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The world renowned Estonian conductor Tõnu Kaljuste, the favourite of composer Arvo Pärt, wants to build an opera house called Nargen Opera on Naissaar, an island, which not long ago was a closed Soviet military base, does not have a regular ferry line, no electricity and has only one permanent resident. Against the odds and the opposition of the financial world, he wants to establish a unique cultural centre, where traditions and modern times meet. To put his idea into practice, he brings operas on stage on the mainland to raise money from the ticket sales, and carries construction materials and other necessities to the island in his own small boat. Along the way, he faces unexpected difficulties and finds himself in almost absurd situations.

Estonia - 2007 - 57 mn - Betacam Digital - Colour

Director Priit Valkna Writer Andri Luup, Artur Talvik, Priit Valkna Camera Margus Malm, Rein Kotov, Tauno Sirel Sound Tanel Roovik Editing Tambet Tasuja

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