The Dragon's Egg: Making Peace on the Wreckage of the Twentieth Century
Synopsis
A third of Estonia's people are Russian, most of them put there by Stalin. For Estonians it is like having a dragon's egg laid in your nest: you wait in fear for it to hatch. The Russians in Klooga, an abandoned Soviet Army base, are struggling to build a community with their new Estonian neighbours. Estonians would rather not give Russians citizenship, residence or jobs: they wish they would go home. But for Russians, Klooga is home. A group of American scholars exploring ethnic reconciliation and democratic practice, led by Nobel Peace Prize nominee Vamik Volkan, offers $50,000 to any group of Estonians and Russians who can work together for a common goal. Twenty Russians and Estonians in Klooga form a committee and seize the challenge to build a better life for their children.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan King
- Original Score
- Bill Thompson
- Original Title
- The Dragon's Egg: Making Peace on the Wreckage of the Twentieth Century
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, Estonian, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Allan King Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan King
Bill Thompson
William Brayne
Nick Hector
Allan King, Elizabeth Yake
Department Leadership Roster
William Brayne
Director of Photography
Allan King
Producer
Nick Hector
Editor
Allan King
Director
Bill Thompson
Original Music Composer
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What is The Dragon's Egg: Making Peace on the Wreckage of the Twentieth Century about?
A third of Estonia's people are Russian, most of them put there by Stalin. For Estonians it is like having a dragon's egg laid in your nest: you wait in fear for it to hatch. The Russians in Klooga, an abandoned Soviet Army base, are struggling to build a community with their new Estonian neighbours. Estonians would rather not give Russians citizenship, residence or jobs: they wish they would go home. But for Russians, Klooga is home. A group of American scholars exploring ethnic reconciliation and democratic practice, led by Nobel Peace Prize nominee Vamik Volkan, offers $50,000 to any group of Estonians and Russians who can work together for a common goal. Twenty Russians and Estonians in Klooga form a committee and seize the challenge to build a better life for their children.
Who directed The Dragon's Egg: Making Peace on the Wreckage of the Twentieth Century?
The Dragon's Egg: Making Peace on the Wreckage of the Twentieth Century was directed by Allan King.
Who stars in The Dragon's Egg: Making Peace on the Wreckage of the Twentieth Century?
The principal cast of The Dragon's Egg: Making Peace on the Wreckage of the Twentieth Century includes Not specified.
When was The Dragon's Egg: Making Peace on the Wreckage of the Twentieth Century released and how long is it?
The Dragon's Egg: Making Peace on the Wreckage of the Twentieth Century was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dragon's Egg: Making Peace on the Wreckage of the Twentieth Century?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dragon's Egg: Making Peace on the Wreckage of the Twentieth Century was composed by Bill Thompson.