The Russians on Crow Island (2012)
On the Eastern border of the European Union, on the River Narva, separating Estonia and Russia, lies Crow Island. The Krenholm Manufacturing Company founded on that island in 1857 was closed down for good in 2010. There is not a single family in Narva that has not been affected by the bankruptcy of the textile factory. Unemployed men, homeless children, street beggars, drug addicts, thieves—these are the people that live in this Russian-speaking Estonian town. It is like a bad dream. Where can they find salvation? Soviet nostalgia dies hard in this town, as does rage caused by wasted lives. How can they build new lives from these ruins? Is it possible to do the impossible?
Director: Sulev Keedus
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: April 6, 2012
Screenplay
Cinematography: Sulev Keedus
Editing: Kaie-Ene Rääk
Production: F-Seitse
Country: Estonia
Language: Eesti, Pусский
Original Language: et
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Russians on Crow Island about?
- On the Eastern border of the European Union, on the River Narva, separating Estonia and Russia, lies Crow Island. The Krenholm Manufacturing Company founded on that island in 1857 was closed down for good in 2010. There is not a single family in Narva that has not been affected by the bankruptcy of the textile factory. Unemployed men, homeless children, street beggars, drug addicts, thieves—these are the people that live in this Russian-speaking Estonian town. It is like a bad dream. Where can they find salvation? Soviet nostalgia dies hard in this town, as does rage caused by wasted lives. How can they build new lives from these ruins? Is it possible to do the impossible?
- Who directed The Russians on Crow Island?
- The Russians on Crow Island was directed by Sulev Keedus.
- How long is The Russians on Crow Island?
- The Russians on Crow Island has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is The Russians on Crow Island?
- The Russians on Crow Island is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Russians on Crow Island produced?
- The Russians on Crow Island was produced in Estonia.