1944
"The first casualty of war is truth"
Originally released in 2015. 1944 is a war/drama film. directed by Elmo Nüganen.
Starring Kaspar Velberg, Kristjan Üksküla, and Maiken Pius
Synopsis
The events of the war in 1944, from the Blue Hills to Sõrve Peninsula. Shown through the eyes of Estonian soldiers who had to pick sides and fight against fellow brothers. Choices have to be made, not only by the soldiers, but also by their loved ones.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 20, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (111 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Language
ET
Original language
Country
Estonia
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Kaspar Velberg
as Karl Tammik
Kristjan Üksküla
as Jüri Jõgi
Maiken Pius
as Aino Tammik
Gert Raudsep
as Ants Saareste
Hendrik Toompere Jr.
as Kristjan Põder
Karl-Andreas Kalmet
as Vladimir Kamenski
Henrik Kalmet
as Voldemar Piir
Pääru Oja
as Medic Elmar Säinas
Priit Strandberg
as Lembit Raadik
Priit Pius
as Brother Käär
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ET
- Budget
- $2,000,000
Production Companies
- MRP Matila Röhr Productions
- Taska Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1944 about?
The events of the war in 1944, from the Blue Hills to Sõrve Peninsula. Shown through the eyes of Estonian soldiers who had to pick sides and fight against fellow brothers. Choices have to be made,...
Who directed 1944?
1944 was directed by Elmo Nüganen.
How long is 1944?
1944 has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was 1944 released?
1944 was released on February 20, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 1944?
The main cast of 1944 includes Kaspar Velberg, Kristjan Üksküla, Maiken Pius, Gert Raudsep, Hendrik Toompere Jr..
Is 1944 worth watching?
1944 has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 111 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.