2024 Estonian film
8 Views of Lake Biwa |
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Directed by | Marko Raat |
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Screenplay by | Marko Raat |
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Based on | 8 Views of Lake Biwa by Max Dauthendey |
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Produced by | Ivo Felt Dora Nedeczky |
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Starring | Elina Masing |
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Cinematography | Sten-Johan Lill[1] |
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Edited by | Jaak Ollino Jr. |
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Music by | Jakob Juhkam |
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Production companies | Allfilm Oy Bufo Ab |
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Distributed by | ACME Film[2] |
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Release dates |
- January 31, 2024 (2024-01-31) (IFFR)
- March 8, 2024 (2024-03-08) (Estonia)
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Running time | 126 minutes |
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Countries | Estonia Finland |
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Language | Estonian |
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Budget | €1.3 million |
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8 Views of Lake Biwa (Estonian: Biwa järve 8 nägu) is a 2024 romantic drama film written and directed by Marko Raat.[3] An international co-production between Estonia and Finland,[4] the film stars Elina Masing.[5] It is loosely based on the novel of the same name by Max Dauthendy.[6] It was selected as the Estonian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.[7]
Synopsis
On the shimmering shores of Europe's otherworld, two young girls, Hanake and her best friend, talk about their first love interest while watching the yachts sailing toward Kyoto. Nevertheless, the magic is fading in their isolated fishing village as they deal with a recent disaster. It is clear that intimacy alone will not help them process their loss.[8]
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:[9]
Production
Principal photography began July 28, 2022, and wrapped on September 10, 2022, at Lake Peipus, Estonia.[10][11]
Release
It had its world premiere on January 31, 2024, at the 53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam,[12] then screened on June 21, 2024, at the 23rd Transilvania International Film Festival,[13] on July 24, 2024, at the 31st Palić European Film Festival,[14] and on September 22, 2024, at the Helsinki International Film Festival.[15]
It was commercially released on March 8, 2024, in Estonian theaters.[16]
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