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  • Palusalu
    Palusalu

    Original title: Palusalu

    2009 | Portrait, Documentary | Director: Kristiina Davidjants

    Documentary by Kristiina Davidjants about the destiny of Kristjan Palusalu, Estonian wrestling legend who won the Olympic Gold Medal twice.

  • The Monument
    The Monument

    Original title: Monument

    2008 | Documentary | Director: Tõnu Virve

    The destiny of Estonian monuments during different times.

  • Estonian Prison
    Estonian Prison

    Original title: Eesti vangla

    2003 | Documentary | Director: Indrek Kangur

    The main subject of the history documentary is Patarei Prison - a unique architectural and historical building.

  • Estonia on the Olympic Games
    Estonia on the Olympic Games

    Title in Estonian: Eesti olümpial

    1990 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Eha Väinsalu, Tarvo Villomann

    Documentary of the victorious sports history in Estonia, numerous archival materials and unique moments.

  • Kristjan Palusalu matus
    Kristjan Palusalu matus

    1987 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Ants Vill

  • Olümpiavõitja Kristjan Palusalu 75 aatasne
    Olümpiavõitja Kristjan Palusalu 75 aatasne

    1983 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Evald Vaher

  • Eesti olümpialasi
    Eesti olümpialasi

    1980 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Peep Puks

  • A spring day in homeland
    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.

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