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Big Swamp (2022)

Original title

Documentary Duration 70:01

Vello moved to the farthest swamp island of Emajõe-Suursoo 30 years ago. He left his previous labor life and the city to live in harmony with the mother of nature. There is still such a nature in Emajõe-Suursoo that is vanishing from the rest of the world. The vast delta allows the species to live on its own, without much human intervention, even though man has been seeking refuge and food supplements in the swamp for thousands of years. Vello makes a living from beekeeping and hunting, his life flows in the rhythm of nature.

Director: Remek Meel

Keywords: changing of seasons | gardening patch | car ride | living environment | morning | human being | hunting dogs with hunters | hunting | catch | hunt | View all »

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Main Data

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Production Firm(s) Vesilind
Film Category Documentary, Nature
Duration 70:01, 58:00

Crew

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Producer Riho Västrik
Director Remek Meel
Screenwriter Remek Meel
Cinematographer Remek Meel | Riho Västrik | Aleksander Meel | Margus Muts
Composer Lauri Õunapuu
Sound Designer Ekke Västrik
Editor Lauri Laasik | Remek Meel | Riho Västrik
Content Editor Riho Västrik

First releases

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  • on filmfestival: 23.09.2022, Matsalu Nature Film Festival, Estonia

Festivals, awards, nominations

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  • Award, Matsalu Nature Film Festival (Estonia), 2022, Best cinematography
  • Nomination, EFTA - National Estonian Film and Television Awards (Estonia), 2023, In the Best Editing category

Partners and Sponsors

  • Kultuuriministeerium
  • EFI
  • Eesti Kultuurkapital
  • ERR
  • Rahvusarhiiv
  • BFM
  • Kinoliit
  • Eesti Filmiajakirjanike ühing
  • Tallinnfilm