The Revolution of Pigs (Estonian: Sigade revolutsioon) is a 2004 Estonian comedy film that was a feature film debut for two young Estonian directors René Reinumägi and Jaak Kilmi.[1] Fueled by a great soundtrack of classic ‘80s pop, the revolution is brewing. Set in the summer of 1986, hundreds of teenagers have gathered in the woods for Estonian student summer camp—three days full of adventures, falling in love and partying. But, when the teens are forced to comply with rules of proper behavior, camp in a totalitarian system is not all it is cracked up to be. The political metaphor of the counselors’ control leads to an uprising of the students. The main character is 16-year-old Tanel, who initially is as focused on losing his virginity and getting drunk as overthrowing the system. But taking part in the revolt, he discovers himself.
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| Directed by | René Reinumägi Jaak Kilmi |
| Written by | René Reinumägi Jaak Kilmi |
| Produced by | Anu Veermäe |
| Starring | Jass Seljamaa Uku Uusberg Lilian Alto Arvo Kukumägi |
| Cinematography | Arko Okk |
| Edited by | Lauri Laasik |
| Music by | Leslie Laasner, Rein Rannap |
| Distributed by | Internetcinema Sigade revolutsioon OÜ AS MPDE Eesti |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | Estonia |
| Language | Estonian |
Cast
- Jass Seljamaa - Tanel
- Evelin Kuusik - Diana
- Lilian Alto - Päike
- Uku Uusberg - Urmas
- Vadim Albrant - Futu
- Mikk Tammepõld- Erki
- Merle Liivak - Mariann
- Merli Rosar - Juta
- Tarvo Kaspar Toome - Punk rocker Timo
- Martin Mill - Ats
- Anu Saagim - Meierei
- Peeter Tammearu - Erki's father
- Tõnu Tepandi - Komandör
- Tõnu Oja - Operator
- Anne Paluver - Staabi mutt
- Arvo Kukumägi - Vuntsidega Komandör
- Üllar Saaremäe - Commander of Hundissaare
