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200150 minPGdocumentary

Elf Disco

200150 minPGdocumentary

Four children, Kätlin, Märt, Marek, and Indrek, share their experiences of violence that surpasses what many adults face.

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Four children, Kätlin, Märt, Marek, and Indrek, share their experiences of violence that surpasses what many adults face.

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Jaak Kilmi

Jaak Kilmidirector

Andres Maimik

Andres Maimikdirector

Jaak Kilmi

Jaak Kilmiwriter

Andres Maimik

Andres Maimikwriter

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Kätlin, Märt, Marek, and Indrek share their experiences of violence and trauma in their everyday lives. Filmmakers Andres Maimik and Jaak Kilmi follow these children as they discuss their struggles. They talk to parents and teachers about topics often avoided in public discussions. The film reveals a hidden side of childhood in society. It runs for 50 minutes and was released in 2001.

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