8 Views of Lake Biwa explained

8 Views of Lake Biwa
Director:Marko Raat
Screenplay:Marko Raat
Producer:Ivo Felt
Dora Nedeczky
Starring:Elina Masing
Cinematography:Sten-Johan Lill[1]
Editing:Jaak Ollino Jr.
Music:Jakob Juhkam
Studio:Allfilm
Oy Bufo Ab
Distributor:ACME Film[2]
Runtime:126 minutes
Country:Estonia
Finland
Language:Estonian
Budget:€1.3 million

8 Views of Lake Biwa (Estonian: Biwa järve 8 nägu) is a 2024 romantic drama film written and directed by Marko Raat.[3] An international co-production between Estonia and Finland,[4] the film stars Elina Masing.[5] It is loosely based on the novel of the same name by Max Dauthendy.[6] It was selected as the Estonian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.[7]

Synopsis

On the shimmering shores of Europe's otherworld, two young girls, Hanake and her best friend, talk about their first love interest while watching the yachts sailing toward Kyoto. Nevertheless, the magic is fading in their isolated fishing village as they deal with a recent disaster. It is clear that intimacy alone will not help them process their loss.[8]

Cast

The actors participating in this film are:[9]

Production

Principal photography began July 28, 2022, and wrapped on September 10, 2022, at Lake Peipus, Estonia.[10] [11]

Release

It had its world premiere on January 31, 2024, at the 53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam,[12] then screened on June 21, 2024, at the 23rd Transilvania International Film Festival,[13] on July 24, 2024, at the 31st Palić European Film Festival,[14] and on September 22, 2024, at the Helsinki International Film Festival.[15]

It was commercially released on March 8, 2024, in Estonian theaters.[16]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Viilup . Kaspar . 2024-03-08 . Arvustus. "Biwa järve 8 nägu": kultuuride kokkupõrge või sõbralik kohtumine? . 2024-09-26 . Eesti Rahvusringhääling . et . 2024-04-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240425142826/https://kultuur.err.ee/1609275948/arvustus-biwa-jarve-8-nagu-kultuuride-kokkuporge-voi-sobralik-kohtumine . live .
  2. Web site: Biwa järve 8 nägu . 2024-09-26 . Kino Artis.
  3. Web site: Biwa järve 8 nägu: Koju pöörduvad purjekad . Acme Film . 2024-09-26 . 2024-06-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240619192132/https://www.acmefilm.ee/uudised/koju-poorduvad-purjekad . live .
  4. Web site: FNE Oscar Watch 2025: Estonia Selects 8 Views of Lake Biwa as Oscar Candidate . 2024-09-26 . Film New Europe . en-gb . 2024-09-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240915201127/https://www.filmneweurope.com/news/estonia-news/item/126158-fne-oscar-watch-2025-estonia-selects-8-views-of-lake-biwa-as-oscar-candidate . live .
  5. Web site: Häkli . Ave . 2024-03-06 . Esilinastus Marko Raadi film "Biwa järve 8 nägu" . 2024-09-26 . Eesti Rahvusringhääling . et . 2024-03-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240320190531/https://kultuur.err.ee/1609273758/esilinastus-marko-raadi-film-biwa-jarve-8-nagu . live .
  6. Web site: Mängufilm „Biwa järve 8 nägu“ . 2024-09-26 . Kambja Valla Sõnumid . et.
  7. Web site: September 6, 2024 . Eesti esitab Oscarile Marko Raadi filmi "Biwa järve 8 nägu" . September 6, 2024 . Eesti Rahvusringhääling . September 6, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240906055120/https://kultuur.err.ee/1609445750/eesti-esitab-oscarile-marko-raadi-filmi-biwa-jarve-8-nagu . live .
  8. Web site: Estonia - 8 Views of Lake Biwa . 2024-09-26 . International Feature . en . 2024-10-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241006165244/https://www.international-feature.com/estonia---8-views-of-lake-biwa.html . live .
  9. Web site: Saa tuttavaks filmi „Biwa järve 8 nägu“ värvikate ja müstiliste tegelastega . 2024-09-26 . Kroonika . et . 2024-04-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240422213218/https://kroonika.delfi.ee/artikkel/120275433/saa-tuttavaks-filmi-biwa-jarve-8-nagu-varvikate-ja-mustiliste-tegelastega . live .
  10. Web site: Priimagi . Tristan . PRODUCTION: Marko Raat Shoots 8 Views of Lake Biwa on Estonian/Russian Border - FilmNewEurope.com . 2024-09-26 . Film New Europe . en-gb . 2024-10-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241006165246/https://www.filmneweurope.com/news/estonia-news/item/123709-production-marko-raat-shoots-8-views-of-lake-biwa-on-estonian-russian-border . live .
  11. Web site: Marko Raati mängufilmi "Biwa järve 8 nägu" võtted algasid Peipsi järve ääres . 2024-09-26 . Tre Raadio - Raplamaa . et . 2024-10-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241006165246/https://rapla.treraadio.ee/uudised/20229/marko-raati-mangufilmi-biwa-jarve-8-nagu-votted-algasid-peipsi-jarve-aares . live .
  12. Web site: 8 Views of Lake Biwa . 2024-09-26 . . en-GB . 2024-04-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240415233642/https://iffr.com/en/iffr/2024/films/8-views-of-lake-biwa . live .
  13. Web site: 8 Views of Lake Biwa . 2024-09-26 . . en . 2024-10-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241006165246/https://tiff.ro/en/festival/2024/8-views-lake-biwa . live .
  14. Web site: 8 Views of Lake Biwa . 2024-09-26 . European Film Festival Palić . 2024-10-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241006165406/https://www.palicfilmfestival.com/en/daily-program/8-views-of-lake-biwa/669 . live .
  15. Web site: 8 Views of Lake Biwa . Helsinki International Film Festival . 2024-09-26 . 2024-10-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241006165250/https://hiff.fi/en/program/8-views-of-lake-biwa/ . live .
  16. Web site: 2024-03-07 . Esilinastus Marko Raadi mängufilm „Biwa järve 8 nägu” . 2024-09-26 . Müürileht . et . 2024-04-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240417054200/https://www.muurileht.ee/esilinastus-marko-raadi-mangufilm-biwa-jarve-8-nagu/ . live .

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