Monument (2008)

Monument (2008) poster

The documentary depicts monuments and heritage artwork that have been closely related to the history of the Republic of Estonia. Estonian sculptors, former political prisoners, social scientists and art historians share their memories in the film. Why do we need our monuments? What kind of attitude has been towards Estonian monuments and heritage artwork during the changing times in local history? Memorial columns can be victims of ideology. Estonia has been governed by several state authorities during the 20th century, all of them have left their own monuments. The destiny of numerous military monuments in East-Europe has become a current issue.

Director: Tõnu Virve
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 54 min
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Screenplay

Music: Sven Grünberg
Cinematography: Rasmus Puksmann, Mihkel Soe
Editing: Rasmus Puksmann, Tõnu Virve
Production: Freyja Film
Country: Estonia
Language: Eesti, Pусский
Original Language: et
More Films by Director: Tõnu Virve
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monument about?
The documentary depicts monuments and heritage artwork that have been closely related to the history of the Republic of Estonia. Estonian sculptors, former political prisoners, social scientists and art historians share their memories in the film. Why do we need our monuments? What kind of attitude has been towards Estonian monuments and heritage artwork during the changing times in local history? Memorial columns can be victims of ideology. Estonia has been governed by several state authorities during the 20th century, all of them have left their own monuments. The destiny of numerous military monuments in East-Europe has become a current issue.
Who directed Monument?
Monument was directed by Tõnu Virve.
How long is Monument?
Monument has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
What genre is Monument?
Monument is a Documentary film.
Where was Monument produced?
Monument was produced in Estonia.