Fundamentalist
Is it possible to help another person selflessly?
“Fundamentalist” is a story about love. The protagonists are Markus, a progressive pastor who has publicly confessed to being a tool of the devil, and his former close friend Heidi, who has drifted aimlessly through life like a lifeless piece of driftwood. On a fateful autumn night, Markus and Heidi meet again, sparking a spiritual battle and a search for truth between them. Along the way, they must reevaluate what they believe and why.
What is truth? Can multiple truths exist simultaneously?
Is it possible to help another person selflessly? How far can one go with that desire?
How far does one person's responsibility for another extend?
What is fanaticism, and at what point does it become dangerous?
You can meet Markus in the small hall of Von Krahl Theatre to witness the pastor's personal confession.
Erki Laur – Winner of the Estonian Theatre Award for Best Leading Actor for his role as Markus in Fundamentalist.
Liisa Saaremäel – Nominee for the Estonian Theatre Award for Best Leading Actress for her role as Heidi in Fundamentalist.
Schedule
Duration: 2 hours and 50 minutes, including an intermission.
Premiere: November 13, 2021, at Von Krahl Salon.
Photographer: Siim Vahur (photos taken on May 6 and 15, 2024).
The production was created in collaboration between the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre's Drama School and Von Krahl Theatre, with support from the Estonian Cultural Endowment.