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200123 minPGdocumentary

Helmut

200123 minPGdocumentary

A cinema mechanic arrives in a quiet village to present his film, prompting the cultural director to organize a movie night.

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A cinema mechanic arrives in a quiet village to present his film, prompting the cultural director to organize a movie night.

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Anri Rulkovdirector

Anri Rulkovwriter

Aarne Soro

Helmut Malmcast

Silvia Meistercast

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Helmut, an old cinema mechanic, arrives in a quiet village with plans to show his film. Silvi, the cultural director, prepares for a movie night, eager to share this unexpected opportunity with the community. As the event approaches, strange occurrences unfold in the village. Silvi and the local butcher investigate these mysteries, seeking to understand the events that transpire. The documentary blends staged elements with real-life reactions to reconstruct the past and reveal what truly happened.

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