regaining of independence of Estonia
How can we talk about life’s hardest truths and still hold on to not just the will to live—but the joy of it?
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.
In the film, Mihkel and Veera dream of moving from their home in Estonia to Iceland. Events take an unexpected turn and Mihkel dies a painful death in Iceland, betrayed by his oldest friend, Igor.
Arvo Niitenberg gives an interview to TV channel CBC News where he talks about the job of the Minister of Energy in the newly established government of the Republic of Estonia.
Church service to support the restoration of independence of Estonia and Helga Nõu's speech at St. Michael's congregation hall on September 22, 1991.
Helga and Enn Nõu celebrate their birthdays on September 21, 1991.
Meeting of the Baltic reactionaries' on Lossi Square in Toompea on January 15th, 1991 and the submission of the ultimatum to the Supreme Council of the Republic of Estonia.
Two women share their opinion of the declaration of sovereignty accepted during the special session of Estonian government on November 16, 1988.
Ministers of foreign affairs of the Baltic States participating in the plenary session of European security and collaboration in Paris witnessing the signing of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe.
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.
Economists Enn Roose and Erik Terk talk about the status of the economic programme for self-sufficient Estonia (IME).
Elections to the Estonian Congress and the first session in Estonia Concert Hall.
The anniversary of the Republic of Estonia is celebrated nation-wide on February 24.
Amateur video recorded by Edgar Väär where the arrival of the Boy's Choir of the Estonian National Male Choir to Toronto has been shown in the autumn of 1989. The film depicts the reception and greeting by the local community.
Documentary about the activities of Estonian politician and economist Ülo Nugis in the turbulent era of late 1980s, as the foundations were being laid for the restoration of Estonian independence.
Reportage of the hot summer events of 1988 in Estonia.