Tuulepealne maa
Encyclopedia
Tuulepealne maa is a twelve-part Estonian television mini-series about the pre-World War II
history of Estonia
, its birth as a country, the Estonian War of Independence, post-war life throughout 1920 up to 1941 and World War II
.
The series first aired on October 9, 2008 on Estonia's ETV
. Each episode runs at approximately 55 minutes. The show was created by Mihkel Ulman and historian Lauri Vahtre, the series is produced by Raivo Suviste. DVD was published in the April of 2009.
-native Toomas Roo (Kaljujärv), who is to start his studies in Tallinn
, and Indrek Kallaste (Avandi), a son of wealth, who studies at the same school as Toomas. The series plot follows the lives of the two young men.
The show also features historic characters, such as Konstantin Päts
and Johan Laidoner
.
The Estonian Declaration of Independence
was publicly proclaimed in Pärnu
on February 23, 1918 and afterwards on February 24, 1918 in Tallinn.
Toomas Roo joins Vaps Movement in 1933. In 1940–1941 he and Indrek Kallaste are members of Forest Brothers
squad which participates in the attack on Tallinn
on August 28, 1941.
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
history of Estonia
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
, its birth as a country, the Estonian War of Independence, post-war life throughout 1920 up to 1941 and World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
.
The series first aired on October 9, 2008 on Estonia's ETV
Eesti Televisioon
Eesti Televisioon is the national public television station of Estonia. It made its first broadcast on 19 July 1955.The bulk of ETV's funding comes from government grant-in-aid, around 15% of which is in turn funded by the fees paid by Estonian commercial broadcasters in return for their...
. Each episode runs at approximately 55 minutes. The show was created by Mihkel Ulman and historian Lauri Vahtre, the series is produced by Raivo Suviste. DVD was published in the April of 2009.
Plot
The main characters in the series are a Lääne CountyLääne County
Lääne County , or Läänemaa , is one of 15 counties of Estonia. It is located in western Estonia and borders Baltic Sea to the north, Harju County to the north-east, Rapla County to the east, Pärnu County to the south, and the island counties of Saare and Hiiu to the west...
-native Toomas Roo (Kaljujärv), who is to start his studies in Tallinn
Tallinn
Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia. It occupies an area of with a population of 414,940. It is situated on the northern coast of the country, on the banks of the Gulf of Finland, south of Helsinki, east of Stockholm and west of Saint Petersburg. Tallinn's Old Town is in the list...
, and Indrek Kallaste (Avandi), a son of wealth, who studies at the same school as Toomas. The series plot follows the lives of the two young men.
The show also features historic characters, such as Konstantin Päts
Konstantin Päts
Konstantin Päts VR I/1 and III/1 was the most influential politician of interwar Estonia. He was one of the first Estonians to become active in politics and started an almost 40-year political rivalry with Jaan Tõnisson, first through journalism with his newspaper Teataja, later through politics...
and Johan Laidoner
Johan Laidoner
Johan Laidoner was a seminal figure of Estonian history between the world wars. His highest position was Commander-in-chief of the Estonian Army in 1918–1920, 1924–1925, and 1934–1940.-Education:Laidoner was born in Viiratsi , Governorate of Livonia, then part of the Russian Empire...
.
The Estonian Declaration of Independence
Estonian Declaration of Independence
The Estonian Declaration of Independence, also known as the Manifesto to the Peoples of Estonia , is the founding act of the Republic of Estonia from 1918. It is celebrated on 24 February, the National Day or Estonian Independence Day....
was publicly proclaimed in Pärnu
Pärnu
Pärnu is a city in southwestern Estonia on the coast of Pärnu Bay, an inlet of the Gulf of Riga in the Baltic Sea. It is a popular summer vacation resort with many hotels, restaurants, and large beaches. The Pärnu River flows through the city and drains into the Gulf of Riga...
on February 23, 1918 and afterwards on February 24, 1918 in Tallinn.
Toomas Roo joins Vaps Movement in 1933. In 1940–1941 he and Indrek Kallaste are members of Forest Brothers
Forest Brothers
The Forest Brothers were Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian partisans who waged a guerrilla war against Soviet rule during the Soviet invasion and occupation of the three Baltic states during, and after, World War II...
squad which participates in the attack on Tallinn
Tallinn
Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia. It occupies an area of with a population of 414,940. It is situated on the northern coast of the country, on the banks of the Gulf of Finland, south of Helsinki, east of Stockholm and west of Saint Petersburg. Tallinn's Old Town is in the list...
on August 28, 1941.
Episodes
- Part one – Independence For A Day
- Part two – From Schooldesk To A Battlefield
- Part three – War Is War
- Part four – Quo Vadis?
- Part five – Affairs Of The Heart
- Part six – Of Love and Friendship
- Part seven – Firewater
- Part eight – Veterans of the War of Independence
- Part nine – Silence
- Part ten – What Will Be?
- Part eleven – Sinking Ship
- Part twelve – State of Glass
Cast
- Toomas Roo – Rasmus KaljujärvRasmus KaljujärvRasmus Kaljujärv is an Estonian actor. Kaljujärv started his movie career in 2003 and has played in 10 films and television series. His father Hannes Kaljujärv is also well-known Estonian actor.-Filmography:Films...
- Indrek Kallaste – Märt AvandiMärt Avandi-Filmography:FilmsTelevision- External links :...
- Adele Kallaste – Evelin Pang
- Maret Kallaste – Mirtel Pohla
- Artur Kallaste – Marko MatvereMarko MatvereMarko Matvere is an Estonian actor. He was the front actor of the Tallinn City Theatre since graduating from the Higher Theatre School of the Estonian Academy of Music in 1990, but was to go freelance in 2004. Matvere is one of the most famous and expensive Estonian actor. He made his first movie...
- Osvald Kallaste – Andrus VaarikAndrus VaarikAndrus Vaarik is an Estonian film, television, and theater actor and theater director.One of his notable parts was that of Ivan Orav....
- Joosep Roo – Tõnu Oja
- Herbert Sammal – Ago Anderson
- Leo Solba – Kristjan Sarv
- Einar Soodla – Tõnu Mikiver
- Karl Ploompuu – Üllar SaaremäeÜllar SaaremäeÜllar Saaremäe is an Estonian actor, director and punk band singer. He was married to Tiina Mälberg and they have son Karl Robert and daughter Marii Ingriin....
- Maria Kallaste – Ülle Lichtfeldt
- Elfriede Kallaste – Liina-Riin Olmaru
- Inge Roo – Anne Reemann
- Asta Sammal – Marika Vaarik
- Konstantin PätsKonstantin PätsKonstantin Päts VR I/1 and III/1 was the most influential politician of interwar Estonia. He was one of the first Estonians to become active in politics and started an almost 40-year political rivalry with Jaan Tõnisson, first through journalism with his newspaper Teataja, later through politics...
– Indrek Taalmaa - Johan LaidonerJohan LaidonerJohan Laidoner was a seminal figure of Estonian history between the world wars. His highest position was Commander-in-chief of the Estonian Army in 1918–1920, 1924–1925, and 1934–1940.-Education:Laidoner was born in Viiratsi , Governorate of Livonia, then part of the Russian Empire...
– Eero Spriit