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The Borrowed Wife

1913 · 22 min Comedy
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

This is the first fiction movie filmed in Estonia, although there is some disagreement whether it can be considered the first Estonian movie, as the names of some of the vital authors, such as the director, are currently not known.

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Original Title Laenatud Naene
Year 1913
Country Russia
Genre Comedy
Runtime 22 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative around the classic farcical premise of a contractual marriage, relying on the contrast between aristocratic manners and simple life to generate gentle humor. The silent performances speak through exaggerated physicality, capturing the essence of early screen comedy.

What lingers after viewing is a sense of historical discovery and the charm of cinematic beginnings. It’s a modest but meaningful glimpse into a nascent film culture — MovieFinder Editorial

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With quiet curiosity, as a piece of rediscovered film history best enjoyed in a relaxed setting.

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