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Rebel with a Bow Tie (2025)

Directed by Jaan Tootsen

Overview

Jaan Tootsen’s documentary follows President Toomas Hendrik Ilves in the last year and a half of his term in office – as he grapples with the complexities of world politics and his private life. Tootsen’s keen camera eye follows Ilves at his most difficult moments, showing no mercy, but creating a gripping, rather harsh and at the same time very human portrait of the President.

Length 105 minutes

Actors

Toomas Hendrik Ilves | Jaan Tootsen | Piret Arukaevu | Toomas Sildam | Ieva Ilvesa | Evelin Ilves | Luukas Kristjan Ilves | Kaido Ole | Angela Merkel | Kerli Kõiv | Jaak Prints | Andres Vosman | Kadri Keiu Ilves | Rain Rannu | Arvo Pärt | Märt Avandi | Janne Ševtšenko | Sven Grünberg | Elmo Nüganen | Ott Sepp | Mait Malmsten | Kersti Kaljulaid | Margus Saar | Markus Teeäär | Tommy Cash | Gerli Padar | Barack Obama