Movie Description
Taarka
(2008)Overview
The first film in the Seto language in the world speaks about the brightest heroine of a small people, the folk singer Hilana Taarka, a woman who lived her whole life as an outcast in a small chimney-less hut; as an unmarried mother of children in poverty, begging her bread, doing odd jobs and singing. She always sang the truth, sometimes bitter, sometimes funny, sometimes cruel. She was feared, despised and coveted. Taarka sang throughout her remarkable life, throughout her fate, from a small Seto village to international fame. And she sang well. Really well. Taarka became the Mother of the Song, a legend. But as a woman, as a member of the community, the Seto people never really accepted her. Taarka - a despised woman and a worshiped singer.
Featured Crew
- Director : Ain Mäeots
- Producer : Anneli Ahven
- Writer : Mart Kivastik,Ain Mäeots,Hardi Volmer,Elo Selirand,Kauksi Ülle
- Editor : Eik Lattu,Maarek Toompere
- Cast : Inga Salurand,Siiri Sisask,Marje Metsur,Kaarel Oja,Tõnu Oja,Liina Tennosaar,Peeter Oja,Marika Vaarik,Tanel Jonas,Inara Luigas,Riho Kütsar,Kirke Kalde,Helge Kalde,Riina Maidre,Pärtel Suits,Konrad Ruuben Sepp,August Varustin,Mikko Nousiainen,Helena Merzin-Tamm,Toomas Lõhmuste,Peeter Volkonski,Hilje Murel,Silvi Jansons,Kaire Vilgats,Ants Ander,Hendrik Toompere Jr.,Tiina Tikk,Tarmo Männard,Rainer Kaunisto,Matti Onnismaa,Markus Luik,Anita Punamäe,Indrek Taalmaa,Owe Petersell,Alo Kurvits,Mait Trink,Hindrek Err,Aarne Soro,Kaspar Kaljas,Ain Mäeots,Siim Maaten,Taivo Tenso,Hardi Volmer,Meelis Hansing,Margus Linnamäe,Kaido Nõmm,Õie Sarv,Helena Kesonen,Marika Ahven,Airis Lasma,Leida Heliste,Anna Kuremägi,Miina Tamm,Kärt Blum,Maret Vabarna,Jane Vabarna,Aino-Maria Helm,Viivika Kooster,Olga Tikk,Maria Saaremaa,Sinaida Raud,Alli Kund,Siiri Toomik,Virve Raag
Cast
Taarka
Taarka
Taarka
Vasso
Vasso
Taarka's Mother
Taarka's Father
Vasso's Mother
Rüa Piitre
Rüa Piitre's Wife
Rüa Ivvan
Tato
Tato
Tato
Serko
Serko
Serko
Armas Väisänen
Anna Raudkats
Station Master
Priest Raag
Nasta / Mistress of Kukumäe
Ex Mistress of Kukumäe
Sister of Kukumäe
Master of Kukumäe
Artist
Baaba
Harjusk
President of Finland
Mannerheim
Soldier
Toomka
Konstantin Päts
Estonian Official
Tavern Keeper
Butcher
Butcher in the Tavern
Banker in the Tavern
Groom
Groom
Groom
Groom
Inspector at the Sewing Workshop
Man in the Tavern
Man in the Tavern
Man in the Tavern
Taarka's Choir
Taarka's Choir
Taarka's Choir
Taarka's Choir
Taarka's Choir
Taarka's Choir
Taarka's Choir
Taarka's Choir
Toomka's Choir
Toomka's Choir
Toomka's Choir
Toomka's Choir
Toomka's Choir
Toomka's Choir
Toomka's Choir
Toomka's Choir
Toomka's Choir
Toomka's Choir
Recommendations
Facts
Original TitleTaarka
Status Released
Release Information
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2008-08-14
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 34m
Production CompaniesExitfilm
Genres
- Drama