Rebel with a Bow Tie (2025)

Name: Rebel with a Bow Tie
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2025
Duration: 105 min
Cast: Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Jaan Tootsen, Piret Arukaevu, Toomas Sildam, Ieva Ilvesa

1h 45m Estonia

Documentary

Plot

Jaan Tootsen's documentary offers an intimate glimpse into President Toomas Hendrik Ilves during the final year and a half of his presidency. The film captures the challenging intersections of global politics and his personal struggles, presenting an unflinching view of Ilves at his most vulnerable. Tootsen’s sharp lens reveals both the harsh realities and the deeply human aspects of leadership, creating a compelling narrative that showcases the weight of responsibility on the shoulders of a man navigating complex political landscapes while trying to maintain his private life.

Cast

Toomas Hendrik Ilves Jaan Tootsen Piret Arukaevu Toomas Sildam Ieva Ilvesa Evelin Ilves Luukas Kristjan Ilves Kaido Ole Angela Merkel Kerli Jaak Prints Andres Vosman Kadri Keiu Ilves Rain Rannu Arvo Pärt