In 1933, a young woman leaves her rural home to chase her dream of becoming a writer in the city. She takes a job as a maid for a middle-aged printing house owner who quickly starts pursuing her romantically. They marry, but his passionate declarations of love soon turn cold. As political tensions rise in the country, their love story unfolds in a divided society, revealing toxic behaviours and power games that start innocently but lead to dire consequences. “Life and Love” is a debut feature film by award-winning director Helen Takkin, who has previously directed short films and commercials.
1h 59min
Release Date: 16.02.2024
1h 59min
Release Date 16.02.2024
The feature film based on Eduard Bornhöhe's story published in 1892 takes the viewer to the end of the century when Estonia was still part of the tsarist state. Pride in one's nation was emerging and the desire to give something eternal to one's people at any cost - be it a miracle machine flying in the air or valuable literature written in the language of the country.
1h 25min
Release Date: 13.01.2023
1h 25min
Release Date 13.01.2023