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Before the Signature (1976)

Title in Estonian: Enne signatuuri

Documentary Duration 15:21

Before the Signature

According to critics, graphic artist Herald Eelma belongs to the generation of artists who has significantly influenced the development of contemporary graphic art in Estonia. The filmmakers have recorded the artist during three months – Herald Eelma in his working environment; sketching and drawing. The artist takes part in woodcut competition, for which he creates wood engravings "The series of Vargamäe".

Director: Kaupo Klooren

Keywords: graphic artist | creating pieces of graphic art | artwork | artist | artist at work | artist's studio | woodcut tools | woodcut technique | View all »

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Main Data

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Production Firm(s) ENSV Riiklik Projekteerimise ja Uurimise Instituudi (RPUI) Maaparandusprojekti tehnikaosakonna filmigrupp
Color bw
Sound sound
Film Category Documentary
Text / Dialogue Estonian
Voiceower Estonian
Duration 15:21

Crew

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Director Kaupo Klooren
Screenwriter Reet Valing
Cinematographer Kaupo Klooren | Uno Kukk
Editor Kaupo Klooren
Content Editor Reet Valing

Partners and Sponsors

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