Estonia - Livlinan som brast
Estonia - Livlinan som brast

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Estonia - Livlinan som brast

2002
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Swedish

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IMDb6.9/10
Director: Jussi HiltunenGenres: Documentary, Drama, History

Plot Summary

This documentary-drama recounts the tragic sinking of the MS Estonia ferry in 1994. It explores the events leading up to the disaster, the harrowing moments of the sinking, and the aftermath, including investigations and survivor testimonies. The film aims to provide a comprehensive look at one of the worst maritime disasters in modern European history.

Critical Reception

The film was noted for its attempt to reconstruct the events of the Estonia disaster and its emotional impact, though some found the dramatization elements less compelling than the factual recounting. It generated discussion about maritime safety and the handling of the disaster's investigation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its detailed reconstruction of the Estonia disaster.

  • Some critics found the dramatic elements less effective than the documentary footage.

  • Highlights the harrowing accounts of survivors.

Google audience: N/A

Fun Fact

The film is also known by its original Finnish title, 'Estonia - Linnanmäen hukkuminen', and was released in some markets as 'Estonia - The Last Voyage'.

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