Beauty of Fatherland (2001)
"If men produce bombs, then women bring beauty to this world" - T.J.
The documentary observes two matriarchs - Tiina Jantson governs the beauty contest empire in Estonia; Anne Eenpanu leads the activities of "Home Daughters" - a girls' corps of Estonian Defence League. The film's main characters and their activities are very different. Whereas Anne's pedagogical approach is almost totally based on the love for fatherland then Tiina spends her days in the glitter of show business. However, there are some similiarities in their lives. The documentary studies the values, gender roles and moral norms in Estonia at the beginning of 21st century.
Director: Jaak Kilmi, Andres Maimik
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: December 6, 2001
Screenplay
Cinematography: Erik Norkroos, Jaak Kilmi
Country: Estonia
Language: English, Eesti, Latviešu, Pусский
Original Language: et
Keywords
beauty, beauty contest
More Films by Director: Jaak Kilmi, Andres Maimik
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beauty of Fatherland about?
- The documentary observes two matriarchs - Tiina Jantson governs the beauty contest empire in Estonia; Anne Eenpanu leads the activities of "Home Daughters" - a girls' corps of Estonian Defence League. The film's main characters and their activities are very different. Whereas Anne's pedagogical approach is almost totally based on the love for fatherland then Tiina spends her days in the glitter of show business. However, there are some similiarities in their lives. The documentary studies the values, gender roles and moral norms in Estonia at the beginning of 21st century.
- Who directed Beauty of Fatherland?
- Beauty of Fatherland was directed by Jaak Kilmi, Andres Maimik.
- How long is Beauty of Fatherland?
- Beauty of Fatherland has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Beauty of Fatherland?
- Beauty of Fatherland is a Documentary film.
- Where was Beauty of Fatherland produced?
- Beauty of Fatherland was produced in Estonia.