Revolution of Pigs

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Revolution of Pigs
Directed by René Reinumägi
Jaak Kilmi
Produced by Anu Veermäe
Written by René Reinumägi
Jaak Kilmi
Starring Jass Seljamaa
Uku Uusberg
Lilian Alto
Arvo Kukumägi
Music by Leslie Laasner, Rein Rannap
Cinematography Arko Okk
Editing by Lauri Laasik
Distributed by Internetcinema
Sigade revolutsioon oü
AS MPDE Eesti: cinemas in Estonia
Release date(s) 2004 (world premiere at Moscow MIFF)
Running time 98 min.
Country Estonia
Language Estonia language
Official website

Revolution of Pigs is cult movie from Estonia. 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.


[edit] Logline

  • You have right to fight for your rights!
  • You need a revolution to become independent. Don’t give up!

[edit] 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 father
  • Tõnu Tepandi - Komandör
  • Tõnu Oja - Operaator
  • Anne Paluver - Staabi mutt
  • Arvo Kukumägi - Vuntsidega Komandör
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Director Rene Reinumägi and Jaak Kilmi.
Director Rene Reinumägi and Jaak Kilmi.
Awards
Preceded by
The Nekst
Special Jury Prize Silver St. George
Moscow 26. International Film Festival MIFF( For film that could show the past but represent the future)
Succeeded by
Bad Land
KULKA Award for Best Motion Picture
BEST FILM OF YEAR 2004
Succeeded by
Vanameeste paradiis