A Man Who Never Was (1990)
In the final weeks of the existence of the Soviet empire, a number of unusual films were released. In this wry Estonian comedy, a woman with an unusual talent for mimicry which eventually earns her a career on the radio between WWII and the Russian resettlement of that country (with a corresponding deportation of millions of Estonians to Siberia). In an absurd fashion, her self-generate sound effects help her get out of all sorts of scrapes with the authorities. When those fail, her incredible nonchalance succeeds. By the end of the film, it becomes clear that she has bestowed her inimitable imitative gift on her newborn son, as well.
Director: Peeter Simm
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Katri Khorma as Imbi Tamm |
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Tõnu Kilgas as Imbi's father |
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Jüri Krjukov as Imbi's uncle |
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Rita Raave as Aunt Irma |
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Tõnu Raadik as Hans Brandt |
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Andres Lepik as Tarmo Kivi |
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Sulev Luik as minister-marauder |
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Mait Lepik as |
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Enn Lillemets as Officer Gunna |
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Epp Maria Kokamägi as Imbi's mother |
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Anne Reemann as Leida Rohutirts |
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Peeter Jakobi as stagehand |
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Erich Jaansoo as Doctor |
| Directing | Peeter Simm | Director |
| Sound | Tõnu Raadik | Music |
| Art | Ronald Kolmann | Art Direction |
| Art | Hardi Volmer | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Mare Raidma | Costume Design |
| Editing | Sirje Haagel | Editor |
| Writing | Toomas Raudam | Writer |
| Camera | Ago Ruus | Director of Photography |