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'8 Views of Lake Biwa' Review: Estonia's Oscar Entry Is an Otherworldy Venture
VarietyStory by J. Kim MurphyImage from Variety
scrn loglineEstonia's Oscar entry '8 Views of Lake Biwa' is an otherworldly, visually stunning portrait of a religious fishing community on the shores of the mystical Lake Peipsi.beat sheet- Director Marko Raat's film features a breathtaking scene of white cherry blossoms falling from the sky as a tragedy is about to unfold, creating a dreamlike, almost supernatural atmosphere.
- The movie explores the unique religious practices and traditions of the fishing community, offering a rare, intimate glimpse into a world rarely seen on the silver screen.
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'8 Views of Lake Biwa' Review: Estonia's Oscar Entry Is an Otherworldy Venture
VarietyStory by J. Kim Murphy
scrn logline
Estonia's Oscar entry '8 Views of Lake Biwa' is an otherworldly, visually stunning portrait of a religious fishing community on the shores of the mystical Lake Peipsi.
beat sheet
- Director Marko Raat's film features a breathtaking scene of white cherry blossoms falling from the sky as a tragedy is about to unfold, creating a dreamlike, almost supernatural atmosphere.
- The movie explores the unique religious practices and traditions of the fishing community, offering a rare, intimate glimpse into a world rarely seen on the silver screen.
call sheet
Marko Raat, '8 Views of Lake Biwa'