St. John's Day (1978)
Documentary about the St. John's Day festival in Tallinn. Recorded with a hidden camera, the film is full of contrasts and expressively depicts the changes in the traditions of Midsummer's Eve and the emotional impoverishment of city dwellers, showing their behaviour at the bonfires - their loneliness as well as their alcohol-induced exuberant state in big crowds.
Director: Andres Sööt
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: April 1, 1978
Screenplay
Cinematography: Andres Sööt
Production: Tallinnfilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Eesti, Pусский
Original Language: et
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is St. John's Day about?
- Documentary about the St. John's Day festival in Tallinn. Recorded with a hidden camera, the film is full of contrasts and expressively depicts the changes in the traditions of Midsummer's Eve and the emotional impoverishment of city dwellers, showing their behaviour at the bonfires - their loneliness as well as their alcohol-induced exuberant state in big crowds.
- Who directed St. John's Day?
- St. John's Day was directed by Andres Sööt.
- How long is St. John's Day?
- St. John's Day has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is St. John's Day?
- St. John's Day is a Documentary film.
- Where was St. John's Day produced?
- St. John's Day was produced in Soviet Union.