8 Views of Lake Biwa
2024 film directed by Marko Raat
8 Views of Lake Biwa (Estonian: Biwa järve 8 nägu) is a 2024 romantic drama film written and directed by Marko Raat. A co-production between Estonia and Finland, the film stars Elina Masing. It is loosely based on the novel of the same name by Max Dauthendy. It was selected as the Estonian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards, but was not nominated.
Synopsis
On the shimmering shores of Europe's otherworld, two young girls, Hanake and her best friend, talk about their first love interest while watching the yachts sailing toward Kyoto. Nevertheless, the magic is fading in their isolated fishing village as they deal with a recent disaster. It is clear that intimacy alone will not help them process their loss.
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:
Elina Masing as Hanake
Simeoni Sundja as Kiri
Kärt Kokkota as Merikarp
Tommi Korpela as Platon
Maarja Jakobson as Jänesesilm
Hendrik Toompere Jr. as Roman
Tiina Tauraite as Õnne
Jan Uuspõld as Sora
Jarmo Reha as Okuro
Jüri Vlassov as Siimeon
Peeter Tammearu as Timofei
Meelis Rämmeld as Andrei
Liina Tennosaar as Nina
Erki Laur as Ain
Production
Principal photography began July 28, 2022, and wrapped on September 10, 2022, at Lake Peipus, Estonia.
Release
It had its world premiere on January 31, 2024, at the 53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam, then screened on June 21, 2024, at the 23rd Transilvania International Film Festival, on July 24, 2024, at the 31st Palić European Film Festival, and on September 22, 2024, at the Helsinki International Film Festival.
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