The Estonian film "The Class" in the Copenhagen International Film Festival

26.09.2007

It is possible to see the Estonian film "Klass" ("The Class") in the Copenhagen International Film Festival, which runs from September 20th-30th.

The film will be shown on the following days:

Wednesday, September 26 at 16.30 in the cinema Palads
Saturday, September 29 at 15.00 in the cinema Empire Bio

Additional information about the film can be found at http://www.klassifilm.com and http://www.amrion.ee

Additional information about the Copenhagen International Film Festival

Below is information from the festival's coordinators:

"It is a pleasure once again to welcome you to another round up of European films in the city. Copenhagen International Film Festival runs from 20th.-30th of September and we are looking forward to introducing you to no less than 147 films. The unique film experiences are accompanied by visits from European masters and directors. A long list of special events are also in the programme. All together there is a little something for everybody…

An entire school class gangs up on the introverted Joosep. This Estonian drama makes it uncomfortably clear that school bullying is a universal problem. Joosep has learned to live with his fate and has decided to cope with his unacceptable weekdays. To begin with, the class newcomer, Kaspar, does not react to Joosep being exposed to both verbal and physical abuse. But one day Kaspar has had enough and sides with the victim, thus distancing himself from both his friends and his girlfriend. Paradoxically, this only makes things worse for Joosep, who is threatened with even stronger abuse if Kaspar doesn't steer clear of him. It is tough stuff that Ilmar Raag portrays in seven chapters, with a confident insight into the youngsters' universe and an energetic visual style."