8 Views of Lake Biwa (Estonian: Biwa järve 8 nägu) is a 2024 romantic drama film written and directed by Marko Raat.[3] An international co-production between Estonia and Finland,[4] the film stars Elina Masing.[5] It is loosely based on the novel of the same name by Max Dauthendy.[6] It was selected as the Estonian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.[7]
| 8 Views of Lake Biwa | |
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| Directed by | Marko Raat |
| Screenplay by | Marko Raat |
| Based on | 8 Views of Lake Biwa by Max Dauthendey |
| Produced by | Ivo Felt Dora Nedeczky |
| Starring | Elina Masing |
| Cinematography | Sten-Johan Lill[1] |
| Edited by | Jaak Ollino Jr. |
| Music by | Jakob Juhkam |
Production companies | Allfilm Oy Bufo Ab |
| Distributed by | ACME Film[2] |
Release dates |
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Running time | 126 minutes |
| Countries | Estonia Finland |
| Language | Estonian |
| Budget | €1.3 million |
Synopsis
editOn the shimmering shores of Europe's otherworld, two young girls, Hanake and her best friend, talk about their first love interest while watching the yachts sailing toward Kyoto. Nevertheless, the magic is fading in their isolated fishing village as they deal with a recent disaster. It is clear that intimacy alone will not help them process their loss.[8]
Cast
editThe actors participating in this film are:[9]
- Elina Masing as Hanake
- Simeoni Sundja as Kiri
- Kärt Kokkota as Merikarp
- Tommi Korpela as Platon
- Maarja Jakobson as Jänesesilm
- Hendrik Toompere Jr. as Roman
- Tiina Tauraite as Õnne
- Jan Uuspõld as Sora
- Jarmo Reha as Okuro
- Jüri Vlassov as Siimeon
- Peeter Tammearu as Timofei
- Meelis Rämmeld as Andrei
- Liina Tennosaar as Nina
- Erki Laur as Ain
Production
editPrincipal photography began July 28, 2022, and wrapped on September 10, 2022, at Lake Peipus, Estonia.[10][11]
Release
editIt had its world premiere on January 31, 2024, at the 53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam,[12] then screened on June 21, 2024, at the 23rd Transilvania International Film Festival,[13] on July 24, 2024, at the 31st Palić European Film Festival,[14] and on September 22, 2024, at the Helsinki International Film Festival.[15]
It was commercially released on March 8, 2024, in Estonian theaters.[16]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Viilup, Kaspar (2024-03-08). "Arvustus. "Biwa järve 8 nägu": kultuuride kokkupõrge või sõbralik kohtumine?". Eesti Rahvusringhääling (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 2024-04-25. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "Biwa järve 8 nägu". Kino Artis. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "Biwa järve 8 nägu: Koju pöörduvad purjekad". Acme Film. Archived from the original on 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "FNE Oscar Watch 2025: Estonia Selects 8 Views of Lake Biwa as Oscar Candidate". Film New Europe. Archived from the original on 2024-09-15. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ Häkli, Ave (2024-03-06). "Esilinastus Marko Raadi film "Biwa järve 8 nägu"". Eesti Rahvusringhääling (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 2024-03-20. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "Mängufilm „Biwa järve 8 nägu"". Kambja Valla Sõnumid (in Estonian). Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "Eesti esitab Oscarile Marko Raadi filmi "Biwa järve 8 nägu"". Eesti Rahvusringhääling. September 6, 2024. Archived from the original on September 6, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ "Estonia - 8 Views of Lake Biwa". International Feature. Archived from the original on 2024-10-06. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "Saa tuttavaks filmi „Biwa järve 8 nägu" värvikate ja müstiliste tegelastega". Kroonika (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 2024-04-22. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ Priimagi, Tristan. "PRODUCTION: Marko Raat Shoots 8 Views of Lake Biwa on Estonian/Russian Border - FilmNewEurope.com". Film New Europe. Archived from the original on 2024-10-06. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "Marko Raati mängufilmi "Biwa järve 8 nägu" võtted algasid Peipsi järve ääres". Tre Raadio - Raplamaa (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 2024-10-06. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "8 Views of Lake Biwa". International Film Festival Rotterdam. Archived from the original on 2024-04-15. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "8 Views of Lake Biwa". Transilvania International Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2024-10-06. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "8 Views of Lake Biwa". European Film Festival Palić. Archived from the original on 2024-10-06. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "8 Views of Lake Biwa". Helsinki International Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2024-10-06. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "Esilinastus Marko Raadi mängufilm „Biwa järve 8 nägu"". Müürileht (in Estonian). 2024-03-07. Archived from the original on 2024-04-17. Retrieved 2024-09-26.