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Colours of the Islands

Original title: Saarte värvid

2012 | Music Documentary, Documentary | Director: Madli Lääne
Making Rain

Original title: Vihma tegemine

2007 | Anthropological, Documentary | Director: Liivo Niglas, Frode Storaas

The Vumba Hills in central Mozambique, close to the Zimbabwe border, are the kingdom of Mambo (Chief) Chirara. The Mambo’s leading position is acknowledged by the government, and in addition to being the region's most important spiritual leader, the Mambo has the right to hold court cases that deal with minor crimes, problems involving spirits and domestic affairs. He is assisted by several subchiefs and ritual leaders. In the northernmost corner of the Mambo’s kingdom, Mbuya Gondo, an over 70-years-old woman, is a spiritual medium. She often holds ceremonies at a well-known rock drawing site. Mambo Chirara is not pleased ...
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The Bird Watcher

Original title: Vaatleja

1987 | Full length feature, Feature film | Director: Arvo Iho

The first feature film directed by Arvo Iho analyzes the relationships between women, men and nature in the spirit of antique Greek tragedy.

Estonian student Peeter meets Aleksandra in the wildlife area for birds in Far North where the landscape is beautiful and harsh. Aleksandra has not been treated well by life and she has given up hope to be happy; she just tries to survive. Peeter's pure and passionate love towards nature won't leave much space for Aleksandra's compromises. There is just one option left - to be together. And neither of them has a clue that their relationship will bring together their destinies.
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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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Autumn Gathering of Metroo in „Kungla“ Camp, Björkö on Sept 11-12, 1982

Title in Estonian: Metroo sügispäevad „Kunglas“ Björköl 11.-12.09.1982

1982 | Newsreel, Amateur films | Director:

Autumn gathering of Metroo in Björkö island, September 1982.

Autumn gathering of Metroo is held in the summer camp "Kungla" in Björkö island, September 1982. Participants having a conversation, greeting those arriving. All members of the Nõu family are participating in the event. The building of the summer camp, rocky beach. Metroo flag is hoisted to the flagpole. Instructions are given to the participants in the camp house. Alur Reinans talks about the possibilities for Estonians to arrive at Sweden and the official statistics. Outdoor discussion groups. Discussion will be continued in the house. Participants having a joint dinner. Views to the sea.
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20 Years from the Establishment of Camp "Koitjärve"

Title in Estonian: Koitjärve laagri asutamisest 20 aastat

1980 | Newsreel, Amateur films | Director:

The campsite of expatriate Estonians of Gothenburg in Koitjärve has been a place for social events and scouting camps for more than twenty years.

Expatriate Estonians in Gothenburg celebrate the 20th anniversary since the camp site in Koitjärve was established. People arriving at Koitjärve. Specially printed T-shirts are available for purchasing. Camp buildings, cars in the parking lot. Volleyball play. The weather is hot - some people are sunbathing, some sitting in the shadow of trees. People by the prize draw. Jaak Reesalu, a young church minister, holds a religious open air service in Tornimäe. There is also a memorial stone for the people who left Koitjärve for establishing it as a camp. People descend the hill to gather at the flag square where ...
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Acquaintances 6 (writers)

Original title: Tuttavad 6 (kirjanikud)

1980 | Amateur films | Director:

Enn and Helga Nõu's meetings with expatriate Estonian writers and cultural activists in 1972-1980.

The meeting of the members of the Writers' Union of Expatriate Estonians and Estonian Writers' Cooperative in Stockholm Estonian House, among other participants there are Karl Ristikivi, August Mälk, Karin Saarsen, Helmi Mäelo, Helmi Rajamaa and Liidia Tuulse. Art collector and journalist Juhan Viiding visiting Tarmo and Silvi Oja. In June 1975, there is a picnic with Karin Saarsen in the Nõu family's speedboat on Lake Ekoln. With Bernard Kangro in Torekov fisherman's village in Skåne county on the shore of Kattegat Bay. Kalju Lepik visiting with his family. In May 1977 Aadu Hint and Johannes Raag as visitors. The ...
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On the shore of the Sea of Japan

Original title: Jaapani mere kaldal

1980 | Documentary | Director: Toomas Tahvel

Documentary shows the life and work in the collective fishermen's farm and tells about those who emigrated from the islands of Hiiumaa, Saaremaa and Muhu to the Far East at the end of 19th century.

Estonians living by the Sea of Japan, far from Estonia, have not forgotten their mother tongue and fatherland. The descendants of emigrants at the end of 19th century have got used to the customs and lifestyle of the Far East peoples. Töötegemine ja laulmine on alati au sees. Eestlased on eluga Jaapani mere kaldal rahul.
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With the Uibopuu Family in Kolmården and Norrköping in 1979

Title in Estonian: Uibopuudega Kolmårdenis ja Norrköpingis 1979

1979 | Newsreel, Amateur films | Director:

Enn and Helga Nõu are visiting the Uibopuu family in their summer house in Kolmården in July 1979.

Enn and Helga Nõu are visiting the Uibopuu family in their summer house in Kolmården in July 1979. Beautiful views to the Bråviken Bay. Walking around the summer house in nature, eating in the restaurant. Admiring the cave drawings in Norrköping.
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Family 43

Title in Estonian: Perekond 46

1976 | Newsreel, Amateur films | Director:

The family chronicle of the activities of the married writers' couple Enn and Helga Nõu in 1975. Laine's confirmation ceremony, visiting day in the scout camp, ride in the skerries with the speedboat.

Visiting day in the scout camp in Skofjärden. The Nõu family goes to visit Liia. Liia Nõu together with other girl scouts and Heino. Near tents, eating in the outdoor canteen. Campfire night with parents by the lake in the evening. Laine Nõu in the horseriding confirmation camp in Valla in June 1976. Laine's confirmation ceremony in Sparrsätra Church at the beginning of July. A long ride from the camp to the church - riders in pairs, a decorated horse cart with the confirmees in the middle of the column. Festive ceremony near the church. People are congratulating the participators. ...
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