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The Polar Boy (2016)
Mattias has a dream of becoming a photography student at the Berlin Arts Academy. His dream is constantly put to the test when he falls in love with the beautiful free spirit Hanna. Trying to win her heart, he feels the need to prove to Hanna that he can be just as adventurous and unpredictable as she is. Breaking the law together with Hanna, Mattias risks everything dear to him, not knowing yet that Hanna’s bold acts are only the symptoms of bipolar disorder. In a moment of jealousy, Mattias accidentally commits a crime that could put him behind bars for years. In order to save himself Mattias decides to get himself declared irresponsible by faking the illness his girlfriend really has – bipolarity.
| Country | Estonia |
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| Year | 2016 |
| Duration | 97 min |
| Rating | 16 |
| Language | Estonian |
| Subtitle | English, Czech |
| Directed by | Anu Aun |
| Screenplay | Anu Aun |
| Director of Photography | Heiko Sikka |
| Music | Sten Šeripov |
| Edited by | Margo Siimon |
| Contact | Luxfilm |
Biography
An Estonian screenwriter, director and producer, she studied TV and film directing at the Baltic Film and Media School in Tallinn. She co-founded the Luxfilm production company. She has directed documentaries and short films, including the award-winning Shift (Vahetus, 2015). She made her feature debut with the drama The Polar Boy (Polaarpoiss, 2016).
Drama, Youth, Friendship, Art, Crime, Empathy, Mental Health, Youth