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Tere tulemast kodumaal, Nõukogude Eestis

1951 | Documentary | Director:
Concert of the Estonian Young Men Christian Association's Choir in Stockholm

Original title: Eesti NMKÜ meeskoori kontsert Stockholmis

1949 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Harald Perten

Performance of the Estonian Young Men's Christian Association Male Choir in Stockholm in 1949.

Estonian Young Men Christian Association's Male Choir performs the song "March of the Battleclub Men" by Finnish composer Toivo Kuula in the great hall of Stockholm Concert Hall. Conductor Eduard Tubin is in front of the choir. Filmed in February in 1949. The final scene has been recorded at the concert - two Estonian girls in national costumes giving flowers to the conductor.
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Light in the Night ...

Original title: Valgus öös...

1949 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Ernst Idla's monumental stage production and light celebration in Stockholm Olympic Stadium in July 1949.

Ernst Idla's monumental stage production and light celebration with Estonian songs and dances in Stockholm Olympic Stadium on July 29, 1949. Text in film: the Light celebration became the enchanting climax of the Lingiad, being performed during three nights. The monumental production with Estonian gymnastics and music left the audience an unforgettable impression. The solemnity of the raised hands of Estonians gymnasts expressed a silent prayer that was understood by the public opinion all over the world. This is a silent call for help for the homeland expressed by a fragment of a small nation made to escape. Light celebration. ...
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Concerts in the Estonian Elementary School in Stockholm

Title in Estonian: Kontserdid Stockholmi Eesti algkoolis

1948 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Concert organized by the Estonian Aid Centre and held in Stockholm Estonian Elementary School in 1947. Concert by Uppsala Estonian Mixed Choir in the same place in 1948.

Concert organized by the Estonian Aid Centre and held in Stockholm Estonian Elementary School on November 1, 1947. Swedish opera singer Leon Björker performs (filmed after the concert), a girl in Estonian national costume gives him flowers, Estonian and Swedish national flags. Singers participating in the concert: Aarne Viisimaa, Milvi Laid, Els Vaarmann, Eedo Karrisoo, accompanist Hilja Saarne, Leon Björker. Milvi Laid is singing. Concert by Uppsala Estonian Mixed Choir in Stockholm Estonian Elementary School on May 30, 1948, conducted by Aarne Viisimaa. Hilma Nerep playing the piano.
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Estonian Writers and Cultural Activists in Exile in 1947–1948

Title in Estonian: Raamat - kodu kaunim ehe

1948 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Harald Perten

Overview about the activity of the expatriate Estonian publishing house "Orto" and the publication process of the epic "Kalevipoeg" in Sweden.

Interesting documentary related to cultural history about Estonian writers in Stockholm. The film introduces the activities of an expatriate publishing house "Orto" where refugee writers can be seen working in their homes. The film follows the journey starting from the writer's desk and finishing with the printing process of a publication. People talk about the great event - publishing of the Estonian epic "Kalevipoeg" in exile, depicting the writers' meeting in November 1947 to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of "Orto". We can see Marie Under, Aino Kallas, Gustav Suits, Karl Ristikivi, August Mälk, Valev Uibopuu, Artur Adson, Hanno Kompus, August ...
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Karl Ristikivi in Sweden

Original title: Karl Ristikivi Rootsis

1948 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Writer Karl Ristikivi working at his home in Stockholm.

Karl Ristikivi, expatriate writer living in Sweden, writing at his home (1947-48).
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Opening of the Book Exhibition of "Orto" Publishing House in Stockholm

Title in Estonian: Kirjastuse Orto raamatunäituse avamine Stockholmis

1948 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Opening of the book exhibition of publishing house "Orto" in the premises of Stockholm Young Men Christian Association on June 25, 1948.

Hanno Kompus, August Mälk, Heinrich Laretei take part in the opening of the book exhibition held by publishing house "Orto". Andres Laur, head of the publishing house, opens the exhibition. Audience in the hall. Heinrich Laretei holds a speech. August Rei, Gustav Suits, Aino Kallas, Karl Kesa (editor of the Estonian newspaper in Germany) are among the audience. August Mälk holds a speech. Views to the exhibition stands. Bishop Johan Kõpp having a conversation with Jaan Kitzberg, chairman of the Estonian Committee in Lübeck. Three men having a conversation, Hanno Kompus. Jaan Kitzberg is having a conversation with Valev Uibopuu ...
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The Estonian in Exile

Title in Estonian: Eestlane paguluses

1948 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The post-war life of Estonians in the refugee camps in Denmark, Germany, Switzerland and France in spring and summer 1948.

The post-war daily life of Estonians in refugee camps in Denmark, Germany, Switzerland and France in spring and summer 1948. A car is backing to the ferry "Sjælland". Trip across Östersund to Denmark. Copenhagen. The town hall. A refugee camp at the end of Prags Boulevard. Barracks behind the wire fence. Outer views of the canteen and washroom. Laundry drying on the washing line. Children are reading and writing at school. The head of the camp is theatre person Voldemar Mettus. Views of Lübeck. Paul Kompus, former head of Haapsalu criminal police and representative of Estonians in Lübeck, in his ...
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The Estonians' Song Festival in Sweden

Title in Estonian: Eestlaste laulupidu Stockholmis

1948 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Harald Perten

Estonian song festival held in Stockholm in 1948.

The first Estonian general song celebration in Stockholm on June 27, 1948. Introduction of the song festival programme. Swedish flags are waving, views of Stockholm. Women and girls wearing Estonian national costumes. Participants of the song celebration procession are gathering in Kungsträdgården, the procession moves along the city streets. Arrival at the venue of the song celebration - Solliden song festival grounds in Skansen. Manivald Loite, representative of Estonians in England and Jaan Kitzberg, chairman of the Estonian Committe in Lübeck, are talking. Bishop Johan Kõpp and Metropolitan Aleksander lead the church service. Speeches are held by Heinrich Laretei, chairman ...
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Estonians in Stockholm 1/5

Title in Estonian: Eestlase Stockholmis 1/5

1947 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Ludvig Juht, the concertmaster of the contrabass section in Boston Symphonic Orchestra, performs in Stockholm in September 1947.

Film chronicle recorded by Harald Perten about the life of expatriate Estonians in post-war Stockholm. Ludvig Juht, the concertmaster and contrabassist of Boston Symphonic Orchestra has arrived Sweden and performs both in Stockholm and in rural areas of Sweden. Ludvig Juht performing in Stockholm Concert Hall on September 2nd, 1947, accompanied by pianist Olav Roots. Ludvig Juht and Olav Roots performing in the hall of Stockholm Estonian Primary School on September 28th, 1947. Artist Eduard Ole has portrayed Ludvig Juht, both of them posing for the photographer in the open air. Ludvig Juht's departure from Sweden through Bromma Airport to ...
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