The Fencer” advances in hopes to score the winning point at the Oscars: The Finnish nominee makes its American debut in Santa Monica

Posted By Gypset Magazine on Nov 25, 2015

“Forward! Back! Foward! Forward! Back! Maintain your line! The sword is an extention of your arm! You must learn to keep your distance!” These were the words of Endel Nelis, the fencing instructor in the film, “The Fencer”. Produced by the Finnish production company, Making Movies Oy (Ltd), producers, Kai Nordberg and Kaarle Aho, co-producers, Ivo Felt and Jorg Bundschuh, and director Klaus Haro bring the story of Estonian fencing...