Year of the Dragon
Draakoni aasta
Synopsis
The year of 1988 in Estonia was exceptional - it came as a surprise for everyone that all of a sudden national symbols were allowed; expressions of no confidence were addressed towards the leaders of Communist Party and Estonian government; the Popular Front of Estonia and Estonian Green Movement but also the Intermovement (the Workers International Movement of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic) were founded. Estonian Heritage Society restored the monuments of the War of independence; the facts about war crimes during the Stalinist regime were disclosed and - imagine that! - the representatives of Estonian Republic went against the central authorities in Moscow. Events in Estonia draw international attention. Is all this possible in a totalitarian state? This documentary chronicle gives a plausibe interpretation of the events that took place in Estonia in 1988, of the changes in people's lives and the awakening after a 48-year-long period of darkness.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andres Sööt
- Screenplay & Story
- Andres Sööt
- Original Score
- Erkki-Sven Tüür
- Original Title
- Draakoni aasta
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, Estonian
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Tallinnfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andres Sööt
Andres Sööt
Erkki-Sven Tüür
Andres Sööt
Marju Juhkum
Department Leadership Roster
Andres Sööt
Director
Andres Sööt
Writer
Andres Sööt
Director of Photography
Marju Juhkum
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Year of the Dragon
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What is Year of the Dragon about?
The year of 1988 in Estonia was exceptional - it came as a surprise for everyone that all of a sudden national symbols were allowed; expressions of no confidence were addressed towards the leaders of Communist Party and Estonian government; the Popular Front of Estonia and Estonian Green Movement but also the Intermovement (the Workers International Movement of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic) were founded. Estonian Heritage Society restored the monuments of the War of independence; the facts about war crimes during the Stalinist regime were disclosed and - imagine that! - the representatives of Estonian Republic went against the central authorities in Moscow. Events in Estonia draw international attention. Is all this possible in a totalitarian state? This documentary chronicle gives a plausibe interpretation of the events that took place in Estonia in 1988, of the changes in people's lives and the awakening after a 48-year-long period of darkness.
Who directed Year of the Dragon?
Year of the Dragon was directed by Andres Sööt.
Who stars in Year of the Dragon?
The principal cast of Year of the Dragon includes Not specified.
When was Year of the Dragon released and how long is it?
Year of the Dragon was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Year of the Dragon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Year of the Dragon was composed by Erkki-Sven Tüür.