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202060 minPGdocumentary

2.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Renewable Energy

Mephistopheles

202060 minPGdocumentary

2.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Linnar Priimägi's interactions with the figure of Mephistopheles in Estonia reflect societal turmoil and the struggle for clarity amid uncertainty.

Renewable Energy

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Manfred Vainokivi

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Linnar Priimägi's interactions with the figure of Mephistopheles in Estonia reflect societal turmoil and the struggle for clarity amid uncertainty.

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Manfred Vainokivi

Manfred Vainokividirector

Manfred Vainokivi

Manfred Vainokiviwriter

Linnar Priimägi

Linnar Priimägicast

Edvard Oja

Synopsis

Linnar Priimägi interacts with the elusive figure of Mephistopheles in Estonia, as the character intermittently manifests within the community. Director Manfred Vainokivi attempts to capture the essence of this enigmatic presence, which brings a chaotic energy to the atmosphere. The film reflects on the tumultuous state of society, drawing on Goethe's metaphor of twilight, where clarity becomes obscured. Through Priimägi's experiences, the documentary addresses the struggle for understanding amid uncertainty.

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