Archive of films Empty / Tühirand

Estonia
2006, 43 min

Section: Forum of Independents - Competition
Year: 2006

The young man Mati spends a weekend with his wife Helina and her lover Edouard. A laconic portrait of love the Estonian way in the style of Aki Kaurismäki or Jim Jarmusch.

Synopsis

The young man Mati spends a weekend with his wife Helina and her lover Edouard. A laconic portrait of love the Estonian way in the style of Aki Kaurismäki or Jim Jarmusch.

About the director

Veiko Ounpuu (b. 1972) is an unsuccessful ex-salesman, backpacker, driver, a reluctant employee of sundry advertising agencies and a bankrupt film producer. After studying at the Estonian Academy of Arts he became a painter. He also writes for an Estonian cultural weekly and is involved in film. He wrote and directed his short film debut Empty in 2006. He lives in Tallinn.

Contacts

Kuukulgur Film
Niine 11, 10414, Tallinn
Estonia
Tel: +372 529 4604
Fax: +372 600 9238
E-mail: [email protected]
www: www.kuukulgur.ee

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About the film

Color, 35 mm
International premiere

Section:	Forum of Independents - Competition

Director:	Veiko Õunpuu
Screenplay:	Veiko Ounpuu
Dir. of Photography:	Mart Taniel
Music:	Ülo Krigul
Editor:	Jan – Erik Nogisto
Producer:	Katrin Kissa, Rain Tolk
Production:	Kuukulgur Film
Cast:	Rain Tolk, Taavi Eelmaa, Maarja Jakobson
Contact:	Kuukulgur Film

Guests

Katrin Kissa

Producer

Veiko Õunpuu

Film Director

Lili Pilt

Film Institution Rep.

Mart Taniel

Director of Photography