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Letters From Iceland

Original title: Kirjad Islandilt

2015 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Peeter Brambat, Ruti Murusalu

In 2006, Annika Tõnuri, a former soloist of the Estonian National Opera, one of the most talented artists of her generation, moved to Iceland and her previous life in Estonia remained unknown. Who was she, how and why did she get there?

Off the south coast of Iceland lie the Westman Islands. In 2006, Annika Tõnuri, a former soloist of the Estonian National Opera, one of the most talented artists of her generation, moved there to work as a piano and singing teacher. For the Estonian audience, Tõnuri disappeared quietly like a shadow. For the Icelanders her previous life in Estonia remained unknown and fairly incomprehensible. Who was she, how and why did she get there?
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Tide

Original title in Estonian: Tõus ja mõõn

2014 | Students film, Short | Director: Anna Hints
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Calling - War Cameramen

Original title: Kutse

2005 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Peep Puks

War cameraman Ivar Heinmaa defies danger and death while working in the various crisis areas in the world.

Ivar Heinmaa has worked as a war cameraman in every crisis area of the world, including Chechnya, former Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine, Columbia. He literally faces death now and then. Ivar says goodbye to his wife and goes to another working trip. Filmmakers also introduce all his earlier trips, including war atrocities, cruelty, brutality, vulgarity, devilization, diseases, death; questions are asked why and how it is possible that such things take place around us in this civilized world.
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Expatriate Estonians in Australia, Film No. 5. Part 1

Title in Estonian: Austraalia eestlased 5. film, I jagu

1995-1996 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Lembit Blauhut

The expatriate Estonians in Thirlmere, Australia. Their history and present day.

There is a rest home for elderly in an Estonian village, Thirlmere. Views of the beautiful greenery and buildings. Having lunch in the dining hall. Urmas Maidla, chairman of Estonian Relief Committee, talks about the founding of the recreation village, including the act of land purchase in 1959 and accommodating the present residents. Peeter Vilo, administrator of Thirlmere hostel, introduces the living conditions of the elderly residents and the general economic management. Interior space of the hostel. Former athlete Linda Karp introduces her room and shows the collection of ESTO badges. Jewellery artist and silversmith Niina Ots-Rätsep tells about her ...
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In Olev's Tower with Mai Gross in 1989

Title in Estonian: Mai Grossiga Olevi tornis 1989

1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Mai Gross with Laine, Olev and Joosep Nõu in the tower of Olev Nõu's home drinking coffee and recalling the past on June 6, 1989.

Mai Gross with Laine, Olev and Joosep Nõu in the tower of Olev Nõu's home drinking coffee and recalling the past on June 6, 1989. Laine and Joosep Nõu are talking about former living conditions, using Swedish language and education in Estonian language in Sweden.
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Interview with Joosep and Alide Nõu about Old Times, 1989

Title in Estonian: Intervjuu Joosep ja Alide Nõuga vanadest aegadest 1989

1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Interview with Enn Nõu's father Joosep Nõu and mother Alide about the old times in their summer cottage in Tuna, August 1989.

Interview with Enn Nõu's father Joosep Nõu and mother Alide about the old times in their summer cottage in Tuna, August 1989. When reading the notebook of the events recorded in 1933-1934, that he has brought from Estonia to Sweden, Joosep Nõu recalls the years of marriage and the birth of their son Enn. He is browsing through an old photo album and recalls his childhood, school years and studies in Tartu, agricultural field work in Raadi experimental station, land improvement field work in Tooma swamp experimental station, and professor Leo Rinne. Alide Nõu tells about her ancestors and her ...
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In Aid of Life

Original title: Aidake meid elada

1988 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Märt Müür

Documentary by Märt Müür about the life of Kalev Raave - a head of agricultural holding, member of the communist party and a social activist.

The life of Kalev Raave - a well-known head of an agricultural holding, member of the Communist Party and a social activist - is turned upside down at some point. Raave has been awarded orders and medals; yet, in 1986 he was taken into custody because of an anynymous letter. His case is to draw attention to the torments caused by the authoritarian administration of justice; as a result, the people necessary for society will be suppressed. When Raave left the prison, he found his path to God and started to study theology.
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Celebrating 69th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in Uppsala in 1987

Title in Estonian: Eesti Vabariigi 69. aastapäeva pühitsemine Uppsalas 1987

1987 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Celebrating the 69th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in St Michael's Church and in the congregration house in Uppsala on February 22, 1987.

Celebrating the 69th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in St Michael's Church and in the congregration house in Uppsala on February 22, 1987. Special religious service by the minister of the congration Voldemar Takkel. Interior views of the church, national flag of Estonia, among the people in the church there are Helga Nõu in national costume and Enn Nõu's parents. Chorals are being sung, a moment of prayer, alms round, singing of the national anthem of Estonia. Excerpts from the Bible are read by Virge Hint. Soprano Anne-Mari Horm-Asker is performing. Festive gathering in the congregation house. Introduction by ...
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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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Nõukogude Eesti

1966 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Reet Kasesalu