restoration of independence
Where have the Estonian forests gone?
The story of a businessman who wanted to make a big business in a small town, for whom money was only a means to hide his inner loneliness and his desire to find love.
It is 1992 and the first free elections held in Estonia since World War II have to the surprise of all brought to power young and idealistic political forces. This is a story about gaining and losing trust, about the widening conflict between idealists and a rising economic elite, when a prime minister’s good options grow fewer by the day.
An emotional documentary about life in a small Estonian town during 100 years.
History documentary observes attempts of the Baltic states to gain independence and the reaction of Western countries in 1989-1991.
Portrait documentary by Kristjan Svirgsden about Heinz Valk, artist and social activist.
Portrait film about the chimney-sweeper and singer of dirty songs called Korsten ("Chimney") who tries to prove a historical truth.
Documentary directed by Urmas E. Liiv about the Estonian adjusting to life in the Soviet Estonia as well as the faith of uncompromising dissidents of that time.
The activities of the Estonian representatives at the Congress of the Communist Party of Soviet Union led to the collapse of the Soviet empire.
American film directors James Trusty and Maureen Castle Tusty regard Estonian Singing Revolution as the turning point of European history.
Estonian Television Childrens' Choir grows up together with the Republic of Estonia.
The film directed by Andrew Grieve tells about families that have been broken during the war and about the reunion of family members in the independent republic of Estonia.
The second part of the festive events dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Republic of Latvia.
The third part of the festive events dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Republic of Latvia.
Arvo Niitenberg's interview given to CBC News.
Ceremony of the celebration of 74th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia held in front of Toronto Town Hall.
The colour video film recorded by Edgar Väär depicts demonstration in Canada and speeches by different Canadian speakers in order to support independence of Lithuania and other Baltic countries.
Festive dinner in Toronto held in honor of the restoration of independence of the Baltic states.
Festive dinner in Toronto held in honor of the restoration of independence of the Baltic states.
Festive dinner in Toronto held in honor of the restoration of independence of the Baltic states.
Festive dinner in Toronto held in honor of the restoration of independence of the Baltic states.
Festive dinner in Toronto held in honor of the restoration of independence of the Baltic states.
Festive dinner in Toronto held in honor of the restoration of independence of the Baltic states.
Interviews in English for TV news. Interview with Tõnu Parming, newspaper editor and politician.
CBC TV news reflect the situation in Estonia in August 1991 through the interviews with Estonian people.
Estonian choir says goodbye to Canadian Estonians in Toronto.
Demonstration in Toronto on August 23rd 1991 for supporting the independence of the Baltic States.
Demonstration on Black Ribbon Day in Canada on August 23rd 1991 for supporting and acknowledging the independence of the Baltic States and other countries.
Representatives of Baltic refugee organizations together with the representative of Canadian Parliament discuss the political situation in the Baltic States after the coup d'état in Moscow on August 20, 1991.
Church service of expatriate Lithuanians in Canada for supporting the fight for independence in Lithuania.
Announcement of Estonia's national independence in the Supreme Council. The Moscow coup is accompanied by the emergence of Russian troops in Tallinn, the defence of the National Broadcasting TV building and the TV Tower.
On September 8, 1991, the Song of Freedom is held at Tallinn Song Festival Grounds. Estonia is visited by high-ranking state officials from European countries and the United States.
Two women share their opinion of the declaration of sovereignty accepted during the special session of Estonian government on November 16, 1988.
Battle around the re-opening of the memorial column "Lembit" in Suure-Jaani, dedicated to the war of independence. The column has been created by Amandus Adamson.
Documentary directed by Heli Speek about cleric Harald Meri and the murder story of his housemaid in April 1990.
On March 29th, the first session of the new Supreme Council meets in Toompea.
The Interfront's unregistered radio station, Nadezhda, creates tension and confrontation.
On May 26th, the Estonian People's Front holds its II Congress, which recognises the Estonian Supreme Council as the legislative power.
On May 25, 1990, the second session of the Estonian Congress was held in the Estonia Concert Hall.
Independent Estonian Communist Party is established at the 20th Congress of the Estonian Communist Party.
Festive celebration of the 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in 1989 in the hall of Toronto University in Canada, prayer is said by the archbishop of the EELC Udo Petersoo.
The film depicts festive reception of Edgar Savisaars and Hardo Aasmäe's arrival at Toronto airport in 1989.