Men at Arms
Malev
Synopsis
Year 1208. The first Eastward enlargement of Europe is under way. Brutal forces of the Teutonic Order are steadily marching on. In their path live a simple and peaceful people, whose main pastimes include cultivating the earth, singing and, if possible, doing both at the same time. They are the Estonians. Ignorant in the ways of war, they find an unlikely leader in a young boy with Catholic upbringing. In their fight for freedom, the Estonians encounter numerous obstacles, including the Germans, French, Russians and, worst of all, the Latvians. Will they succeed in defeating their enemies or will they experience a cultural awakening?
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Ott Sepp
Uru Tark
Mirtel Pohla
Ilge
Märt Avandi
Hippolyt, Bailiff of Jūrmala
Raivo E. Tamm
Bishop Albert
Uku Uusberg
Tugis / Nugis
Argo Aadli
Leholas
Ain Mäeots
Lembitu
Anti Kobin
Manivalde / German Knight
Üllar Saaremäe
Mentor Wolfram
Mait Malmsten
Brother Wismuth
Merle Jääger
Lembela
Sergo Vares
Henry of Livonia
Kusti Laid
Young Uru
Tarmo Tagamets
Brother Joschka / Vesse
Dajan Ahmet
Chingis-Khan
Mihkel Kabel
Pent, Elder of Nurmekund
Ago Anderson
Elder of Alempois
Tarmo Männard
Elder of Ridala
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kaaren Kaer
- Screenplay & Story
- Tõnis Leht, Erik Moora, Kaaren Kaer, Lauri Lippmaa
- Original Score
- Ülo Krigul
- Original Title
- Malev
- Country of Origin
- Estonia
- Spoken Languages
- Estonian
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Õ-Fraktsioon, Exitfilm, Eesti Televisioon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kaaren Kaer
Tõnis Leht, Erik Moora, Kaaren Kaer, Lauri Lippmaa
Ülo Krigul
Andrus Prikk
Tambet Tasuja, Jüri Shestakov, Märten Vaher
Anneli Ahven
Department Leadership Roster
Kaaren Kaer
Director
Tõnis Leht
Writer
Erik Moora
Writer
Leen Võrno
Costume Design
Kaaren Kaer
Writer
Marge Martin
Production Design
Anneli Ahven
Producer
Leen Võrno
Production Design
Marge Martin
Costume Design
Tambet Tasuja
Editor
Jüri Shestakov
Editor
Lauri Lippmaa
Writer
Märten Vaher
Editor
Andrus Prikk
Director of Photography
Enar Tarmo
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Men at Arms
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What is Men at Arms about?
Year 1208. The first Eastward enlargement of Europe is under way. Brutal forces of the Teutonic Order are steadily marching on. In their path live a simple and peaceful people, whose main pastimes include cultivating the earth, singing and, if possible, doing both at the same time. They are the Estonians. Ignorant in the ways of war, they find an unlikely leader in a young boy with Catholic upbringing. In their fight for freedom, the Estonians encounter numerous obstacles, including the Germans, French, Russians and, worst of all, the Latvians. Will they succeed in defeating their enemies or will they experience a cultural awakening?
Who directed Men at Arms?
Men at Arms was directed by Kaaren Kaer.
Who stars in Men at Arms?
The principal cast of Men at Arms includes Ott Sepp, Mirtel Pohla, Märt Avandi, Raivo E. Tamm, Uku Uusberg.
When was Men at Arms released and how long is it?
Men at Arms was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Men at Arms?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Men at Arms was composed by Ülo Krigul.