Teofrastus
Synopsis
A tale of freedom and compassion, set in the 1980s Soviet Estonia, as experienced by a cat and recounted by its owner. Cat Teofrastus lives a homeless life at a train station. One day, he is offered a home by a family living in a nearby countryside house. However, the happy life is short-lived when the cat is taken to the big city and gets lost on the streets. Will Teofrastus find his way back to happiness?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival for Children and Youth
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergo Kibus
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergo Kibus
- Original Score
- Mari Jürjens
- Original Title
- Teofrastus
- Country of Origin
- Estonia
- Spoken Languages
- Estonian
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Nukufilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergo Kibus
Sergo Kibus, Astrid Reinla
Mari Jürjens
Ragnar Neljandi
Sergo Kibus
Kerdi Oengo, Andres Mänd
Department Leadership Roster
Ragnar Neljandi
Director of Photography
Kerdi Oengo
Producer
Andres Mänd
Producer
Sergo Kibus
Director
Sergo Kibus
Screenplay
Sergo Kibus
Editor
Pärtel Tall
Production Design
Mari Jürjens
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Teofrastus.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Teofrastus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Teofrastus about?
A tale of freedom and compassion, set in the 1980s Soviet Estonia, as experienced by a cat and recounted by its owner. Cat Teofrastus lives a homeless life at a train station. One day, he is offered a home by a family living in a nearby countryside house. However, the happy life is short-lived when the cat is taken to the big city and gets lost on the streets. Will Teofrastus find his way back to happiness?
Who directed Teofrastus?
Teofrastus was directed by Sergo Kibus.
Who stars in Teofrastus?
The principal cast of Teofrastus includes Aleksei Turovski, Maili Metssalu, Margus Grosnõi, Kaspar Jancis, Pärtel Tall.
When was Teofrastus released and how long is it?
Teofrastus was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Teofrastus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Teofrastus was composed by Mari Jürjens.
Is Teofrastus based on a book or true story?
Teofrastus is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Astrid Reinla".