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Monument

May 26, 2008 0h 54m

Originally released in 2008. Monument is a documentary film. directed by Tõnu Virve. At just 54 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

The documentary depicts monuments and heritage artwork that have been closely related to the history of the Republic of Estonia. Estonian sculptors, former political prisoners, social scientists and art historians share their memories in the film. Why do we need our monuments? What kind of attitude has been towards Estonian monuments and heritage artwork during the changing times in local history? Memorial columns can be victims of ideology. Estonia has been governed by several state authorities during the 20th century, all of them have left their own monuments. The destiny of numerous military monuments in East-Europe has become a current issue.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 26, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 0h 54m 54 minutes total
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Language ET Original language
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Country Estonia Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ET

Production Companies

  • Freyja Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monument about?

The documentary depicts monuments and heritage artwork that have been closely related to the history of the Republic of Estonia. Estonian sculptors, former political prisoners, social scientists an...

Who directed Monument?

Monument was directed by Tõnu Virve.

How long is Monument?

Monument has a runtime of 0 hours and 54 minutes (54 minutes total).

When was Monument released?

Monument was released on May 26, 2008 in theaters.