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202587 minPGdocumentary

Torn

202587 minPGdocumentary

A 19-metre-high observation tower is being built by Kalju in Võru, Estonia, as he works alone year-round on this ambitious project.

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A 19-metre-high observation tower is being built by Kalju in Võru, Estonia, as he works alone year-round on this ambitious project.

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Kullar Viimne

Kullar Viimnedirector

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Kalju lives in Võru, Estonia, where he spends years constructing a 19-metre-high observation tower by hand. He works alone, driven by personal convictions. The film follows his daily routine as he builds the tower, revealing his motivations and the challenges he faces. Kalju's commitment to this project unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, contrasting his slow, deliberate pace with the chaos around him.

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