A Man Who Never Was
Inimene, keda polnud
Synopsis
In the final weeks of the existence of the Soviet empire, a number of unusual films were released. In this wry Estonian comedy, a woman with an unusual talent for mimicry which eventually earns her a career on the radio between WWII and the Russian resettlement of that country (with a corresponding deportation of millions of Estonians to Siberia). In an absurd fashion, her self-generate sound effects help her get out of all sorts of scrapes with the authorities. When those fail, her incredible nonchalance succeeds. By the end of the film, it becomes clear that she has bestowed her inimitable imitative gift on her newborn son, as well.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peeter Simm
- Screenplay & Story
- Toomas Raudam
- Original Score
- Tõnu Raadik
- Original Title
- Inimene, keda polnud
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Estonian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Tallinnfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peeter Simm
Toomas Raudam
Tõnu Raadik
Ago Ruus
Sirje Haagel
Department Leadership Roster
Peeter Simm
Director
Mare Raidma
Costume Design
Sirje Haagel
Editor
Toomas Raudam
Writer
Ago Ruus
Director of Photography
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What is A Man Who Never Was about?
In the final weeks of the existence of the Soviet empire, a number of unusual films were released. In this wry Estonian comedy, a woman with an unusual talent for mimicry which eventually earns her a career on the radio between WWII and the Russian resettlement of that country (with a corresponding deportation of millions of Estonians to Siberia). In an absurd fashion, her self-generate sound effects help her get out of all sorts of scrapes with the authorities. When those fail, her incredible nonchalance succeeds. By the end of the film, it becomes clear that she has bestowed her inimitable imitative gift on her newborn son, as well.
Who directed A Man Who Never Was?
A Man Who Never Was was directed by Peeter Simm.
Who stars in A Man Who Never Was?
The principal cast of A Man Who Never Was includes Katri Khorma, Tõnu Kilgas, Jüri Krjukov, Rita Raave, Tõnu Raadik.
When was A Man Who Never Was released and how long is it?
A Man Who Never Was was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for A Man Who Never Was?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Man Who Never Was was composed by Tõnu Raadik.