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charACTer (2020)

Students film Duration 12:43

Set in Tallinn Secondary School No 32, charACTer follows the school's theatre group, KOKK, as they prepare for their performance of "Portrait of a Freezing Artist," exploring the life of Konrad Mägi. Through interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, the film reveals the deep connections the actors form with their characters, reflecting on personal growth, empathy, and real-life parallels. Highlighting transformative moments, including improvisational exercises and heartfelt letters to their characters, the documentary showcases the profound impact of theatre on young actors, linking their experiences to the historical echoes of Mägi's legacy.

Director: Marien Vaga

Keywords: amateur | empaatia | hobby | interview | classroom | school theatre | stage | creative process | roles | characters | View all »

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Main Data

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Production Firm(s) TLÜ Balti filmi, meedia ja kunstide instituudi (BFM) audiovisuaalse meedia õppekava
Film Category Students film, Documentary
Text / Dialogue Estonian
Subtitles English
Duration 12:43

Crew

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Producer Kristen Aigro
Director Marien Vaga
Cinematographer Anna Kaisa Jämsä
Sound Designer Jasper Soomer
Editor Karl-Olaf Olmann | Marien Vaga

Partners and Sponsors

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