Estonia Dreams of Eurovision! (2002)

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One of the traditions peculiar to Europe is the annual Eurovision Song Contest, in which hopeful singers from across the continent - from Slovenia to Sweden and Cyprus to Croatia - attempt to prove their nation's dominance in the field of pop music. Filmmaker Marina Zenovich took her cameras to host country Estonia - the winner in 2001 - to document preparations for the 2002 contest, and found a hotbed of jealous rivalries, national outrage and soap-opera-style scandals. Why did winning duo Tanel and Dave break up just weeks after their win? Why is handsome actor Mart Sander passed over for the presenter job? How does Tanel's sister react when she fails to make the cut for the 2002 contest? Through interviews and observation, Zenovich creates what the London Guardian described as "A Star is Born with extra snow."

Director: Marina Zenovich
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 64 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: David Rea
Editing: Sally Hilton
Production: VIXPIX Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Marina Zenovich
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Estonia Dreams of Eurovision! about?
One of the traditions peculiar to Europe is the annual Eurovision Song Contest, in which hopeful singers from across the continent - from Slovenia to Sweden and Cyprus to Croatia - attempt to prove their nation's dominance in the field of pop music. Filmmaker Marina Zenovich took her cameras to host country Estonia - the winner in 2001 - to document preparations for the 2002 contest, and found a hotbed of jealous rivalries, national outrage and soap-opera-style scandals. Why did winning duo Tanel and Dave break up just weeks after their win? Why is handsome actor Mart Sander passed over for the presenter job? How does Tanel's sister react when she fails to make the cut for the 2002 contest? Through interviews and observation, Zenovich creates what the London Guardian described as "A Star is Born with extra snow."
Who directed Estonia Dreams of Eurovision!?
Estonia Dreams of Eurovision! was directed by Marina Zenovich.
Who stars in Estonia Dreams of Eurovision!?
Estonia Dreams of Eurovision! stars Marina Zenovich, Tanel Padar, Dave Benton, Mart Sander, Eda-Ines Etti, Gerli Padar.
How long is Estonia Dreams of Eurovision!?
Estonia Dreams of Eurovision! has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
What genre is Estonia Dreams of Eurovision!?
Estonia Dreams of Eurovision! is a Documentary film.
Where was Estonia Dreams of Eurovision! produced?
Estonia Dreams of Eurovision! was produced in United Kingdom.