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The island of boys (1977)

Title in Estonian: Poiste saar

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Documentary Duration 19:20

The traditional summer camp of Pärnu boys' club in Kõrglaiu, a small island in Riga Bay. There are plenty of activities on the island of boys. The boys compete in bicycle race and in climbing on the rope ladder; they learn motorbike ride and mowing with the scythe, have fun in water and go on a battleship. There is also military training included in the camp: assembling of automatic guns, terrain game with obstacle course and shooting. At sea, the boys get acquainted with the work of divers. Interesting competitions create excitement – sharpshooting with the life ring; somersault race; ...

Director: Virve Koppel

Keywords: donkey | bicycle ride | rolling stones | cooking team | camp kitchen | line-up of a camp | camp boys | head of camp | gathering around the campfire | sailors | View all »

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Main Data

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Production Firm(s) Eesti Telefilm
Color color
Film Category Documentary
Text / Dialogue Estonian, Russian
Voiceower Russian
Duration 19:20

Crew

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Director Virve Koppel
Screenwriter Leho Männiksoo
Cinematographer Vello Aruoja
Sound Designer Jaanus Ling
Editor Anne Valing
Content Editor Tamara Korts
Managing Director Tiiu Saarestik

Partners and Sponsors

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