The Soviet Union dies, the party begins. Estonian chaos in the desert.
Season 4 • Episode 18
LatestThe opening part of the new season of the comedy series "EnsV" begins in the last days of 1991, when the USSR disappears from the world map. Unexpected guests arrive at the desert home. Living is reminiscent of a collective farm. Money is mixed with the feet. New Year's Eve plans are held in Kukeke and Illar's fantasies know no bounds.
Acting
Raivo E. Tamm's unhinged Illar steals every scene.
Production
Soviet kitsch production design is disgustingly authentic.
Creators
Villu Kangur, Gert Kiiler
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The series captures a specific Estonian phenomenon: the bizarre optimism of 1991 independence combined with economic freefall.
Director Villu Kangur based the desert compound on actual 'alternative communities' that sprouted during Estonia's transition to capitalism.
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