Morten

The film’s protagonist, Morten, cannot find his place in the school environment. Exclusion and pressure from his classmates make him ask, with increasing anguish, where he belongs and who he really is. When two girls enter Morten’s life—Miia, who is involved in street art, and Emilie, a mysterious girl from the bog—he finds himself between two worlds: everyday reality and the mystical, the city and the bog, first feelings and painful choices. Told with warmth and understanding, “Morten” combines a sensitive portrayal of young people’s inner lives with social awareness and a mystical dimension. It is a compelling film about self-discovery, the pain of being invisible, friendship and first feelings—and the courage to remain yourself even when the world around you makes it far from easy. “Morten” is based on the award-winning book “Morten, Emilie and the Lost Worlds” by writer Reeli Reinaus. Tõru Kannimäe (“Fränk”) plays the lead role. Other important roles are played by Helena Maria Reisner (“Comrade Child”) and Emili Rohumaa, with Külli Teetamm, Andres Mähar, Priit Loog and others also appearing. “Morten” was written by Reeli Reinaus and directed by Ivan Pavljutškov. The film’s cinematographer is Ants Tammik, composer Titas Petrikis, sound designer Jonas Jocys, editor Ričardas Matačius, production designer Ketlin Kasar, costume designer Neoon Must and makeup artist Kelli Neitsov. The film was produced by Kopli Kinokompanii with Lithuanian co-producer Fralita Films. The producer is Anneli Ahven and the co-producer is Zivile Gallego. The film is supported by the Estonian Film Institute, the Cultural Endowment of Estonia, the Tartu Film Fund and the Lithuanian Film Centre. “Morten” had its world premiere at the prestigious Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. “Morten” opens in cinemas across Estonia on 11 September. The film is distributed by ACME Film.