Estcoy-8 rapidly became the most famous documentary film in Estonia in 2022.
The film tells the story of the Estonian infantry company Estcoy-8, which suffered the heaviest losses in the history of modern Estonia.
In May 2009, the Estonian infantry company Estcoy-8 arrived in Afghanistan. During the following six months, it suffered heavy casualties as five young men eventually lost their lives.
Survivors and people close to the victims talk openly about the events that took place. How to deal with the loss of a friend who died of suicide? What kind of daily lives do the survivors lead today?
This is a story about Estonian people fighting in a foreign country—a story of responsibility, courage, grief, and moving on in life.
The film is dedicated to the men lost in the mission, but also to all the Estonian people who have served in Afghanistan.
Levila toob vaatajani seni rääkimata loo Afganistanis suurimaid kaotusi kandnud Eesti üksusest.
Levila toob vaatajani seni rääkimata loo Afganistanis suurimaid kaotusi kandnud Eesti üksusest.
2009. aasta maikuus läks Afganistani Eesti õnnetuima saatusega kompanii. Estcoy-8-s hukkus kolm sõdurit, sai viga 14 ja kaks sõdurit tegid hiljem enesetapu. Erik Tikani värskelt valminud dokumentaalfilmis „Estcoy-8” räägivad sõdurid üle kümne aasta taguse põrgusuve loo.
