The Dragon's Egg: Making Peace on the Wreckage of the Twentieth Century (1999)

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A third of Estonia's people are Russian, most of them put there by Stalin. For Estonians it is like having a dragon's egg laid in your nest: you wait in fear for it to hatch. The Russians in Klooga, an abandoned Soviet Army base, are struggling to build a community with their new Estonian neighbours. Estonians would rather not give Russians citizenship, residence or jobs: they wish they would go home. But for Russians, Klooga is home. A group of American scholars exploring ethnic reconciliation and democratic practice, led by Nobel Peace Prize nominee Vamik Volkan, offers $50,000 to any group of Estonians and Russians who can work together for a common goal. Twenty Russians and Estonians in Klooga form a committee and seize the challenge to build a better life for their children.

Director: Allan King
Genre: TV Movie, Documentary
Runtime: 113 min
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Music: Bill Thompson
Cinematography: William Brayne
Editing: Nick Hector
Production: Allan King Films
Country: Canada
Language: English, Eesti, Pусский
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Allan King
More Films in Genre: TV Movie, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dragon's Egg: Making Peace on the Wreckage of the Twentieth Century about?
A third of Estonia's people are Russian, most of them put there by Stalin. For Estonians it is like having a dragon's egg laid in your nest: you wait in fear for it to hatch. The Russians in Klooga, an abandoned Soviet Army base, are struggling to build a community with their new Estonian neighbours. Estonians would rather not give Russians citizenship, residence or jobs: they wish they would go home. But for Russians, Klooga is home. A group of American scholars exploring ethnic reconciliation and democratic practice, led by Nobel Peace Prize nominee Vamik Volkan, offers $50,000 to any group of Estonians and Russians who can work together for a common goal. Twenty Russians and Estonians in Klooga form a committee and seize the challenge to build a better life for their children.
Who directed The Dragon's Egg: Making Peace on the Wreckage of the Twentieth Century?
The Dragon's Egg: Making Peace on the Wreckage of the Twentieth Century was directed by Allan King.
How long is The Dragon's Egg: Making Peace on the Wreckage of the Twentieth Century?
The Dragon's Egg: Making Peace on the Wreckage of the Twentieth Century has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
What genre is The Dragon's Egg: Making Peace on the Wreckage of the Twentieth Century?
The Dragon's Egg: Making Peace on the Wreckage of the Twentieth Century is a TV Movie, Documentary film.
Where was The Dragon's Egg: Making Peace on the Wreckage of the Twentieth Century produced?
The Dragon's Egg: Making Peace on the Wreckage of the Twentieth Century was produced in Canada.