Anthology of portrait documentaries (artists)
Liina is a contemporary artist who explores marginalized women and discovers that, despite social differences, she shares a surprising amount with those she studies.
A film about a humble man, a legendary kinetic artist who influenced the Estonian public space, the childhood memories of several generations, and the experimental music scene.
A captivating historical documentary with plenty of animation about the destiny of a popular Estonian caricaturist Gori (1894 - 1944) between the two World Wars when total powers leave less and less choices to the talented artist.
It is impossible for a man who has been in the war to forget what he experienced. Again and again the past catches up with him. Even in his dreams. The only way to face your demons is to make fun of them.
The film is about a strong Estonian woman who can handle everything and has experienced both traditional family life and much more.
This film portraits Leonhard Lapin, a creator born in an Estonian small town called Räpina in the 1950s, who becomes one of the most outstanding avant-garde artists on the Soviet Estonian art and architecture scene. The film also reveals the creator’s worldview, beliefs and rebellious nature.
Documentary feature about one of the most influential Estonian surrealists, Ülo Sooster.
Documentary about Estonian contemporary artist Leonhard Lapin.
Stained glass artist fights for her existence and for new orders. Looking back to her long life, she investigates her current situation and motives of her creativeness.
Shortly before Estonia regained its independence, a painting studio came into being, a studio that was guided by principles of painting that dated back to the First Republic. Heldur Viires, the leader and teacher of the school, has been passing on his knowledge of colour and light for thirty meaningful years.
Estonian-British documentary about Dora Gordine (1895-1991), a jewish young woman who grew up in Tallinn, Estonia, and became an internationally renowned sculptor, designer and artistocrat loved by high society.
Portrait documentary by Kristjan Svirgsden about Heinz Valk, artist and social activist.
The film introduces the daily activities and creative work of the last year in artist Jaan Paavle's life, including his beliefs, attitudes and contradictions with the society.
Portrait documentary by Igor Ruus about Estonian ceramic artist and art teacher Leo Rohlin.
This film's central theme is freedom - human and above all artist's freedom: artistic, spiritual and physical, observed retroactively by the author herself. This sincere and confessional biography examines the author's complicated and versatile artistic nature. Marriage to a loved one brings on a clear understanding of responsibility. You become positive, that happy co-existence is what allows a human being to feel free. It is because of that freedom, that you can take on new challenges and understand, that be it painting, writing, acting, or filming - your art is one whole.
Documentary by Rein Raamat about Jaan Vares, acknowledged Estonian sculptor and a long-time rector of the Estonian Academy of Arts.
Portrait documentary by Rein Kotov about Estonian musician and artist Ramo Teder alias Pastacas who lives in Finland.
94-year-old Evald Okas's life has been dedicated to art: the grand master himself casts light upon the stories of how his artwork was born, tells about his life and reveals the secrets of his working principles.
Portrait documentary about the strange world of 32-year-old performance artist Sandra Jõgeva.
Portrait documentary directed by Rein Raamat about artists' couple Signe and Arseni Mölder.
Portrait documentary directed by Rein Raamat about Evi Tihemets, an outstanding graphic artist.
Documentary portrait by Peeter Brambat about Ants VIidalepp, an elderly painter and professor emeritus.
Documentary on an aging couple amd the mundanity of their lives.
Documentary by Rein Raamat about artist Lembit Saarts, the practitioner of the painting tradition of Pallas School.
Portrait documentary about Jaan Klysheiko, a legendary photo artist, book and magazine designer.
Mare Vint, an acknowledged graphic and drawing artist, opens up the background of her sensitive artwork related to her personal exhibition "Selected views".
A coursework by media student Johannes Arro. A portrait story about a typical working day by artist Epp Maria Kokamägi.
A stroll through Kadri Mälk's world of jewellery.
For artist Nikolai Kormashov restoring icons forms a deep, enriching and happy part of his life.
Culture-historical retrospect to the marriage of painter Johannes Võerahansu and pianist Erna Saar that was characterized by deep respect and love towards art.
Portrait documentary by Rein Raamat about Enn Johannes, an acknowledged metal artist.
A documentary about the strange creative world of artist Erki Kasemets.
