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198210 minGdoc-short

Ruja

198210 minGdoc-short

Ten musicians perform during a summer tour in 1981, while interviews reveal the connection between youth and popular music in Estonia.

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Music

Director

Peeter Urbla

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Synopsis

Ten musicians perform during a summer tour in 1981, while interviews reveal the connection between youth and popular music in Estonia.

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Peeter Urbladirector

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Peeter Urblawriter

Synopsis

Ruja performs on stage during their tenth jubilee summer tour in 1981. The film blends concert footage with interviews. Featured are musician Valter Ojakäär and writer Ott Arder. They discuss the band's popularity and its connection to youth culture in Estonia. The documentary lasts 10 minutes and captures the atmosphere of the band's celebration and the sentiments surrounding popular music at the time.

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Why Watch

See Ruja perform live during their 1981 summer tour.
Meet Valter Ojakäär and Ott Arder in exclusive interviews.
Find out how youth engaged with rock music in Estonia.

Did You Know

The film was released in 1982, a year after the band's 1981 tour.
Ruja was celebrating their tenth jubilee during the summer tour in 1981.
Interviews include prominent figures like Valter Ojakäär and Ott Arder.

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Estonian rock music fansMusic documentary enthusiastsCultural history buffs

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Who directed the documentary Ruja?

Ruja was directed by Peeter Urbla.

What year was the documentary Ruja released?

Ruja was released in 1982.

How long is the documentary Ruja?

The duration of Ruja is 10 minutes.

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