Silent Surrender (2010)

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What does it feel to live in the turbulent times as a ten-year-old, in the country that one day thrives and the next day will disappear from the world map? The pivotal times of the year 1939 both for Estonia and the whole world changed history. The filmmakers examine the events side by side with the memories of the children of the era. Family photos, newspaper cuts, dramatic archival excerpts, memories of elderly people who used to be children at that time - all of this reflect the tragic events of 1939 and the silent destruction of the Republic of Estonia.

Director: Liina Triškina-Vanhatalo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 62 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Siim Randla
Cinematography: Meelis Veeremets, Mait Mäekivi
Editing: Liina Triškina-Vanhatalo
Production: Allfilm
Country: Estonia
Language: Eesti
Original Language: et
More Films by Director: Liina Triškina-Vanhatalo
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silent Surrender about?
What does it feel to live in the turbulent times as a ten-year-old, in the country that one day thrives and the next day will disappear from the world map? The pivotal times of the year 1939 both for Estonia and the whole world changed history. The filmmakers examine the events side by side with the memories of the children of the era. Family photos, newspaper cuts, dramatic archival excerpts, memories of elderly people who used to be children at that time - all of this reflect the tragic events of 1939 and the silent destruction of the Republic of Estonia.
Who directed Silent Surrender?
Silent Surrender was directed by Liina Triškina-Vanhatalo.
Who stars in Silent Surrender?
Silent Surrender stars Tambet Tuisk.
How long is Silent Surrender?
Silent Surrender has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
What genre is Silent Surrender?
Silent Surrender is a Documentary film.
Where was Silent Surrender produced?
Silent Surrender was produced in Estonia.