The Fencer

The Fencer (2015)

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Fleeing from the Russian secret police, a young Estonian fencer is forced to return to his homeland, where he becomes a physical education teacher at a local school. The past however catches up and puts him in front of a difficult choice.

Date of release
2015-03-13
TMDB
7.0 / 10 (91)
Runtime
1h 38m
Genres
Drama, History
Director
Klaus Härö

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Filmed in: Haapsalu, Pärnu, and Tallinn
  • Awards: 3 · Nominations: 2. Including: Jussi Award for Best Film; Jussi Award for Best Leading Actor; Jussi Award for Best Photography

The Fencer is a 2015 biographical drama film about the life of Endel Nelis, an accomplished Estonian fencer and coach. It was directed by Klaus Härö and written by Anna Heinämaa. Filming began in Estonia in late February 2014.

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