_midgarda_:
Time
02 December · 16:00 - 18:00
Location
RSU, K-218

It is a fictitious account of the Middle Ages in Eesti

Cast: Ott Sepp, Mirtel Pohla, Uku Uusberg, Argo Aadli, Ullar Saaremae
Director: Kaaren Kaer

"The year is 1208. The first eastern enlargement of Europe is under way. Brutal forces of Teutonic Order are marching steadily eastward. On their path live simple and peaceful people, whose main pastimes include cultivating earth, singing and, if possible, doing both at the same time. They are Estonians. Ignorant in the ways of war, they find an unlikely leader in a young boy with Catholic upbringing."
© http://ec.europa.eu/malta/
news/il-festival_tal-film_
ewropew_2008_en.htm


"I often find that comedies from other countries don’t strike me quite right. I’ve seen three comedies at the EU festival so far, and two of them—The Iceberg (Belgium) and Hostage (Latvia)—have really fallen flat for me. I always suspect (and probably am right to) that it is my fault for not understanding the culture. Once in a while, however, a comedy comes along with a sense of humor that relates to some of my cultural markers but also has an insane sensibility all its own. Men at Arms, a Monty Pythonesque romp through the history of Estonia in the 12th century, leaves its British counterpart in the dust. One of the funniest films I’ve ever seen, Men at Arms deserves to be the next midnight movie sensation here, there, and everywhere."
© Marilyn Ferdinand
http://www.ferdyonfilms.co
m/?p=132