Mandariinid

March 8, 20168:30pm

An Estonian-Georgian co-production, Mandariniid (Estonia for tangerines) is set amidst the 1992–1993 War in Abkhazia as the conflict closes in on a tangerine farm in a now nearly depopulated ethnic Estonian village. The farmer simply wants to harvest his crop when two wounded soldiers – nominal enemies – appear on his doorstep. The film’s themes encompass conflict, reconciliation and pacifism.

It is tremendous storytelling: engaging, intelligent, and with some lovely touches. When Ivo and Margus push a soldier’s van down a hill to hide it, they are disappointed it doesn’t burst into flames, like in the movies. “Cinema is a great big fraud,” says Ivo.” Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian.


Film Information
Release year: 2015
Running time:   87 mins
Directed by: Zaza Urushadze
Language: Georgian (English subtitles)
Country: Estonia, Georgia
Classification:
Genre: Drama
Starring: Lembit Ulfsak,
Elmo Nüganen,
Mikheil Meskhi,
Giorgi Nakashidze,
Raivo Trass
Awards: Gaudi Awards:
Best European Film;
Bari International Film Festival:
Best Picture
More info:

IMDb
Rotten Tomatoes
WFC Audience Score:  90%

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