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1944

1944

2015Movie⏱️ 1h 40m
DramaHistoryWar
7
IMDB Rating
6,852 votes

In 1944 Estonia, a fratricide war ensues when Estonians of the retreating German forces fight against Estonians conscripted into the advancing Soviet Red Army.

Director
Elmo Nüganen
Writers
N/A
Stars
Kaspar Velberg, Kristjan Üksküla, Maiken Pius
Release Date
November 4, 2015
Language
Estonian, Russian, German
Country
Estonia, Finland
🏆 2
Wins
🎯 5
Nominations
💬 42
Reviews
📋 11.0K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

Kaspar Velberg
Kaspar Velberg
as Karl Tammik
Kristjan Üksküla
Kristjan Üksküla
as Jüri Jõgi
👤
Maiken Pius
as Aino Tammik
Gert Raudsep
Gert Raudsep
as Ants 'Saareste'
👤
Hendrik Toompere Jr. Jr.
as Kristjan 'Põder'
👤
Karl-Andreas Kalmet
as Vladimir 'Kamenski'
Henrik Kalmet
Henrik Kalmet
as Voldemar 'Piir'
Pääru Oja
Pääru Oja
as Sanitar Elmar 'Säinas'
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Priit Strandberg
as Lembit 'Raadik'
Priit Pius
Priit Pius
as Vennad Käärid

💰 Box Office

$109,768
Worldwide Gross

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
Sound
Dolby Digital
Color
Color
Filming Location
Sinimäed Hills, Narva-Jõesuu municipality, Ida-Viru County, Estonia
Production
Matila Röhr Productions (MRP), Taska Film

🏷️ Keywords

year 1944soviet red armyretreateastern frontwaffen ss

🎯 Categories

DocudramaDramaHistoryWar

⭐ Featured Review

One of the most impressive WW2 movies from this decade.
by moshtheboss2015-07-07
9/10

"A WW2 movie coming from Estonia. A part in that war many westerners forget about and even more so those not 'into' world war history. Originally Estonia declared neutrality in the war but was occupied by the Soviet Union in 1940. Mass political arrests,deportations, and executions followed. Many Estonians were force into the Red army. During the German Operation Barbarossa in 1941 Estonia was occupied by Germany. As a result many Estonians were conscripted to the Nazi German forces and also many became SS Volunteers, recognizable by the 'Blue, Black & White' Estonian ..."

💡 Did You Know?

The tanks shown are the T-34/85. In the Soviet Union they are known as the Model 1943

📖 Synopsis

In 1944 Estonia, a fratricide war ensues when Estonians of the retreating German forces fight against Estonians conscripted into the advancing Soviet Red Army.