singing
Orenda means an invisible force, a life spirit that inhabits everything living and lifeless: people, wind, birds, rabbits, stone. The one who serves Orenda and sings to it may receive its power.
How to survive parenthood, when you have a lot to juggle?
The events from the year coming to an end will be brought together at the glamorous concert gala.
Three Siberian Estonian women are looking for paradise here and outside the borders.
The documentary feature takes the audience into the world of men living in rural Estonia, showing us the simple joys and sorrows of their everyday life.
Adventures await when new lovers are separated by a chainsaw killer.
The documentary is a reflection on identity with the outset in a nine-storey residential building. We meet a number of people living in architectural identical living rooms, all coloured in their own specific personalities. The short documentary was completed as part of Arts of Survival Documentaries programme within the European Capital of Culture Tartu 2024 project.
The story is about an old gentleman named Väino, who holds the position of choir director. The story unfolds in next five months, as he and his choir aspire to a singing party, which means preparation for the pre-contest. However, this journey takes a turn when he begins to experience episodes of memory loss that put him in sad and comical situations. Väino finds himself in a moment where the people surrounding him know him, but he no longer knows them.
It is a fun insight into the life of a day center for elderly.
Young woman goes on a journey in order to gain peace of mind wherever whenever.
When Indrek's wife says that she is not happy with the marriage and something needs to change, Indrek must find a way to save the marriage.
In the darkness of smoke sauna, women share their innermost secrets and intimate experiences. Through a sense of communion, women wash off the shame trapped in their bodies and regain their strength.
Short documentary shows the grief support camp for children through the eyes of a 16 year old girl, Jaanika.
Russian guard Aleksei risks his life, to save an Estonian girl who the KGB is planning to capture for singing outside the prison where he works.
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.
Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?
Poetical documentary film of the longing for and the search of happiness between Estonia and Finland.
On Spain’s Costa del Sol a Finnish family abandoned by a crime boss take their own back by stealing the haul of a major heist.
A film about the Estonians’ favorite folk band Kukerpillid and its spirited journey through the summer concert venues of Estonia, with interludes to the roots of Estonian folkmusic.
A documentary about being a woman, told through the life and work of Estonia’s most beloved and internationally most known contemporary poetess Kristiina Ehin.
The documentary portrays the acclaimed Song Festival conductor and music teacher Lydia Rahula.
A portrait film about Marju Länik, one of the best singers in the history of Estonian pop music.
When no public recognition at home, a gospel band Robirohi plans the tour to the source of gospel music, to perform at the halls of fame in Kentucky, USA.
Captain Fyodor Volkonogov, a well-respected and obedient USSR law enforcer, witnesses his peers being suspiciously questioned. Sensing his turn is approaching, he escapes and is soon on the run, hunted by his former colleagues. Vulnerable and hopeless, Fyodor comes to realize what he had been part of, and that repentance is the only way for him to escape the eternal torment of Hell. But time is running out and the manhunt is closing in on him...
Based on one of the longest running plays in Estonian theatre, “Eesti matus“ by Andrus Kivirähk, this is a comedy full of hilarious characters and unexpected situations where Estonian national-conservative view of the world clashes with more liberal European values of the younger generation.
This is first and foremost a story about humanity, about losing one’s home and then getting it back again. It’s a story about making peace with one’s past.
From the harsh, nomadic life on the tundra to an uncertain future with five children. Four years in the life of a strong and charismatic woman as vital, physical film art.
A new wave. New characters. A new Estonia. Lil Estonia! Documentary by Taavi Arus about the short anatony of a generation in Estonia in 2020.
It's more than just feathers or a number of fingers... Is society ready to accept the other and his song..?
A girl becomes a warrior in the military- and her own life.
Two city kids, zero smartphones, one village. When left at Granny’s the siblings find an instruction on how to build a devilish creature. The only missing puzzle is one soul...
Who's the man waving the flag?
The angel will guide us.
We all come from our childhood.
For nearly twenty years now one small Estonian town has organised a Ukrainian-themed fair, during which a beauty contest is held. This observational film explores whether beauty can be an object of competition, and how we should understand the phenomenon of beauty contests in the modern day.
Having unwillingly agreed to become the Godfather to his ex-wife’s newborn baby, Andres falls deep into the pool of self-pity. Luckily,he has his best friends Mart and Toomas by his side who take Andres to tantra camp to find the most beautiful woman to accompany him at the baptising.
The next step in the evolution of hummingbirds just may surprise you!
A young woman takes on an audacious human experiment while trying to find her place in the world and struggling with the past of her family.
A film about Tõnis Mägi and his music.
Estonia, 1872. The uncompromising new owner of Robber’s Rise must battle with hard work, his spiteful neighbor and with his own family and beliefs to transform the poor land into a flourishing farm of his dreams – to bring truth and justice to a god forsaken place.
A documentary film about a composer Tõnu Kõrvits, his music and the people who are deeply touched by his music.
Documentary about how to stay alive in conflict zone.
A modern man coming to grips with his own existence through the medium of tradition.
The sequel to one of the most loved Estonian comedy films sees the return of the three high-school friends Mart, Andres and Toomas. This time they are planning a memorable stag party for Toomas, but due to unexpected turn of events end up at a funeral instead.