We Lived for Estonia (1997)
During June 1941, Nazi forces occupied Estonia. By 1944, when the Soviet-Nazi frontline was drawing towards the Estonian border from the East, Alfred Käärmann was conscripted into the German military. By September 1944 the Red Army had again occupied Estonia. Alfred was forced to make a decision: whether to stay in Estonia or retreat with the Germans. He chose the former, However he risked arrest and deportation by the Soviets.
Director: Andres Sööt
Genre: War, Documentary
Runtime: 41 min
Release Date: January 1, 1997
Cast
Screenplay
- Andres Sööt (Screenplay)
Music: Sven Grünberg
Language: Eesti
Original Language: et
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is We Lived for Estonia about?
- During June 1941, Nazi forces occupied Estonia. By 1944, when the Soviet-Nazi frontline was drawing towards the Estonian border from the East, Alfred Käärmann was conscripted into the German military. By September 1944 the Red Army had again occupied Estonia. Alfred was forced to make a decision: whether to stay in Estonia or retreat with the Germans. He chose the former, However he risked arrest and deportation by the Soviets.
- Who directed We Lived for Estonia?
- We Lived for Estonia was directed by Andres Sööt.
- Who stars in We Lived for Estonia?
- We Lived for Estonia stars Alfred Käärmann.
- How long is We Lived for Estonia?
- We Lived for Estonia has a runtime of 41m (41 minutes).
- What genre is We Lived for Estonia?
- We Lived for Estonia is a War, Documentary film.