TMW x Cinema Sõprus Film Programme: Õnn on elada me maal

From Soviet-era punk rebellion to brutalist concrete, surrealist fantasy portrait and zombie folk conquering the world — TMW's and Kino Sõprus' film programme takes you on a wild ride through the past and present of Estonian pop culture. Screenings are followed by conversations with the filmmakers and participants.

Thu, 9 Apr, 17.30

Happiness Is Living in Our Land

Director: Indrek Spungin

Language: estonian

Subtitles: english

The film will be introduced by Indrek Spungin.

O behold – Tallinn’s burning. Tallinn’s burning. In the grim depths of stagnation, in late October 1982, a group of Soviet youths gather in Tallinn and form the punk band Velikije Luki. The band faces arrests, beatings, forced psychiatric treatment, and performance bans, yet they carry on, driven by alcohol-soaked courage and determination. Through a series of lucky coincidences, their small acts of rebellion help set in motion events that eventually contribute to the Soviet Union’s downfall. This wild documentary presents the entire story of the legendary Velikije Luki in its full beauty and madness – and of how Estonia tore free from the grip of the Soviets.

🎫Tickets: kinosoprus.ee

This is a special event. Admission is by separate ticket ONLY. Neither the TMW festival pass nor the PRO pass grants access to this screening.