The feature is a loose adaptation of the Russian literary classic's defining work that packs together highly stylised settings shot in Estonia's defunct churches and monasteries with a soundtrack ranging from classical to disco. It is the third feature by Sarnet and his second film for cinematic release. The film picked up 2,177 admissions in it opening weekend, a fairly strong showing for a domestic art-house pic.
The film was produced by Katrin Kissa of Homeless Bob Productions, the company that also produced the highly acclaimed The Temptation of St.Tony by Veiko Õunpuu. The film's 595,000 EUR budget was provided by Estonian funds, with the bulk coming from the Estonian Film Foundation. The producer has yet to announce an international sales agent for the feature.
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Web-page
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Credits:
Original title: Idioot
Director: Rainer Sarnet
Script: Rainer Sarnet
Cinematography: Mart Taniel
Set designer: Jaagup Roomet
Sound designer: Ivo Felt
Costume designers: Jaanus Vahtra, Riina Põldroos
Editor: Tambet Tasuja
Composer: Ülo Krigul
Make-up: Anu Konze
Producer: Katrin Kissa
Production company: Homeless Bob Productions
Principal cast:
Risto Kübar, Katariina Unt, Tambet Tuisk, Ragne Veensalu, Ain Lutsepp, Taavi Eelmaa, Juhan Ulfsak, Kaido Veermäe
Length: 132 min
Genre: drama
16mm / color / DolbySR
