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Dances for the Milky Way. Lennart Meri´s Film Journeys

Original title: Tantsud Linnuteele. Pildistusi Lennart Meri filmirännakutelt

2010 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Jaak Lõhmus
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Silent Surrender

Original title: Ma elasin Eesti Vabariigis

2010 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Liina Triškina-Vanhatalo

Documentary by Liina Triškina about the year of 1939 that was fateful for the republic of Estonia. The film studies the subjects of freedom and critical situations, doings and undoings.

What does it feel to live in the turbulent times as a ten-year-old, in the country that one day thrives and the next day will disappear from the world map? The pivotal times of the year 1939 both for Estonia and the whole world changed history. The filmmakers examine the events side by side with the memories of the children of the era. Family photos, newspaper cuts, dramatic archival excerpts, memories of elderly people who used to be children at that time - all of this reflect the tragic events of 1939 and the silent destruction of the Republic of ...
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Estonia's Choice 2001

Original title: Eesti valik 2001

2002 | Documentary | Director: Rein Raamat

An important moment in Estonian history has been recorded for future generations - the process of presidential elections of the Republic of Estonia in 2001 and electing Arnold Rüütel as the President of Estonia.

After three rounds of voting in Riigikogu and two rounds of voting in the electoral body, Arnold Rüütel, former chairman of the Supreme Council of ESSR was elected the President of the Republic of Estonia for the next five years during the presidential elections in 2001. The filmmakers follow the process of elections, they talk to the politicians and presidential candidates and discuss the problems that our small country is facing and will face.
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Mina, Lennart Meri

1993 | Documentary | Director: Andres Sööt
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Speech by the President of Estonia, Lennart Meri, on 48th Session of the UN General Assembly on September 30, 1993

Title in Estonian: Lennart Meri kõne ÜRO Peaassamblee 48. istungjärgul

1993 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Speech by the President of Estonia, Lennart Meri, on 48th Session of the UN General Assembly on September 30, 1993.

General view of the UN assembly hall. The President of the Republic of Estonia is called to hold a speech. President Lennart Meri focuses on three important issues in his speech. Negotiations about the withdrawal of foreign troops from Estonia are being impeded by Russian authorities that Russia lacks space for accommodating the troops. Also, there is a cynical statement by Russia about the necessity of the presence of foreign troops in the Baltic states in order to protect the human rights of local Russian population. There is a general call for implementing preventive diplomacy, peace efforts and peace guarding ...
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The Sounds of Kaleva

Original title: Kaleva hääled

1986 | Documentary | Director: Lennart Meri

Three-act documentary essay directed by Lennart Meri about memory and the historical cultural connections between the Finno-Ugric peoples.

The documentary is divided into three parts: the first part has been dedicated to ancient bearers of memory such as Karelian rock paintings, poetry of Kalevala, the Khanti bear funeral ceremony. Taking a tour in the past has been interwoven with mythical ancient history, yet drawing parallels with today's society. In the second part Lennart Meri tells about Finnish folklore collector Elias Lönnrot's trip to Estonia and his meetings with Estonian intellectuals in 1844. Interest towards Estonian language and friendship with Faehlmann hints at mutual influence in their work while compiling "Kalevala" and "Kalevipoeg". In the third part, the filmmakers ...
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The Waterfowl People

Original title: Veelinnu rahvas

1970 | Documentary, Anthropological | Director: Lennart Meri

A documentary about the cultural and linguistic ties of the Finno-Ugric and Samoyedic peoples. Speakers of the Kamassian, Nenets, Khanty, Komi, Mari and Karelian languages were filmed in their everyday settings in 1969 and 1970. The footage was shot in Nenetsia, Khantia-Mansia, Uzbekistan, the Komi Republic, Mari El, Karelia and Estonia.
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Equinox

Title in Estonian: Pööripäev

1968 | Documentary | Director: Vladimir Karasjov

Documentary directed by Vladimir Karasyov about the June coup in Estonia in 1940 and the events of the World War 2 in Europe.

Documentary based on archival documents, photographs and chronicle footage about the June coup of 1940 in Estonia and the events of the World War 2 in Europe. The film shows Konstantin Päts, Johan Laidoner, Adolf Hitler, Jossif Stalin, Vyatcheslav Molotov, Henri Philippe Petain, Johannes Vares-Barbarus, Johannes Lauristin, Olga Lauristin, Neeme Ruus and many others. The film is a continuation of the first film of Karasyov's film trilogy - "Precedessor" depicting the life of Viktor Kingissepp.
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Aleksander Lellep's Chronicle

Title in Estonian: Aleksander Lellepi kroonika

1940 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The amateur film shot by Aleksander Lellep depicts youth organizations of Tallinn and Nõmme who are greeting the President in Kardiorg on May 28, 1940.

The amateur film shot by Aleksander Lellep depicts youth organizations of Tallinn and Nõmme who are greeting the President in Kardiorg on May 28, 1940. Youth leaders are shown in front of Kadriorg Castle; the Commander-in-Chief General Johan Laidoner arrives; flag bearers are lined up in front of the castle. President Konstantin Päts, Johan Laidoner, Minister of Education Paul Kogerman and Senior Aide of the President Colonel Herbert Grabbi exit from the castle to the balcony. Brownie Guides, Girls Guides, Young Eagles (including also Young Smiths) and the scouts are marching.
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President Konstantin Päts Giving an Interview

Original title: President Konstantin Päts andmas intervjuud

1940 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

President Konstantin Päts answering to the questions asked by a newspaper editor in Kadriorg Palace in 1940.

The author of the film, former steward of Moscow embassy Aleksander Lellep, was in business relations with the president, so he could get a free access to Kadriorg Palace and Presidential residence in Oru for filming. The third chronicle introduces President Konstantin Päts's interview to journalist Kaljula Teder in Kadriorg Palace in 1940. The President seems a bit absent, and his answers are rather scarce.
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