Taarka (2008)
The first film in the Seto language in the world speaks about the brightest heroine of a small people, the folk singer Hilana Taarka, a woman who lived her whole life as an outcast in a small chimney-less hut; as an unmarried mother of children in poverty, begging her bread, doing odd jobs and singing. She always sang the truth, sometimes bitter, sometimes funny, sometimes cruel. She was feared, despised and coveted. Taarka sang throughout her remarkable life, throughout her fate, from a small Seto village to international fame. And she sang well. Really well. Taarka became the Mother of the Song, a legend. But as a woman, as a member of the community, the Seto people never really accepted her. Taarka - a despised woman and a worshiped singer.
Cast
- Inga Salurand - Taarka
- Siiri Sisask - Taarka
- Marje Metsur - Taarka
- Kaarel Oja - Vasso
- Tõnu Oja - Vasso
- Liina Tennosaar - Taarka's Mother
- Peeter Oja - Taarka's Father
- Marika Vaarik - Vasso's Mother
- Tanel Jonas - Rüa Piitre
- Inara Luigas - Rüa Piitre's Wife
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Taarka about?
- The first film in the Seto language in the world speaks about the brightest heroine of a small people, the folk singer Hilana Taarka, a woman who lived her whole life as an outcast in a small chimney-less hut; as an unmarried mother of children in poverty, begging her bread, doing odd jobs and singing. She always sang the truth, sometimes bitter, sometimes funny, sometimes cruel. She was feared, despised and coveted. Taarka sang throughout her remarkable life, throughout her fate, from a small Seto village to international fame. And she sang well. Really well. Taarka became the Mother of the Song, a legend. But as a woman, as a member of the community, the Seto people never really accepted her. Taarka - a despised woman and a worshiped singer.
- Who directed Taarka?
- Taarka was directed by Ain Mäeots.
- Who stars in Taarka?
- Taarka stars Inga Salurand, Siiri Sisask, Marje Metsur, Kaarel Oja, Tõnu Oja, Liina Tennosaar.
- How long is Taarka?
- Taarka has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Taarka?
- Taarka is a Drama film.
- Where was Taarka produced?
- Taarka was produced in Estonia.