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Ancestors (1972)

Title in Estonian: Esivanemad

Documentary Duration 21:56

Extensive overview about the ethnic history of Estonian people and archaeological studies. The film has four parts. Part 1: The oldest habitants. Part 2: Ancestors of the Baltic-Finnic peoples. Part 3: Development of Estonian tribal groups. Part 4: Estonians and their neighbours at the end of ancient time. The historical introduction is illustrated by episodes of arhaeological findings, old settlements and burial places.

Director: Ülo Tambek

Keywords: historical treatment | historical overview | history | slash-and-burn cultivation | archaeologist | archaeology | archaeological excavations | archaeological findings | ethnography | tribes | View all »

Main Data

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Production Firm(s) Eesti Reklaamfilm
Color bw
Sound sound
Film Category Documentary
Text / Dialogue Estonian
Duration 21:56

Crew

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Director Ülo Tambek
Cinematographer Eino Aas | Kalju Kivi | Teet Taumi

Partners and Sponsors

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