Men at Arms (2005)
Year 1208. The first Eastward enlargement of Europe is under way. Brutal forces of the Teutonic Order are steadily marching on. In their path live a simple and peaceful people, whose main pastimes include cultivating the earth, singing and, if possible, doing both at the same time. They are the Estonians. Ignorant in the ways of war, they find an unlikely leader in a young boy with Catholic upbringing. In their fight for freedom, the Estonians encounter numerous obstacles, including the Germans, French, Russians and, worst of all, the Latvians. Will they succeed in defeating their enemies or will they experience a cultural awakening?
Cast
- Ott Sepp - Uru Tark
- Mirtel Pohla - Ilge
- Märt Avandi - Hippolyt, Bailiff of Jūrmala
- Raivo E. Tamm - Bishop Albert
- Uku Uusberg - Tugis / Nugis
- Argo Aadli - Leholas
- Ain Mäeots - Lembitu
- Anti Kobin - Manivalde / German Knight
- Üllar Saaremäe - Mentor Wolfram
- Mait Malmsten - Brother Wismuth
Screenplay
Themes
Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony, Action-Packed Excitement, Martial Arts and Action
Keywords
fight, satire, surrealism, europe, fictional war, death, medieval, elderly, part animation, estonia
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Men at Arms about?
- Year 1208. The first Eastward enlargement of Europe is under way. Brutal forces of the Teutonic Order are steadily marching on. In their path live a simple and peaceful people, whose main pastimes include cultivating the earth, singing and, if possible, doing both at the same time. They are the Estonians. Ignorant in the ways of war, they find an unlikely leader in a young boy with Catholic upbringing. In their fight for freedom, the Estonians encounter numerous obstacles, including the Germans, French, Russians and, worst of all, the Latvians. Will they succeed in defeating their enemies or will they experience a cultural awakening?
- Who directed Men at Arms?
- Men at Arms was directed by Kaaren Kaer.
- Who stars in Men at Arms?
- Men at Arms stars Ott Sepp, Mirtel Pohla, Märt Avandi, Raivo E. Tamm, Uku Uusberg, Argo Aadli.
- How long is Men at Arms?
- Men at Arms has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is Men at Arms?
- Men at Arms is a Comedy, Action film.
- Where was Men at Arms produced?
- Men at Arms was produced in Estonia.
- What are the themes of Men at Arms?
- The themes of Men at Arms include: Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony, Action-Packed Excitement, Martial Arts and Action.