SANDRA GETS A JOB

In-Person Screening: Friday, November 4, 6:00 pm

Director Kaupo Kruusiauk will present a Q&A following the screening of the film.

Virtual Screening: November 5-13

SANDRA GETS A JOB (Sandra saab tööd)
Kaupo Kruusiauk, Estonia, 2021
96 minutes, In Estonian with English Subtitles
North American Premiere

Sandra (Mari Abel) is a Doctor of Physics who unexpectedly loses her job in research. Searching for a new position seems easy at first, but soon turns into a tragi-comic farce as Sandra meets a long line of odd characters — from grotesque entrepreneurs to cocky start-up managers — on the endless job interviews she now has to go on. The usually careful and thoughtful Sandra finds herself having to sink or swim in a world of hypocrisy and strange power structures. As pressure from her parents — both successful scientists in their own right— mounts, she is suddenly faced with the reality of having to adapt in order to secure employment, or remain true to herself.

Festival History
2021 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
2021 EnergaCAMERAIMAGE

Awards History
EFTA - National Estonian Film and Television Awards, 2022, Best Costume Design: Anu Lensment

Tags: Estonia, Drama, Mental Health, Comedy

Director bio:

Kaupo Kruusiauk studied film direction at the Baltic Film, Media and Arts School. He also studied at FAMU in Prague and has a diploma in stage directing from the Estonian Theater and Music Academy. Kruusiauk has previously directed numerous short and documentary films. Sandra Gets a Job is his feature film debut. Kruusiauk is currently a lecturer in film at the Baltic Film, Media and Arts School.