Father, Son and Holy Theatre (2010)
Alar Sudak alias Elaan is the don Quijote of Estonian theatre - predestined to eternal loneliness. Sudak's dream to become an officially acknowledged actor has never come true. He has failed the entrace exams to the Drama School of Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre and other schools. The documentary tells a story related to the Old Testament - including good-hearted Satan, water wars, unrequited love of theatre, jurisprudence, community's revenge that lasts over several generations and regimes. Elaan's life and destiny includes so much drama that he is unable to let go of it - as his actor's spirit cannot live without it.
Director: Marko Raat
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 38 min
Release Date: January 19, 2010
Cast
Screenplay
Cinematography: Marko Raat, Rein Kotov
Editing: Madli Lääne
Production: Allfilm
Country: Estonia
Language: Eesti
Original Language: et
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Father, Son and Holy Theatre about?
- Alar Sudak alias Elaan is the don Quijote of Estonian theatre - predestined to eternal loneliness. Sudak's dream to become an officially acknowledged actor has never come true. He has failed the entrace exams to the Drama School of Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre and other schools. The documentary tells a story related to the Old Testament - including good-hearted Satan, water wars, unrequited love of theatre, jurisprudence, community's revenge that lasts over several generations and regimes. Elaan's life and destiny includes so much drama that he is unable to let go of it - as his actor's spirit cannot live without it.
- Who directed Father, Son and Holy Theatre?
- Father, Son and Holy Theatre was directed by Marko Raat.
- Who stars in Father, Son and Holy Theatre?
- Father, Son and Holy Theatre stars Alar Sudak, Elmo Nüganen, Eino Baskin, Kalju Komissarov.
- How long is Father, Son and Holy Theatre?
- Father, Son and Holy Theatre has a runtime of 38m (38 minutes).
- What genre is Father, Son and Holy Theatre?
- Father, Son and Holy Theatre is a Documentary film.
- Where was Father, Son and Holy Theatre produced?
- Father, Son and Holy Theatre was produced in Estonia.