and pagan community. A fascinating meeting of love, stealing and forbidden secrets. Embroidery of dark humor and poetry and high sensitivity. Impressive cinematography, it is not surprising but real well crafted. Short, just an Estonian gem.

Details

Official Sites:

facebook page

Country:

Estonia

Language:

Estonian German Italian

Release Date:

23 February 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

November

Filming Locations:

Estonia

Box Office

Budget:

EUR1,450,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,354, 25 February 2018

Gross USA:

$19,084

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$19,084

Company Credits

Production Co:

Homeless Bob Production, Opus Film, PRPL

Technical Specs

Runtime:

115 min

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1