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  • Gardens Of The Morning Calm
    Gardens Of The Morning Calm

    Original title: Tulevalvajad

    2023 | Documentary | Director: Liis Nimik

    A primal and oneiric documentary about nature and creativity.

  • The Circle
    The Circle

    Original title: Südamering

    2019 | Documentary | Director: Margit Lillak

    To change the world, one needs to start within.

  • Koma
    Koma

    2018 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Maria Avdjuško, Peeter Simm

    Documentary about well known Estonian theatre director Kalju Komissarov.

  • 14 Cases
    14 Cases

    Original title: 14 käänet

    2017 | Documentary | Director: Marianna Kaat

    Film follows different age present-day Estonian Russians who are facing difficulties with their identities.

  • Myanmar - tarkuse tuulajad
    Myanmar - tarkuse tuulajad

    2016 | Documentary | Director: Tarvo Mölder

  • Tashi Delek!
    Tashi Delek!

    2015 | Documentary | Director: Peeter Rebane

    A young monk`s journey through Tibet in search of his path.

  • Kihnu lapsed pool sajandit hiljem
    Kihnu lapsed pool sajandit hiljem

    2014 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Mark Soosaar

    People of Kihnu island fifty years ago and in the year of 2014.

  • Sun is a Good Child
    Sun is a Good Child

    Original title: Päike on hea laps

    2014 | Documentary | Director: Vahur Laiapea

    Filmmaker Manfred Vainokivi portrays physics teacher Mart Kuurme teaches physics and astronomy to children in Africa.

  • Heino Eller - Quinta Essentia
    Heino Eller - Quinta Essentia

    Original title: Heino Eller. Quinta Essentia

    2013 | Documentary, Portrait, Music Documentary | Director: Dorian Supin

    The biographical documentary about the renowned composer and lecturer Heino Eller also serves as a part of cultural history of Estonia. While following the story, we experience the most dramatic and cheerful moments of his life and Estonian history.

  • Võidupäeva ootus Siberi Haida külas
    Võidupäeva ootus Siberi Haida külas

    2013 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Vahur Laiapea

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