The Fencer(2017)

1h 39m
Biography, Drama, History

Release Date:Jul 21, 2017 | Limited

Fleeing from the Russian secret police, a young Estonian fencer is forced to return to his homeland, where he becomes a physical education teacher at a local school. The past however catches up and puts him in front of a difficult...

Note: Distributed by CFI Releasing

Releases

Original Release | Jul 21, 2017

Director & Top Cast

Klaus Härö
Director

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1

Other Details

Country of Origin: Finland

Summaries

Storyline

Fleeing from the Russian secret police because of his controversial past, a young Estonian fencer named Endel is forced to return to his homeland, where he begins to train a group of young children in the art of fencing. The past however catches up with him and Endel has to choose between letting his students down or putting his life in danger. The movie is partially based on the real life story of an Estonian fencer Endel Nelis (1925-1993). — Mattias Aabmets