self-definition
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.
Elina Ojasaar’s dance film delves deeply into a critical and widely discussed societal issue: the experience of women being perceived, evaluated and objectified through the male gaze. The film examines the layers of unspoken tensions and pressures that women face daily. The film serves as a mirror reflecting these challenges and the enduring imprints they leave on women’s bodies and minds.
How to break out of a pro-Russian and Russian-speaking environment into Estonian society?
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.
After her daddy’s death, Karmen commits an atrocious act against her half-brother and must now face the dark void of the universe, which can only be filled with love
The film is about a strong Estonian woman who can handle everything and has experienced both traditional family life and much more.
An intimate documentary about the internationally renowned Estonian musician, saxophone player and improvisational jazz composer Maria Faust.
Music, that Shazam doesn’t know and Spotify can’t find.
A biographical documentary film by Kristin Raup and Madli Lääne about Merle Karusoo, the Estonian stage director and collector of local biographies.
I would never believe that making friends with my own face would become such a life-challenge.
A man is struck by a moment of clarity and he becomes a bird...
In this road film the main character Keiu Virro sets on a journey for the sixth and for the last time. We witness what happens to a modern person on a historical religious way.
Crime thriller about complex relationships, small town prejudices and alternative lifestyles.
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.
"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be." Lao-Zi.
Documentary about Estonian contemporary artist Leonhard Lapin.
Portrait documentary directed by Andres Maimik and Rain Tolk about Margus Lepa – the charismatic programme manager of Nõmme Radio, humorist, and the audience's favorite actor in the film trilogy "Spring", "Summer" and "Autumn".