Fleeing from the Russian secret police because of his controversial past, a young Estonian fencer named Endel is forced to return to his homeland, where he begins to train a group of young children in the art of fencing. The past however catches up with him and Endel has to choose between letting his students down or putting his life in danger. The movie is partially based on the real life story of an Estonian fencer Endel Nelis (1925-1993).... (Full plot summary below)
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Fleeing from the Russian secret police because of his controversial past, a young Estonian fencer named Endel is forced to return to his homeland, where he begins to train a group of young children in the art of fencing. The past however catches up with him and Endel has to choose between letting his students down or putting his life in danger. The movie is partially based on the real life story of an Estonian fencer Endel Nelis (1925-1993).
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| Maven's NestNora Lee MandelAthlete fleeing Stalin, war-weary waifs learning elite sport vs Soviets, based on true story, plus has a sweet romance, filmed in beautiful seasons: irresistibly gratifying. |
| San Francisco ExaminerAnita KatzAdeptly directed by Finnish filmmaker Klaus Haro, who emphasizes the hope and pride his protagonist inspires in his young students, this is a smooth sail of a movie too enjoyable to be doomed by its formulaic presentation of deserving material. |
| Times (UK)Kate MuirSuffused with gorgeous cinematography, the sharp-sweet drama The Fencer is Finland's foreign Oscar entry and a pleasure to watch. |
| Epoch TimesJoe BendelThroughout the film, Härö vividly captures a sense of the late Stalinist-era paranoia, as well as the drabness of Soviet life in general. It is also engaging on a human level. These are reserved people, but when they make a connection, it is meaningful. |
| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann BrussatA celebration of the ethical goodness and heroic acts of a teacher. |
| Hollywood ReporterStephen DaltonThe man and his motivations remain oddly elusive in this blankly heroic, clunkingly predictable portrait. |
| Screen InternationalFionnuala HalliganThe Fencer plays out with few real surprises, but director Haro and screenwriter Heinamaa have settled on an appealing, conventional formula. |
| KonexiónRafael Rosales SantosA profound and incredible story you can't miss. [Full review in Spanish] |
| Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinAn effective mix of underdog sports drama and political thriller, inspired by the true-life story of celebrated fencing champ Endel Nelis. |
| Butaca AnchaAli LópezThis might not be a big film , but it engages the audience and makes them a part of the story, something to be thankful for. [Full review in Spanish] |
