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Expatriate Estonians in Australia, Film No. 5. Part 1 (1995-1996)

Title in Estonian: Austraalia eestlased 5. film, I jagu

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Amateur films Duration 73:58

Expatriate Estonians in Australia, Film No. 5. Part 1

There is a rest home for elderly in an Estonian village, Thirlmere. Views of the beautiful greenery and buildings. Having lunch in the dining hall. Urmas Maidla, chairman of Estonian Relief Committee, talks about the founding of the recreation village, including the act of land purchase in 1959 and accommodating the present residents. Peeter Vilo, administrator of Thirlmere hostel, introduces the living conditions of the elderly residents and the general economic management. Interior space of the hostel. Former athlete Linda Karp introduces her room and shows the collection of ESTO badges. Jewellery artist and silversmith Niina Ots-Rätsep tells about her ...

Director: Lembit Blauhut

Keywords: administrator | historical overview | history | expariate Estonians in Australia | elderly people | Estonians abroad | jewellery art | jewellery artist | way of life | education | View all »

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Main Data

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Production Firm(s) Lembit Blauhut, Austraalia Eesti Seltside Liit (Australia)
Film Category Amateur films, Newsreel
Text / Dialogue Estonian, English
Duration 73:58

Crew

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Director Lembit Blauhut
Cinematographer Lembit Blauhut
Sound Designer Lembit Blauhut
Editor Lembit Blauhut

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