World premiere

I Was Born in a Garage

Local title
Ma sündisin garaažis
Title in Russian
Я родился в гараже
Director
Arko Okk
Country
Estonia
Year
2024
Programme
Baltic Film Competition
Genre
Mystery, Fake documentary, Biographical
Subject
art, historical personas, lifestyle, architecture

Surprising experimentalist Arko Okk cleverly uses an original dual-lens 3D camera to visually explore journeys through space, motivating charismatic workaholic Emil Urbel to bring the importance of environmental architecture to a wider audience.

Urbel is a humble yet noble man whose magical touch is sought after by wealthier clients. While developing public buildings and schools in the city, he strives to invent and design simple, functional and intelligent houses, steering clear of the excess that characterises the infamous big white box villas.

As a teacher and self-made architect, Urbel inspires others to imagine a city designed for pleasant living, highlighting the beauty of urban quality. He leads impromptu, detailed tours of Tallinn, sharing his insights with a sharp sense of humour.

Edvinas Pukšta

Director
Arko Okk
Screenwriter
Arko Okk
Cast
Emil Urbel
Producer
Arko Okk
Co-writer
Ingrid Ruudi
Composer
Xavier Capellas
Sound
Kauri Lemberg
Runtime
Language
Estonian
Subtitles
English
Director
Arko Okk

Ristumine peateega (1999), Seal, kus lõpeb luule (2009, doc), Jäätee veerel (PÖFF 2023, doc),Ma sündisin garaažis 3D (2024, doc)

Award for Best Baltic Film, grant of 5000€ from Piletilevi

Screenings

6th Hall Apollo Kino Plaza
Screening060601 / Ma sündisin garaažis
SubtitlesEnglish
Q&A guestsArko Okk (Director, Producer, Screenwriter), Kaspar Kallas (Editing), Xavier Capellas (Composer)
Q&A duration
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8th Hall Apollo Kino Plaza
Screening100805 / Ma sündisin garaažis
SubtitlesEnglish
Screening duration
6th Hall Apollo Kino Plaza
Screening110603 / Ma sündisin garaažis
SubtitlesEnglish
Screening duration
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