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.
Leaving a troubled home, 13-year-old Paul finds himself in a strange town, joining a gang of local kids and making a series of increasingly bad decisions. His seemingly inevitable downfall is thwarted, however, by a peculiar local man.
Vello followed an ancient call and settled on a swamp island, his neighbors became beavers, eagles and countless other species who have found a safe habitat in this cradle of nature.
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 life of Endel Saarepuu (70) is filled with art. The older the artist gets, the easier his life becomes and the more talking is his work.
Estonian well known writer Mehis Heinsaar has seven encounters during his journey in the wilderness, which will open to the viewer the magical inner world of the writer.
A Mother and daughter, searching for an answer to what could be the fuel for life in a small country Estonia. One of them grows Nettle, the other one is a famous youtuber.
Smart life addicts on an adventurous summer camp on an isolated island.
In an effort to avert the break-up of her family, Paula with her friend Akhim go to the jungle to find Santa Claus.
The angel will guide us.
"Look back with me and maybe you will find out something new about documentary cinema, which is nothing else but life after death." Herz Frank.
Adapt or run!
Meeting a swan may be an introspective experience, similarly to facing the nature of Iceland, its magnificent mountains, watery grasslands and powerful winds. For a nine-year-old girl Sól all this won't be a free choice since her family sends her away to the wild and lonely nature because of a theft.
The documentary introduces excerpts of those against the Nicaragua Canal fighting for their human rights, public order, democracy, private property and freedom of expression.
People of Kihnu island fifty years ago and in the year of 2014.
It is 3 AM on June 14, 1941. More than 40,000 Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians are deported to Siberia by the authorities of Soviet Russia.
The thriller directed by Kadri Kõusaar is based on true events, telling about a genetic scientist who decides to make the world a better place.
The drama directed by Sulev Keedus tells about Jeremia Juunas Kirotaja who has been sent to the Afghanistan War many years ago and who has converted to Islam there. While returning to Estonia, he will face a completey different kind of war.
Is the global environmental crisis concerning just our environment or is it also the crisis of our habits, expectations and values?
The documentary introduces wedding traditions and rites in Kihnu island, Estonia.
The Klamath River of Oregon and California is one of the most important salmon runs in the United States.
Documentary about a family living in a small rural place. The family's destiny has been decided by alcohol.
Portrait documentary about Igor Tõnurist, the activist of Estonian folklore movement.
The short film tells a story about two old men, city officials, who take action in fighting against illegal fishing. This will change their life forever.
The feature film for children directed by Rene Vilbre tells about Martin and his magical friend. Together the friends solve problems that 10-year-old children face in their everyday life.
Documentary about folk singer Virve Järsumägi, also known as Virve of Kihnu, and about the passing of folklore heritage from one generation to another.
Seven actors from the amateur theatre in Tabivere are people with different backgrounds who have accepted the painful setbacks in their lives and don't need much to feel happy.
The family film directed by Lembit Ulfsak tells the humorous story about detective adventures that boys undertake during their summer holiday. The film belongs to the classics of Estonian children's films.
Film portrait of the composer Arvo Pärt.
The first feature film directed by Arvo Iho analyzes the relationships between women, men and nature in the spirit of antique Greek tragedy.
Documentary by Peep Puks based on Estonian national identity and culture.
Documentary directed by Mark Soosaar about the island of Kihnu, its residents and the social problems of the local society.
Relatives and acquaintances of the married writers' couple Helga and Enn Nõu in Sweden in 1978-1984.
The musical fairy tale film directed by Helle Murdmaa is based on the motives of Estonian and Nordic folklore. The film tells the story about a selfish princess Karoliine who will learn a lot from her journey together with a mysterious guide named Kaspar.
The psychological drama directed by Olav Neuland depicts the events of the summer of 1944 - the story of a family of Estonian intellectuals in the middle of the war.