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18 November 2026, 18:30 - 19:50

Toomas Leius. Life on the Line

Apollo Kino Pärnu
4.69 - 8.29 €
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Toomas Leius. Life on the Line chronicles the rise, fall, and complex legacy of Northern<br>Europe's tennis trailblazer. Emerging from behind the Iron Curtain, Leius made history by<br>capturing the 1959 Wimbledon Boys' Singles title and battling the world's elite on<br>international Grand Slam courts throughout the 1960s. Blending rare archival footage,<br>personal testimonies, and psychological insights, this cinematic documentary unpacks the<br>dualities of a relentless competitor who defied geopolitical isolation, yet faced an equally<br>dramatic battle off the court.

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Apollo Kino
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Pärnu Keskus, Lai 5, Pärnu, 80011
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Apollo Kino
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info@apollokino.ee
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Introduction

Toomas Leius. Life on the Line chronicles the rise, fall, and complex legacy of Northern<br>Europe's tennis trailblazer. Emerging from behind the Iron Curtain, Leius made history by<br>capturing the 1959 Wimbledon Boys' Singles title and battling the world's elite on<br>international Grand Slam courts throughout the 1960s. Blending rare archival footage,<br>personal testimonies, and psychological insights, this cinematic documentary unpacks the<br>dualities of a relentless competitor who defied geopolitical isolation, yet faced an equally<br>dramatic battle off the court.

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Pärnu Keskus Lai 5, Pärnu, 80011

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