Mindless (film) explained

Mindless
Director:	Elmo Nüganen
Producer:	Kristian Taska
Screenplay:	Elmo Nüganen
Based On:	Meeletu by Jaan Tätte
Music:	Jaak Jürisson
Cinematography:	Mait Mäekivi
Editing:	Tambet Tasuja
Studio:	Taska Film Eesti Televisioon
Runtime:	90 minutes
Country:	Estonia
Language:	Estonian

Mindless is a 2006 Estonian comedy film directed by Elmo Nüganen and starring Rain Simmul. It tells the story of a 40-year-old businessman who moves to the countryside. It is based on the play with the same name by Jaan Tätte.^{[1] [2]}

The film was made in the summer of 2006. It was released in Estonian cinemas on 5 October 2006.^[3]

Cast

• Rain Simmul as Toomas
• Mari-Liis Lill as Girl
• Anne Reemann as Anu
• Indrek Taalmaa as Peeter
• Aivar Tommingas as Vorsti-Jüri
• Peeter Tammearu as Meinart
• Kalju Orro as Uugu
• Helene Vannari as Leida
• Arvo Raimo as Eedu
• Rein Oja as Rommi
• Taavi Eelmaa as Miku
• Kalju Komissarov as Rural municipality mayor
• Märt Avandi as Real estate agent
• Kristel Elling as Silvia
• Sulev Teppart as Defender

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kaljo. Enn. 2006-11-01. Meeletu avastab teistsuguse tegelikkuse. Estonian. Pärnu Postimees. 2016-10-12.
2. Ian Haydn Smith TCM International Film Guide 2008 1905674619 2007 was yet another positive year for the emerging Estonian cinema. At the end of 2006, celebrated theatre director Elmo Nuganen's comedy, Mindless (Meeletu), proved popular with audiences. In it, a millionaire decides to give up his fortune in order to settle for a simple life in the country. Audiences were drawn to the film's emphasis on a society polarised by haves and have-nots.
3. Web site: 2006-10-06. Meeletu kolib kinodesse. Estonian. Äripäev. 2016-10-12.