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When I Start ... Part One (2007)

Title in Estonian: Kui mina hakkan...I

Documentary Duration 32:00

Igor Tõnurist, folklorist and researcher of folk music, tells about his research activities. He is characterized by Ingrid Rüütel, Anne Ojalo, Aivar Jürgenson and others. Igor Tõnurist's extensive knowledge about folk instrument music, folk songs and folk dance is awe-inspiring. Folk costumes and the wearing traditions serve as a special place in Tõnurist's research. It is his life's work to study Estonian heritage, to preserve it and pass it to the future generations.

Director: Mati Viiul

Keywords: performers | performance | ethnography | folklore | folkloric motifs | folklorists | Christmas time | making flummery | zither players | swinging on a swing | View all »

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Film Category Documentary, Portrait
Text / Dialogue Estonian
Duration 32:00

Crew

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Director Mati Viiul
Screenwriter Mati Viiul
Cinematographer Karmo Kaasik | Silver Riibak
Editor Villem Tammaru

Partners and Sponsors

  • Kultuuriministeerium
  • EFI
  • Eesti Kultuurkapital
  • ERR
  • Rahvusarhiiv
  • BFM
  • Kinoliit
  • Eesti Filmiajakirjanike ühing
  • Tallinnfilm