Rebel with a Bow Tie (2025)
Jaan Tootsen’s documentary follows President Toomas Hendrik Ilves in the last year and a half of his term in office – as he grapples with the complexities of world politics and his private life. Tootsen’s keen camera eye follows Ilves at his most difficult moments, showing no mercy, but creating a gripping, rather harsh and at the same time very human portrait of the President.
Director: Jaan Tootsen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: January 31, 2025
Cast
- Toomas Hendrik Ilves - Self
- Jaan Tootsen - Self
- Piret Arukaevu - Self
- Toomas Sildam - Self
- Ieva Ilvesa - Self
- Evelin Ilves - Self
- Luukas Kristjan Ilves - Self
- Kaido Ole - Self
- Angela Merkel - Self
- Kerli - Self
Screenplay
- Jaan Tootsen (Screenplay)
Music: Vaiko Eplik
Cinematography: Joosep Matjus, Jaan Tootsen
Production: Aadam ja Pojad
Country: Estonia
Language: English, Eesti, Deutsch
Original Language: et
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rebel with a Bow Tie about?
- Jaan Tootsen’s documentary follows President Toomas Hendrik Ilves in the last year and a half of his term in office – as he grapples with the complexities of world politics and his private life. Tootsen’s keen camera eye follows Ilves at his most difficult moments, showing no mercy, but creating a gripping, rather harsh and at the same time very human portrait of the President.
- Who directed Rebel with a Bow Tie?
- Rebel with a Bow Tie was directed by Jaan Tootsen.
- Who stars in Rebel with a Bow Tie?
- Rebel with a Bow Tie stars Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Jaan Tootsen, Piret Arukaevu, Toomas Sildam, Ieva Ilvesa, Evelin Ilves.
- How long is Rebel with a Bow Tie?
- Rebel with a Bow Tie has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Rebel with a Bow Tie?
- Rebel with a Bow Tie is a Documentary film.
- Where was Rebel with a Bow Tie produced?
- Rebel with a Bow Tie was produced in Estonia.