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Anton Starkopf's funeral (1967)

Original title: Anton Starkopfi matus

Newsreel "Soviet Estonia" No. 2 (871), January 1967

Newsreels Duration 00:57

Anton Starkopf's funeral

Sculptor Anton Starkopf's funeral ceremony.

The last homage to sculptor Anton Starkopf, the grand master of Estonian sculpture. One Starkopf's artwork as the backdrop of the lit candles. Honor guard by the open coffin. Widow Alide Starfkopf sitting by the coffin. Memorial board "Anton Stafkopf 1889–1966". Members of government and artists on the screen. Actor and stage director Karl Ader giving a speech. The coffin is carried from the artist's studio to the garden. According to the artist's wish he will be buried underneath an apple tree in his home garden. Starkopf's grave covered with numerous wreaths in snowy garden.

Director: Reet Kasesalu

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Main Data

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Production Firm(s) Tallinnfilm
Color bw
Sound sound
Film Category Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991
Text / Dialogue Estonian
Subtitles Russian
Duration 00:57

Crew

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Director Reet Kasesalu
Content Editor Leo Ilves

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