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Don't Kill the Earthworm (1978)

Title in Estonian: Ärge tapke vihmaussi

Documentary Duration 17:13

Don't Kill the Earthworm

The documentary brings the viewer discussion about how heavy agricultural vehicles change the structure of the soil of arable land. What is happening to the soil when heavy vehicles ride over it? Will the earthworms, the great helpers of farmers and the soil diggers, survive? Estnonian Crop and Land Improvement Research Institute studies the problem. The essence of the problem is explained by scientists of technology Edvin Nugis and Abram Lurje as well as ploughing expert Kustas Lund. The documentary with rich and diverse imagery is also supported by the opinions of simple farmers.

Director: Heli Speek

Keywords: computing centre | dispatcher room | horses | ploughing with a horse | potato cultivation | experimental field | laboratory assistents | flowers | nature conservation | machine tractor station | View all »

Main Data

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Production Firm(s) Tallinnfilm
Color bw
Sound sound
Film Category Documentary, Problem oriented
Text / Dialogue Estonian
Duration 17:13

Crew

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Director Heli Speek
Screenwriter Edvin Nugis | Jüri Müür
Cinematographer Peeter Kaup
Composer Kuldar Sink
Sound Designer Toivo Elme
Content Editor Uno Heinapuu
Managing Director Heiki Tann

Partners and Sponsors

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