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Inspired by bad shark flicks, Estonians make their own shark movie
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Inspired by bad shark flicks, Estonians make their own shark movie

From Delfi Latvia · () Latvian

Translated from Latvian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A group of friends in Estonia, inspired by watching around one hundred bad shark movies, are creating Estonia's first feature-length shark film, "Vergi Hai."
  • The film, expected next summer, tells the story of Tartu film students who encounter a real shark while making their own shark movie.
  • The project began with a themed birthday party six years ago, sparking a passion for low-budget shark thrillers.

A group of friends in Estonia, united by a passion for bad shark movies, are bringing their cinematic obsession to life by producing Estonia's first feature-length shark film, titled "Vergi Hai" (Vergi Shark). Having collectively watched approximately one hundred films in the genre, their shared enthusiasm has culminated in the production of this unique movie.

"Vergi Hai" is slated for release next summer and promises to be not only Estonia's first full-length shark film but potentially the cheapest shark film in cinema history. The plot follows a group of film students from Tartu who venture out to shoot Estonia's inaugural shark movie, only to find themselves face-to-face with a real shark.

The genesis of this ambitious project can be traced back six years to a birthday party hosted by Hardi Heinvere, the president of their film club, at his rural home in the village of Vergi on Estonia's northern coast. Heinvere decided to organize a shark-themed birthday celebration, explaining, "Why not?" He had already developed an interest in watching various low-budget shark thrillers prior to this event.

Why not?

โ€” Hardi HeinvereExplaining his decision to host a shark-themed birthday party.
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Originally published by Delfi Latvia in Latvian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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