Jüri
Synopsis
Portrait documentary about Jüri Sillart - an innovator, an expressionist, a bright filmmaker and a warm-hearted teacher for whom cinema meant not only a professional field but his whole life. Sillart's work was acknowledged in Estonia, in the former Soviet Union and abroad. Jüri was a sharp personality with a curious mind. Life with all its manifestations was a great source of inspiration for him - everyday events, painting, photography, history of various religions, philosophical and esoterical literature, history, astronomy, mathematics - he was interested in all of this. His colleagues, students and close ones share their memories in the documentary. There are excerpts from films that Jüri Sillart has added his creative contribution to.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julia Sillart
- Original Title
- Jüri
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julia Sillart
Martin Männik
Arko Okk
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Männik
Editor
Julia Sillart
Director
Arko Okk
Producer
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What is Jüri about?
Portrait documentary about Jüri Sillart - an innovator, an expressionist, a bright filmmaker and a warm-hearted teacher for whom cinema meant not only a professional field but his whole life. Sillart's work was acknowledged in Estonia, in the former Soviet Union and abroad. Jüri was a sharp personality with a curious mind. Life with all its manifestations was a great source of inspiration for him - everyday events, painting, photography, history of various religions, philosophical and esoterical literature, history, astronomy, mathematics - he was interested in all of this. His colleagues, students and close ones share their memories in the documentary. There are excerpts from films that Jüri Sillart has added his creative contribution to.
Who directed Jüri?
Jüri was directed by Julia Sillart.
Who stars in Jüri?
The principal cast of Jüri includes Jüri Sillart, Tiina Lokk, Mait Mäekivi.
When was Jüri released and how long is it?
Jüri was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 52m.