violent relationships in family
When the brutally murdered mother of drug addict Alina (30) is found on the beach one day, the question arises whether Alina is a cold-blooded manipulator or a lifelong victim of abuse.
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.
A historical fantasy that intertwines 19th-century Estonian village life with ancient Ukrainian mythology, following Elo as she searches for her suddenly vanished husband.
A sadomasochistic story about a dysfunctional, possibly abusive relationship.
The film is about a strong Estonian woman who can handle everything and has experienced both traditional family life and much more.
A woman’s voice can silence injustice, lower weapons and stop trains. In opera-western the question is whether Ada can hit the right note to save her brother's and her own life from the vindictive Sheriff.
An intimate documentary about the internationally renowned Estonian musician, saxophone player and improvisational jazz composer Maria Faust.
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 young couple is experiencing a relationship crisis in the period of self-isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which culminates with unexpected confessions during an online game.
Merja Maijanen's short film about domestic violence. After being awarded for being a good girl, a naive little girl learns what it really means to be one.
We never dreamt of a good life. We dreamt of a normal life.
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 mother and daughter with a painful past go to a monastery in Thailand together. Will the 26 days of silence filled with strict meditation help them to make peace with their past?
Kaisa Sammelselg in her short documenary deals with domestic violence.
The drama takes place in a small village, telling the story of 30-year-old Kertu whose whole life has been controlled by her father. Local people consider Kertu mentally unbalanced because of her modesty. The young woman gives it a try to change something in her life and sends a postcard to Villu - a handsome yet degraded village drunkard. Their unpredicable love story won't be accepted by their close ones and the fellow villagers.
Expedition by filmmakers Andres Maimik and Jaak Kilmi to the hidden world of violence where the victims are children.