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50 years from home (1994)

Original title: Kaugel kodumaast - 50 aastat

Exhibition of Estonian history in Toronto

Amateur films Duration 10:22

Sünopsis

Exhibition "50 Years From Home" depicting the history and culture of expatriate Estonians in Toronto. Exposition has been dividded into decades. There are photos of each decade on stands and desks as well as documents in photo albums. Visitors are browsing through the albums. Photos of the events taken place in 1994 are hanging on the stand - the chess tournament, Edgar Väär with the film camera, stage production etc. The posters and stands of various culture events. Exposition introducting the activities of scouts. Art exhibition presents paintings and sculptures of various sizes. Designer Vello Hubel gives a TV interview where he talks about the events taking place 50 years ago when Estonians fleed from their homeland and later emigrated to Canada and other countries. Vello Hubel is proud of what expatriate Estonians have accomplished - while being part of culture in Canada the expatriates still preserve their heritage.

Partners and Sponsors

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