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Harald Perten

1949 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Film amateur and photographer Harald Perten in his darkroom at home.

Film amateur and photographer Harald Johann Perten in his personal darkroom that he has set up in his home in Stockholm. While living in Stockholm, Perten collaborated as a press photographer with several Swedish newspapers.
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Homeland again

Original title: Jälle kodumaal

1949 | Documentary | Director: Arnold Juhkum

Propaganda documentary about the Estonians who left Estonia during the World War II to the West and later returned to their homeland.

It has been estimated that about 90 thousand Estonians fleed to the West from Estonia during the World War II. More than 21 thousand Estonians repatriated or returned to their homeland. Among these people were very few those who returned voluntarily – most were forced to go back to "the red paradise" by democratic countries in the West. The filmmakers meet several Estonians who have returned to their homeland.
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Light in the Night ...

Original title: Valgus öös...

1949 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Ernst Idla's monumental stage production and light celebration in Stockholm Olympic Stadium in July 1949.

Ernst Idla's monumental stage production and light celebration with Estonian songs and dances in Stockholm Olympic Stadium on July 29, 1949. Text in film: the Light celebration became the enchanting climax of the Lingiad, being performed during three nights. The monumental production with Estonian gymnastics and music left the audience an unforgettable impression. The solemnity of the raised hands of Estonians gymnasts expressed a silent prayer that was understood by the public opinion all over the world. This is a silent call for help for the homeland expressed by a fragment of a small nation made to escape. Light celebration. ...
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New Deal in Gymnastics

Title in Estonian: Uus suund võimlemises

1949 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Performance of Estonian female gymnasts in Stockholm Royal Tennis Hall at the world conference of physical education.

Training camp took place in Swedish National Sports Training Centre in Bosö. The camp was held as a preparation for performing at the international gymnastics celebration in Stockholm in July-August 1949. A group of gymnastics jogging. Elite gymnasts rehearsing outdoors near the training centre. All groups together on the stadium while rehearsing the co-performance. Close-up of Ernst Idla with his assistants. Elite group rehearsing the performance with balls. All groups rehearsing the ball performance. Performance of Estonian female gymnasts in Stockholm Royal Tennis Hall in the world conference of physical education on August 2, 1949. Freestyle and ball performance. Light ...
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Stockholm Estonian School

Original title: Stockholmi Eesti Gümnaasium

1949 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

School lessons and graduation ceremony in Stockholm Estonian School after the war.

Daily life in Stockholm Estonian School in 1949. Views of the school lessons. Solving math equations in front of the blackboard. Lab experiments in the chemistry class. Examining the structure of plants in the biology class. Activities of the acting class: applying make-up, building of the set pieces, performance. Final examination: Swedish official opens the examination questions, the students are passing the examination. Graduation ceremony on March 20, 1949. The graduates enter the hall. Religious service is held by pastor Aleksander Täheväli. Käbi Laretei is accompanying on the piano. Ambassador Heinrich Laretei, the graduates' class teacher Lydia Olvet and head ...
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A spring day in homeland

Title in Estonian: Kevadpäev kodumaal

1948 | Documentary, Overviews | Director: Vladimir Parvel

Newsreel documentary depicting views of town and nature in the springtime about the Estonians who have returned to their homeland after war, their new life in Soviet Estonia.

Newsreel documentary depicting views of town and nature in the springtime about the Estonians who have returned to their homeland after war, their new happy life in Soviet Estonia. Busy times of reconstructing life in both towns and rural areas of Estonia after the war. Expatriate Estonians who have recently returned to the homeland have their role in this process – the filmmakers introduce a construction worker, a blacksmith, a chemist, a master of ship, a gynecologist, a farmer, a fisherman who have found jobs in Soviet Estonia. Among others there is also wrestler Kristjan Palusalu and chemists Heino Kipper ...
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Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Estonia in Stockholm

Original title: EV 30. aastapäeva tähistamine Stockholmis

1948 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Festive gathering with concert in order to celebrate the 30th anniversary pf the Republic of Estonia held in the great hall of Stockholm Concert House in 1948.

30th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia is celebrated in Stockholm Concert House on February 22nd, 1948. Participants of the event enter Stockholm Concert House. The mixed choir performs "Know Ye Not" by Rudolf Tobias, conducted by Juhan Aavik, accompanied by organist Harri Kiisk. Children are in a colour guard on the stage, the audience is sitting in the hall and raising during the Swedish national anthem. Zelia Uhke-Aumere performs with a violin piece, Raimund Raidvee and Senta Mõõk are singing, pianist Olav Roots is accompanying the performance. Ambassador Heinrich Laretei is speaking. Choral speaking by the Estonian Scouts of ...
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Estonian Writers and Cultural Activists in Exile in 1947–1948

Title in Estonian: Raamat - kodu kaunim ehe

1948 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Harald Perten

Overview about the activity of the expatriate Estonian publishing house "Orto" and the publication process of the epic "Kalevipoeg" in Sweden.

Interesting documentary related to cultural history about Estonian writers in Stockholm. The film introduces the activities of an expatriate publishing house "Orto" where refugee writers can be seen working in their homes. The film follows the journey starting from the writer's desk and finishing with the printing process of a publication. People talk about the great event - publishing of the Estonian epic "Kalevipoeg" in exile, depicting the writers' meeting in November 1947 to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of "Orto". We can see Marie Under, Aino Kallas, Gustav Suits, Karl Ristikivi, August Mälk, Valev Uibopuu, Artur Adson, Hanno Kompus, August ...
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Estonian Youth, Estonia's Future

Title in Estonian: Eesti algkool Stockholmis

1948 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Harald Perten

Estonian Primary School in Stockholm.

Views taken outside of the school. Schoolchildren wear festive outfits for filming, lots of girls wear national costumes. The first grade - making Estonian flag in class, teacher Miss Paulus. The second grade - math class, weight and capacity, teacher Leini Mälk. The third grade - natural history class, rodents, teacher Marie Susi. Fourth grade - geography class, Estonian towns. The fifth grade - drawing class, perspective, teacher Udo Juuno. The schoolkids go to the canteen for lunch. They say grace before their meal. The kids are eating, the head of the school Eduard Karma eating at a separate table ...
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Gymnasts Performing in Alvikshall

Original title in Estonian: Võimlejad esinemas Alvikshallis

1948 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Gymnastics and folk dance performance at the song celebration of expatriate Estonians in Sweden in Alvikhall, Stockholm on June 26, 1948.

Gymnastics and folk dance performance of the song celebration of expatriate Estonians in Sweden held in Alvikhall, Stockholm on June 26, 1948. Participating gymnasts are marching into the hall. Mixed choirs of the Estonian societies in Gothenburg and Halmstad are performing, conducted by Harry Truus. Ernst Idla is observing the performance. Close-up of Daisy Idla. Female and male gymnasts. Close-up of Leida Leesment. Ball performance by female gymnasts. Applauding audience. Folk dancers performing with the music played by a folk music ensemble.
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