Viini postmark
1968 · Estonia · 91 min
- Director
- Veljo Käsper
- Screenplay
- Ardi Liives
- Music
- Jaan Rääts
- Cinematography
- Harry Rehe
- Editing
- Veera Parvel
- Production company
- Tallinnfilm
Cast
What it is about
Viini postmark is a 1968 Estonian comedy that follows Martin Roll, played by Jüri Järvet, and his domestic circle, which includes his wife Elma, played by Herta Elviste, and his daughter Ulvi. The story centers on relationships within this family, handled with the light tone typical of comedy.
How it was made
The film was directed by Veljo Käsper and adapts a stage play of the same name written by its screenwriter, Ardi Liives. It was produced at Tallinnfilm, with music by Jaan Rääts, cinematography by Harry Rehe and editing by Veera Parvel. Besides the actors already named, the cast includes Einari Koppel, Ervin Abel, Vladislav Koržets, Paul Ruubel and Alfred Rebane.
Reception and legacy
The film appears on several lists of notable Estonian films, a sign that it remains part of the country's cinematic memory. As an adaptation of a theatre piece, its interest lies in the move from stage to screen, although available information on its critical reception and awards is limited.
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