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Lea Valter, Estonian carpet artist (1997)

Original title: Lea Valter - eesti vaibakunstnik

Documentary Duration 12:00

Documentary about Lea Valter (1926-2013), a phenomen in Estonian applied art who created carpet art for about forty years. Her carpets are characterized by masterful use of geometric shapes and colour while expressing emotional power. Lea Valter's creative style is original, courageous and laconic, with clear and fixed rhythm. Her specialty is weaving woolen carpets.

Director: Rein Raamat

Keywords: inspiration | drawing a sketch | weaving techniques | artist | artist's life | aerial views of a city | artwork | creativity | creative process | recollections about one's teacher | View all »

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Main Data

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Production Firm(s) Raamat Film
Film Category Documentary, Portrait
Text / Dialogue Estonian
Duration 12:00

Crew

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Producer Helvi Raamat
Director Rein Raamat
Screenwriter Martti Soosaar
Cinematographer Rein Raamat | Igor Ruus
Editor Fred Pajusaar

Partners and Sponsors

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