Mandariinid (2013)
Genre: Drama / War
Duration: 87 minuten
Alternative titles: Tangerines / Mandarinebi
Country:
Estonia / Georgia
Directed by: Zaza Urushadze
Stars: Giorgi Nakashidze, Elmo Nüganen and Raivo Trass
IMDb score:
8,1 (52.103)
Releasedate: 17 October 2013
Mandariinid plot
During the war in Abkhazia, in 1990, two Estonian men (Ivo and Margus) stayed behind because of the harvest of their mandarins. Just before Ivo's doorstep, a bloody conflict takes place. Two wounded men (enemies) are left behind and Ivo feels called to take care of the men and provide temporary shelter.
Actors and actresses
Ivo
Ahmed
Margus
Nika
Juhan
Aslan
Aslan's Soldier
Aslan's Soldier
Aslan's Soldier
Aslan's Soldier
Reviews & comments
BBarbie
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- 12893 messages
- 7675 votes
This austere film is one big indictment of warfare in general and hostile thinking in particular. The remote setting in the Caucasus forms an impressive backdrop for the contrast between heightened hatred and humanity. A beautifully crafted film without any frills, but with excellent acting, sobering dialogue, and a beautiful soundtrack. This film made a greater impression on me than the eventual Oscar winner Ida.
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Movsin
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- 8426 messages
- 8489 votes
A small but "touching" anti-war film in which human thought is pitted against blind hatred, the futility of waging war is underscored, and distinctions made based on religious or ethnic beliefs are swept off the table as worthless.
Rock-solid acts, simple yet witty dialogue, and a touch of irresistible mischievous humor—which further emphasizes what is stated above—throughout the absurd events.
Highly recommended, I'd say. Also interesting to see those situations between Estonians, Chechens, and Georgians explained for once.
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wibro
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- 11590 messages
- 4098 votes
A nice little film that immediately reminded me of Simindis Kundzuli (2014), which was also set in the border region between Georgia and Abkhazia, with the difference that I find the latter film quite a bit better. Although that is comparing apples and oranges, as the two films are completely different in terms of character. In "Simindis Kundzuli," the emphasis is primarily on the poetic, whereas in "Mandarinid," the emphasis is more on the futility of war, even though people often need each other so badly. The story of this film is certainly original. A piece of history is also quite interesting. Just as Crimea was given to Ukraine by Khrushchev—who came from a Ukrainian peasant family—in 1954, so Abkhazia was given by Stalin—himself a Georgian! - given to the Soviet Republic of Georgia back in the 1920s or 1930s. They have since regretted that, and to rectify the situation, they are going to wage war over it. It simply couldn't be more absurd.
3.5*
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