Woman from Kihnu (1974)
Kihnu is a small island in the Gulf of Riga. Soosaar looks at the islanders from the point of view of an explorer, just like his filmmaking hero Robert Flaherty once did. Their traditional lifestyle unfolds in front of his camera: customary songs and rituals, and heartfelt images of people’s daily lives.
Director: Mark Soosaar
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 48 min
Release Date: March 8, 1974
Music: Veljo Tormis
Cinematography: Mark Soosaar
Production: Tallinn television studio
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Eesti
Original Language: et
More Films by Director: Mark Soosaar
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Woman from Kihnu about?
- Kihnu is a small island in the Gulf of Riga. Soosaar looks at the islanders from the point of view of an explorer, just like his filmmaking hero Robert Flaherty once did. Their traditional lifestyle unfolds in front of his camera: customary songs and rituals, and heartfelt images of people’s daily lives.
- Who directed Woman from Kihnu?
- Woman from Kihnu was directed by Mark Soosaar.
- How long is Woman from Kihnu?
- Woman from Kihnu has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
- What genre is Woman from Kihnu?
- Woman from Kihnu is a Documentary film.
- Where was Woman from Kihnu produced?
- Woman from Kihnu was produced in Soviet Union.