Self Made Cameraman

Self Made Cameraman

2019 · 104 min · ★ 5.0 · Adventure, Comedy

An adventurous tragedy about Estonia's first film maker Johannes Pääsuke and his aspirations to travel around with a film camera and find happiness. Together with a good friend, Volter, Pääsuke will spend an incredible week in Setomaa.

Directed by Hardi Volmer · Written by Hardi Volmer

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