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St. John's Day

St. John's Day

Documentary about the St. John's Day festival in Tallinn. Recorded with a hidden camera, the film is full of contrasts and expressively depicts the changes in the traditions of Midsummer's Eve and the emotional impoverishment of city dwellers, showing their behaviour at the bonfires - their loneliness as well as their alcohol-induced exuberant state in big crowds.

Release DateApril 1, 1978
StatusReleased
Original TitleJaanipäev
Runtime 20min
Budget
Revenue
LanguageEstonian, Russian
Original LanguageEstonian
Production CountriesSoviet Union
Production CompaniesTallinnfilm