Georg - the Estonian singer Georg Ots' story in cinemas

12.10.2007

"Georg" ("Georg Ots - rakkaani") tells the true story of Estonia’s most famous and loved singer GEORG OTS (1920-1975) and his fate in his artistic as well as private life. The exceptionally talented singer remained unknown on opera stages around the world. In addition to his Estonian fans, he found adoration only among the audiences of Russia and Finland. Those were the times. The Soviet regime found him suspicious. The film tells the singer’s story; speaks of his fate, formed by complicated years full of change. It’s a personal story – one of love, intrigue, and family.

Screenwriters Mati Põldre, Aleksander Borodjanski
Director Peeter Simm
Director of Photography Rein Kotov
Sound Ivo Felt
Principal cast Marko Matvere, Anastasia Makejeva, Renars Kaupers
Producers Märten Kross, Ivo Felt, Sergei Zernov, Ilkka Matila
Production companies Lege Artis Film, Allfilm, CNF (Russia), Matila Röhr Productions (Finland)
Length 105 min.