The Singing Revolution (DVD)

The Singing Revolution (DVD)

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Estonia's strategic position between Europe and Russia has attracted numerous occupiers over the years. However, the country faced its darkest period in 1939 when the Soviets arrived. It appeared as though the Estonian nation might completely disappear. Nonetheless, the Estonians persevered, fought, sang, and ultimately survived. THE SINGING REVOLUTION chronicles the extraordinary story of this small nation's fight for independence, showcasing how the Estonians managed to preserve their identity even under the oppressive Iron Curtain, primarily through a rich tradition of song. For centuries, the Estonian people have united their voices, and their grand song festival, known as "Laulupidu," has provided glimpses of Estonian culture and unity even during the bleakest periods. These events demonstrated to "The Singing People" that their national spirit endured. When the Soviet Union finally began to crumble in the 1980s, the Estonians seized their opportunity: free speech transformed into song, and song became a soaring anthem of independence. The Singing Revolution documentary captures the awe-inspiring beauty of Estonia and the overwhelming presence of people and music that brought the nation together. It is a tribute to a people who revolted not with weapons, but with their songs, and not with force, but with an unstoppable dream.

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