self-discovery
Mari masks loneliness with wit until it floods her apartment. To survive, she must save her inner child by choosing compassion over shame.
The first short film by film directing student Kreeta-Lisett Tooming, created as part of a 16mm film project, tells the story of a modest boy named Tobias who tries to gain the attention of his downstairs neighbor, Elss, by making noise in various ways.
IKUMUMU student Ere Viisitame's thesis explores the relationship between the body and the carrier, where the carrier has the meaning of internal tensions, vulnerability, and support.
A family in Ukraine and the difficulties they face.
A short film by Isabel Laiapea, a directing student at TÜ Viljandi Culture Academy, explores the relationships between humans and nature, as well as themes of identity and self-discovery. Laiapea has got inspiration for the film from Mati Unt's short story "The Philologist's Desperate Step" and Mehis Heinsaar's novel "The Lost Tribe." The nature-themed film, shot at Karuskose farm and around it in Soomaa, was created in collaboration with students and alumni from TÜ Viljandi Culture Academy and BFM.
On the Russian-Estonian borderline, Silja, a Seto woman, after an unexpected visit from a popular French vlogger, begins to rediscover her indigenous identity and gradually awaken to her true gender role.
A story of how art helps us to find our place in the world.
A teenage girl's eyes open up to the untold stories of women surrounding her, when she stumbles upon a photo camera on a vast garbage mountain in Delhi.
As the filmmaker seeks answers within the intricate layers of his upbringing, we are invited to join him on a profound voyage of self-discovery, where the true essence of home and belonging is uncovered.
A story about the relationship between independent Soviet art and the West.
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.
A story about a runaway bride who hitchhikes to a punk show.
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.
"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be." Lao-Zi.
This documentary tells the story of two men, Rain and Andres who are constantly on the search of self fulfilment and happiness. On their searches they have gone through many experiences which allows them to make others happy as well.The phrase giving is better than receiving was made for personalizing them.
Drama directed by Ilmar Raag about two Estonian ladies in Paris - an elderly city woman and a plain woman coming from a small town who starts working for the elderly one. The human connection that arises from their relationship gives a new meaning to the lives of both women. Leading roles are played by the legendary French actress Jeanne Moreau and Laine Mägi.
This 30-min film gives an overview of Bridgettine Order, the founder of the Order – Saint Bridget and the restorer of the Order – Mother Elisabeth.
Dance film about the people being in a love triangle. In order to free themselves from their personal prison, they have to understand what holds them back to be happy.
Daughter of the pioneers of Estonian punk rock Anu and Tõnu, 15-year-old Reginleif tells about her parents and punk.
This story is about a young man, who want's to go behind the horizon...
Urbanized youth is searching for his soul – his vital force.
The musical feature film directed by Peeter Urbla presents Estonian pop songs of 1970s and 1980s, performed by Magnetic Band and Gunnar Graps, Muusik Seif and Tõnis Mägi, Ruja and Urmas Alender, Rock Hotel and Ivo Linna, Kontor and Heino Seljamaa, Doktor Friedrich and Joel Steinfeldt, Kuldne Trio and Anne Veski, Vladimir Sapožnin, and disco group Eurütmia supervised by Tiina Elts. The leading actress is singer Els Himma.
The film directed by Leida Laius is based on the novel "Ukuaru" by Veera Saar, telling about a young woman who has to make choices in the name of her true love, home, and the continuation of life.
Feature film by Herbert Rappaport based on the novel "The Captains" by Hans Leberecht.