Happiness Is Living in Our Land (2026)

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In the midst of the most horrid stagnation era in the Soviet Union – at the end of October 1982 – the Monk (Ivo Uukkivi), Allan Vainola, Peep Männil, and Villu Tamme gather for band practice in a room above the garage of a private house in Pääsküla and form one of the most (politically) heavyweight punk bands in history – Velikiye Luki. For the 60th jubilee of the Soviet Union, Ivo and Villu bake a voodoo ginger cookie and while they gobble it down, they demonstratively establish their programme of action: to destroy the Soviet Union.

Director: Indrek Spungin
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Indrek Spungin, Taavi Aavik
Cinematography: Emilia Lloret, Sten-Johan Lill
Editing: Taavi Aavik
Production: Menufilmid
Country: Estonia
Language: Eesti
Original Language: et
More Films by Director: Indrek Spungin
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Happiness Is Living in Our Land about?
In the midst of the most horrid stagnation era in the Soviet Union – at the end of October 1982 – the Monk (Ivo Uukkivi), Allan Vainola, Peep Männil, and Villu Tamme gather for band practice in a room above the garage of a private house in Pääsküla and form one of the most (politically) heavyweight punk bands in history – Velikiye Luki. For the 60th jubilee of the Soviet Union, Ivo and Villu bake a voodoo ginger cookie and while they gobble it down, they demonstratively establish their programme of action: to destroy the Soviet Union.
Who directed Happiness Is Living in Our Land?
Happiness Is Living in Our Land was directed by Indrek Spungin.
Who stars in Happiness Is Living in Our Land?
Happiness Is Living in Our Land stars Ivo Uukkivi.
How long is Happiness Is Living in Our Land?
Happiness Is Living in Our Land has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Happiness Is Living in Our Land?
Happiness Is Living in Our Land is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Happiness Is Living in Our Land produced?
Happiness Is Living in Our Land was produced in Estonia.