Mindless (film)

Mindless (Estonian: Meeletu) is a 2006 Estonian comedy film directed by Elmo Nüganen and starring Rain Simmul. It tells the story of a 40-year-old businessman who moves to the countryside. It is based on the play with the same name by Jaan Tätte.[1][2]

Mindless
Directed byElmo Nüganen
Produced byKristian Taska
Screenplay byElmo Nüganen
Based onMeeletu by Jaan Tätte
Music byJaak Jürisson
CinematographyMait Mäekivi
Edited byTambet Tasuja
Production
company
Release date
  • 5 October 2006 (2006-10-05)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryEstonia
LanguageEstonian

The film was made in the summer of 2006. It was released in Estonian cinemas on 5 October 2006.[3]

Cast

  • Rain Simmul as Toomas
  • Mari-Liis Lill as Girl
  • Anne Reemann as Anu
  • Indrek Taalmaa as Peeter
  • Aivar Tommingas as Vorsti-Jüri
  • Peeter Tammearu as Meinart
  • Kalju Orro as Uugu
  • Helene Vannari as Leida
  • Arvo Raimo as Eedu
  • Rein Oja as Rommi
  • Taavi Eelmaa as Miku
  • Kalju Komissarov as Rural municipality mayor
  • Märt Avandi as Real estate agent
  • Kristel Elling as Silvia
  • Sulev Teppart as Defender

References

  1. Kaljo, Enn (2006-11-01). "Meeletu avastab teistsuguse tegelikkuse". Pärnu Postimees (in Estonian). Retrieved 2016-10-12.
  2. Ian Haydn Smith TCM International Film Guide 2008 1905674619 2007 was yet another positive year for the emerging Estonian cinema. At the end of 2006, celebrated theatre director Elmo Nuganen's comedy, Mindless (Meeletu), proved popular with audiences. In it, a millionaire decides to give up his fortune in order to settle for a simple life in the country. Audiences were drawn to the film's emphasis on a society polarised by haves and have-nots.
  3. "Meeletu kolib kinodesse". Äripäev (in Estonian). 2006-10-06. Retrieved 2016-10-12.


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