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Autumn Ball 2007

★ 5.431 votes123 min📅 2007-09-13

"Film for all men with a gentle soul and a bad liver. For those who stand alone in the night. In their underwear."

Set against the stark backdrop of an Estonian autumn, Veiko Õunpuu's *Autumn Ball* (2007) weaves a melancholic tapestry of six strangers, each adrift in the cold embrace of Soviet-era concrete towers.

Director: Veiko Õunpuu

Cast

Rain Tolk
Rain Tolk
Intellectual Mati
Taavi Eelmaa
Taavi Eelmaa
Doorman Theo
Juhan Ulfsak
Juhan Ulfsak
Architect Maurer
Maarja Jakobson
Maarja Jakobson
Single Mother Laura
Sulevi Peltola
Sulevi Peltola
Hairdresser Augusti Kaski
Tiina Tauraite
Tiina Tauraite
Architect Maurer's Wife
Mirtel Pohla
Mirtel Pohla
Jaana
Iris Persson
Iris Persson
Lotta
Laine Mägi
Laine Mägi
Teacher
Ivo Uukkivi
Ivo Uukkivi
Laura's Ex-husband

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Autumn Ball (2007) about?

Six individuals navigate the bleakness of an Estonian autumn, each trapped in their own isolation while searching for meaning, love, or even just a moment of warmth in the concrete wasteland of Soviet-era apartment blocks.

Who directed Autumn Ball?

Veiko Õunpuu directed *Autumn Ball*, crafting a visually striking and thematically rich portrait of urban alienation.

Who stars in Autumn Ball?

The film features a compelling ensemble led by Rain Tolk, Taavi Eelmaa, Juhan Ulfsak, Maarja Jakobson, and Sulevi Peltola.

Is Autumn Ball (2007) worth watching?

If you're drawn to slow-burn dramas with atmospheric depth and emotional rawness, *Autumn Ball* is absolutely worth your time. Its unflinching look at loneliness and resilience makes it a standout in Estonian cinema, even if it lacks mainstream appeal.

How long is Autumn Ball?

The film runs for 123 minutes, or just over two hours, immersing viewers in its contemplative pace.

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About Autumn Ball (2007) — A haunting Estonian drama of solitude and fleeting connections

Set against the stark backdrop of an Estonian autumn, Veiko Õunpuu's *Autumn Ball* (2007) weaves a melancholic tapestry of six strangers, each adrift in the cold embrace of Soviet-era concrete towers. Through the eyes of Tallinn's marginalized and overlooked, the film explores the quiet desperation of those searching for connection in a world of gray monotony.

With performances anchored by Rain Tolk, Taavi Eelmaa, and Juhan Ulfsak, *Autumn Ball* drifts between moments of raw vulnerability and fleeting hope, capturing the fragility of human bonds in a landscape that feels as indifferent as the season itself. A haunting drama that lingers like the dying light of autumn, it's a story for anyone who has ever felt alone in the night.