Eesti matus

2021 [ESTONIAN]

Action / Comedy

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IMDb Rating 5.4/10 10 311 311

Plot summary

A wide range of relatives and acquaintances have traveled to a funeral, and as is typical of Estonians, the sad event turns into a comical one as the evening develops. The primordial disputes that arise among the Estonians take on hyperbolic dimensions as events unfold, creating misunderstandings.

Director

René Vilbre Photo
René Vilbre

Top cast

Peeter Oja Photo
Peeter Oja as
Jan Uuspõld Photo
Jan Uuspõld as
Helene Vannari Photo
Helene Vannari as Proua kaubanduskeskuse
Tambet Tuisk Photo
Tambet Tuisk as
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758.31 MB
1280*534
Estonian 2.0
NR
us  et  ru  
25 fps
1 hr 22 min
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1.52 GB
1920*800
Estonian 5.1
NR
us  et  ru  
25 fps
1 hr 22 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by BeneCumb 7 / 10

A comedy with few real laughs - especially when compared to the original play

René Vilbre's Eesti matus, adapted from Andrus Kivirähk's beloved stage play, hits the screen carrying the legacy of two decades of theatre - and buckles under that weight. It's marketed as a culture-clash comedy full of family drama, but ends up feeling like a jumbled sketch show instead of a solid film.The story has potential: Andres, a young Estonian man, brings his carefree Black girlfriend Lee to his grandfather's funeral, unintentionally throwing her into a mess of small-town oddities and old-school attitudes. This setup could have delivered sharp humour or touching insight, but the result feels aimless. Scenes jump around with little flow, making the film feel more like scattered moments than a complete story.The acting is uneven. Markus Habakukk's Andres is grounded and relatable, while Sandra Ashilevi's Lee adds warmth and sincerity. Peeter Oja as Tiit and Ago Anderson as Karla handle most of the jokes - loud, physical, and crude - but their routines grow stale fast. The humour aims to reveal cultural quirks and biases, but often falls into stereotypes and surface-level jokes.Visually and in tone, the film doesn't move far from its stage roots. It feels like a play filmed for TV, lacking the visual depth or cinematic energy. Some genuine emotion comes through - mostly in Merle Palmiste's subtle, heartfelt moments - but it's lost under the noisy chaos.In the end, Eesti matus is a well-known cultural moment that doesn't quite work as a movie. Estonian audiences might see familiar faces and ideas, and maybe some viewers across the region will connect. But for most, it probably won't entertain or say much. Maybe worth a stream - no need to rush to the theater.
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Reviewed by ray115 9 / 10

My roots

A spectacle to Estonian roots, our roots. And You will hear multiple Estonian songs, Legendary songs.

Do not forget it is a comedy so do not take everything as pure gold what is talked but there is more truth than You probably think.

Ago Anderson makes a performance as drunkard You do not forget easily and hope to see Sandra Ashilevi in future movies.

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