A boy in communist Estonia illegally watches Finnish television, thanks to his father's homemade converters for Soviet TV sets.
“Cold War. Hot desires.”
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A boy in communist Estonia illegally watches Finnish television, thanks to his father's homemade converters for Soviet TV sets.
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Synopsis
Jaak Kilmi recalls his childhood in 1980s Estonia, where he and his family illegally accessed Finnish television. His father crafted converters for Soviet TV sets, allowing them to watch shows like Dallas and Knight Rider. Kilmi's mother created TV guides that he sold at school. This documentary captures the small acts of defiance that provided a window to Western culture during the Cold War, reflecting the desires and aspirations of Estonians living under Soviet rule.
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Why Watch
- See how Finnish TV influenced Estonian youth in the 1980s.
- Find out about the underground media culture in communist Estonia.
- Meet Jaak Kilmi and hear his personal stories of growing up.
Did You Know
- Jaak Kilmi's father made converters for Soviet TV sets to watch Finnish TV.
- Kilmi's mother created TV guides for Finnish television that he sold at school.
- Dallas and Knight Rider were popular shows in Estonia during the 1980s.
- The film won the Silver Eye for Best Full-Length Documentary in 2009.
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Who wrote Disco and Atomic War?
Disco and Atomic War was written by Jaak Kilmi.
What awards did Disco and Atomic War receive?
The film received several awards, including Best Documentary at the 2009 Warsaw Film Festival and the Silver Eye for Best Full-Length Documentary at the 2009 Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival.
What was the duration of Disco and Atomic War?
The duration of Disco and Atomic War is 78 minutes.
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