Revolution of Pigs
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The Revolution of Pigs is an Estonia
n movie that was a feature film debut for 2 young Estonian directors René Reinumägi
and Jaak Kilmi. Fueled by a great soundtrack of classic ‘80s pop, the revolution is brewing. Set in the summer of 1986, hundreds of teenagers have gathered in the woods for Estonian student summer camp—three days full of adventures, falling in love and partying. But, when the teens are forced to comply with rules of proper behavior, camp in a totalitarian system isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. The political metaphor of the counselors’ control leads to an uprising of the students. The main character is 16-year-old Tanel, who initially is as focused on losing his virginity and getting drunk as overthrowing the system. But taking part in the revolt, he discovers himself.
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
n movie that was a feature film debut for 2 young Estonian directors René Reinumägi
René Reinumägi
René Reinumägi is an Estonian film director, scriptwriter and actor,. With Jaak Kilmi he shares nomination for Grand Prix Asturias at the Gijón International Film Festival, nomination for Golden St...
and Jaak Kilmi. Fueled by a great soundtrack of classic ‘80s pop, the revolution is brewing. Set in the summer of 1986, hundreds of teenagers have gathered in the woods for Estonian student summer camp—three days full of adventures, falling in love and partying. But, when the teens are forced to comply with rules of proper behavior, camp in a totalitarian system isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. The political metaphor of the counselors’ control leads to an uprising of the students. The main character is 16-year-old Tanel, who initially is as focused on losing his virginity and getting drunk as overthrowing the system. But taking part in the revolt, he discovers himself.
Cast
- Jass Seljamaa - Tanel
- Evelin Kuusik - Diana
- Lilian Alto - Sunshine
- Uku Uusberg - Urmas
- Vadim Albrant - Futu
- Mikk Tammepõld- Erki
- Merle Liivak - Mariann
- Merli Rosar - Juta
- Tarvo Kaspar Toome - Punk rocker Timo
- Martin Mill - Ats
- Anu Saagim - Meierei
- Peeter Tammearu - Erki's father
- Tõnu Tepandi - Komandör
- Tõnu Oja - Operaator
- Anne Paluver - Staabi mutt
- Arvo Kukumägi - Vuntsidega Komandör
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- Commander of Hundissaare