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A Family

Original title: Perekond

2004 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Sulev Keedus

Ida, Natasha, Larissa and Fyodor Vassilyevich are family members who have a tight relationship that is precious and sacred to them but also limiting, challenging and obstructing. Meeting Ida and her family over the span of three years, the director achieved an amazing intimacy.

The Tallinn-Moscow-Tallinn night express leaves Tallinn, the capital of the Republic of Estonia at 5 p.m. and arrives in the Russian capital Moscow next morning at 9. For many decades, the train had forty-four sleeping compartments and was hugely popular. Today only five sleepers remain and even those are half empty. Politics and economics changed tremendously in these two countries, but Ida, a Russian living in Estonia, still works for this formerly exclusive train. The director of the film met Ida, the train team leader, while travelling and they spent half an hour talking. The bond was made. The next ...
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Man is Not a Fish

Original title: Inimene pole kala

2004 | Documentary | Director: Peeter Simm

22-year-old Raini suffers from inborn skin disorder called ichthyosis. He tries to cope with the disease and also help people with similar skin condition.

22-year-old Raini suffers from inborn skin disorder called ichthyosis. Scales cover his whole body, yet his spirit seems to be free from scales. He socializes well and there is no bitterness in his attitude. He has studied computer administration, however his efforts to find professional work have been in vain. He is an employee in a company making wooden products. He and his girlfriend Ereli live on the fourth floor of an apartment building in a small town. Filmmakers follow their life in the winter and spring of 2004. Both dream about having a baby and owning a house. Will ...
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Kristo - Estonian boy who was treated in Canada

Title in Estonian: Kristo - eesti poiss, keda raviti Kanadas

2000 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Kristo visiting the Estonian Baptist Church in Toronto.

Kristo with a foot disability is visiting the Estonian Baptist Church in Toronto. The young man with his mother leaves the bus. They are walking to the Baptist Church through the silent suburb. Exterior views of the church building. Local old expatriate Estonian ladies are talking to Kristo and his mother. Kristo meets his elderly relative who is sincerely happy for the reunion. God's blessing is asked for the Estonians. Finally everyone enters the building of the Estonian Baptist Church Toronto. Kriso was operated in Canada in 1991.
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Self-Portrait with Mother

Original title: Autoportree emaga

2000 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Edvard Oja

Autobiographical documentary about Edvard Oja's fight with alcoholism.

Edvard Oja is the object as well as subject of his own film. This is an honest story about chronical alcoholism, about the author's journey through treatment, religion, death and friendship. Edvard has been always supported by his mother who has provided unconditional love for her son in every situation. Mother is the only one in the documentary who won't ennoble the environment suffering from alcoholism. Yet, her son has no strength to struggle out of his tough situation. Is it possible after all that he will be cured?
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The Phenomenon of Eha

Title in Estonian: Eha fenomen

1999 | Documentary | Director: Peep Puks

A story about a very brave and positive woman fighting cancer.

After being diagnosed with cancer, Eha was operated 15 times during 13 years, she got chemical and radioation treatment. But her optimistic attitude and willpower have always been there. Eha is a unique case in the medical practice of Estonian oncologists. The documentary shows the doctors who treat Eha: Avo Viiard, Jaan Kelk, Aivar Tilk and Ants Vaar who are really glad as Eha has succeeded to survive for such a long time with her disease. Eha's big love Mati is certainly behind the woman's positive state of mind. They met when both of them had gone through difficult times. ...
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To Come To Pass On

Original title: Tulla, et minna

1999 | Documentary | Director: Mark Soosaar
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Those Old Love Letters

1992 | TV feature, TV feature | Director: Mati-Jüri Põldre
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CBC News - Estonian boy Kristo

Original title: CBC News - Kristo saabus ravile Montreali

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

CBC News's story about an Estonian boy who arrives in Canada to receive orthopedic treatment.

CBC News's story about a 4-year-old Estonian boy who arrives in Canada to receive medical treatment. Montreal Hospital has offered a reduced price for the boy's treatment, local Estonians in Toronto have also given their support. Malle Maria Leitham from Montreal Estonian Society comments on the story. The little boy's feet require orthopedic treatment. Kriso with his mother in the hospital room. Doctor Edward Said is speaking about his treatment in the news. The film shows Kristo's arrival in Toronto, Mother's Day concert in Estonian Baptist Church in Toronto, Kriso playing with her mother in the playground. In his hospital ...
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Kristo - Estonian Boy Treated in Canada

Original title: Kristo - eesti poiss, keda raviti Kanadas

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

A little Estonian boy arrives at Canada in order to get orthopedic treatment.

A four-year-old boy Kristo and his mother arrive on a bus. Mother is pushing the lightweight stroller where Kristo is sitting and holding his crutches. One of his legs needs orthopedic treatment. Kristo is using crutches when going to a playground - namely, he is jumping on one foot. His mother asks him to exercise with his handicapped foot. Kristo is playing with his toy cars in a sandbox while shoveling sand to the dumpcart. Finally he pours sand out of his boots and tries to ride a bicycle. Riding downhill with one foot goes well but it is complicated ...
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Videoringvaade "Eestimaa", mai 1991

1991 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: