Fools of Fame

Kuulsuse Narrid

In early 20th-century Estonia, an aspiring writer and an inventor become rivals for a laundress's heart, battling for legacy amid the harsh realities of life and love.

2023

Comedy

Fools of Fame

Kuulsuse Narrid

In early 20th-century Estonia, an aspiring writer and an inventor become rivals for a laundress's heart, battling for legacy amid the harsh realities of life and love.

2023

Comedy

Description

Based on one of the most loved Estonian classic stories, “Fools of Fame” takes us back to the beginning of 20th century, when Estonia was part of the Tsarist Empire. National self-consciousness was starting to bloom and many Estonians had a burning desire to create something eternal for their Nation – whether it was a miracle of engineering or a piece of timeless literature. It's is a tragicomic story about high aspirations in difficult times. It's a story of how the realisation of beautiful ideals can be hindered by mundane things and adverse circumstances.

Description

Based on one of the most loved Estonian classic stories, “Fools of Fame” takes us back to the beginning of 20th century, when Estonia was part of the Tsarist Empire. National self-consciousness was starting to bloom and many Estonians had a burning desire to create something eternal for their Nation – whether it was a miracle of engineering or a piece of timeless literature. It's is a tragicomic story about high aspirations in difficult times. It's a story of how the realisation of beautiful ideals can be hindered by mundane things and adverse circumstances.

Description

Based on one of the most loved Estonian classic stories, “Fools of Fame” takes us back to the beginning of 20th century, when Estonia was part of the Tsarist Empire. National self-consciousness was starting to bloom and many Estonians had a burning desire to create something eternal for their Nation – whether it was a miracle of engineering or a piece of timeless literature. It's is a tragicomic story about high aspirations in difficult times. It's a story of how the realisation of beautiful ideals can be hindered by mundane things and adverse circumstances.

About

Released

2023

Released

2023

Released

2023

Released

2023

Production company

Taska, Apollo

Production company

Taska, Apollo

Production company

Taska, Apollo

Production company

Taska, Apollo

Country of origin

Estonia

Country of origin

Estonia

Country of origin

Estonia

Country of origin

Estonia

Genre

Comedy

Genre

Comedy

Genre

Comedy

Genre

Comedy

Details

Audio

Estonian

Audio

Estonian

Audio

Estonian

Audio

Estonian

Subtitles

English

Subtitles

English

Subtitles

English

Subtitles

English

Run time

85 minutes

Run time

85 minutes

Run time

85 minutes

Run time

85 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast, crew

Director

Ain Mäeots

Director

Ain Mäeots

Director

Ain Mäeots

Director

Ain Mäeots

Starring

Karl Robert Saaremäe, Veiko Porkanen, Maiken Pius ja Ott Sepp, Saara Nüganen, Marian Heinat, Loviise Kapper, Argo Aadli, Margo Mitt, Vallo Kirs, Margus Jaanovits, Guido Kangur, Stefan Kristofer Soeson, Ott Raidmets, Tiit Sukk ja Jüri Lumiste

Starring

Karl Robert Saaremäe, Veiko Porkanen, Maiken Pius ja Ott Sepp, Saara Nüganen, Marian Heinat, Loviise Kapper, Argo Aadli, Margo Mitt, Vallo Kirs, Margus Jaanovits, Guido Kangur, Stefan Kristofer Soeson, Ott Raidmets, Tiit Sukk ja Jüri Lumiste

Starring

Karl Robert Saaremäe, Veiko Porkanen, Maiken Pius ja Ott Sepp, Saara Nüganen, Marian Heinat, Loviise Kapper, Argo Aadli, Margo Mitt, Vallo Kirs, Margus Jaanovits, Guido Kangur, Stefan Kristofer Soeson, Ott Raidmets, Tiit Sukk ja Jüri Lumiste

Starring

Karl Robert Saaremäe, Veiko Porkanen, Maiken Pius ja Ott Sepp, Saara Nüganen, Marian Heinat, Loviise Kapper, Argo Aadli, Margo Mitt, Vallo Kirs, Margus Jaanovits, Guido Kangur, Stefan Kristofer Soeson, Ott Raidmets, Tiit Sukk ja Jüri Lumiste

Producers

Kristian Taska, Adeele Tähemaa, Tanel Tatter, Veiko Esken

Producers

Kristian Taska, Adeele Tähemaa, Tanel Tatter, Veiko Esken

Producers

Kristian Taska, Adeele Tähemaa, Tanel Tatter, Veiko Esken

Producers

Kristian Taska, Adeele Tähemaa, Tanel Tatter, Veiko Esken

Scriptwriter

Ott Kilusk

Scriptwriter

Ott Kilusk

Scriptwriter

Ott Kilusk

Scriptwriter

Ott Kilusk

Editors

Andres Hallik

Editors

Andres Hallik

Editors

Andres Hallik

Editors

Andres Hallik

Cinematographer

Mihkel Soe

Cinematographer

Mihkel Soe

Cinematographer

Mihkel Soe

Cinematographer

Mihkel Soe

Logline

In early 20th-century Estonia, an aspiring writer and an inventor become rivals for a laundress's heart, battling for legacy amid the harsh realities of life and love.

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