Verba Dierum: A Year with Marju Lepajõe (2019)
People wander around looking for their lives that will always remain unattainable. This film is about Marju Lepajõe, who was a classical philologist, a religious historian and a lecturer at the Faculty of Theology at the University of Tartu. With a witty charm, Marju reflects on the modern world, where the need and the ability to deal with a subject matter in depth have become insignificant. Even universities, temples of erudition and culture, are losing their intellectual aspect. Where can a scholar find their place in these unfavourable circumstances? The viewers get a chance to follow Marju on her path towards refined wording and personal truth. This is an encounter that broadens the mind, offers comfort and inspires
Director: Vallo Toomla
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: October 28, 2019
Cast
Cinematography: Erik Põllumaa
Editing: Kaie-Ene Rääk
Production: F-Seitse
Country: Estonia
Language: Eesti
Original Language: et
More Films by Director: Vallo Toomla
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Verba Dierum: A Year with Marju Lepajõe about?
- People wander around looking for their lives that will always remain unattainable. This film is about Marju Lepajõe, who was a classical philologist, a religious historian and a lecturer at the Faculty of Theology at the University of Tartu. With a witty charm, Marju reflects on the modern world, where the need and the ability to deal with a subject matter in depth have become insignificant. Even universities, temples of erudition and culture, are losing their intellectual aspect. Where can a scholar find their place in these unfavourable circumstances? The viewers get a chance to follow Marju on her path towards refined wording and personal truth. This is an encounter that broadens the mind, offers comfort and inspires
- Who directed Verba Dierum: A Year with Marju Lepajõe?
- Verba Dierum: A Year with Marju Lepajõe was directed by Vallo Toomla.
- Who stars in Verba Dierum: A Year with Marju Lepajõe?
- Verba Dierum: A Year with Marju Lepajõe stars Marju Lepajõe.
- How long is Verba Dierum: A Year with Marju Lepajõe?
- Verba Dierum: A Year with Marju Lepajõe has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Verba Dierum: A Year with Marju Lepajõe?
- Verba Dierum: A Year with Marju Lepajõe is a Documentary film.
- Where was Verba Dierum: A Year with Marju Lepajõe produced?
- Verba Dierum: A Year with Marju Lepajõe was produced in Estonia.