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  • A Couple of  Stories Before Departure
    A Couple of Stories Before Departure

    2011 | Students film, Documentary | Director: Inese Tikmane, Maša Drndić

    It is a story which starts at its end, a story in which this puppeteer pulls out various strings of the past in order to find his way to a closure.

  • 91 kilometers. Chronicle of Estonia 2009
    91 kilometers. Chronicle of Estonia 2009

    Original title: 91 kilomeetrit. Eestimaa Kroonika 2009

    2010 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Liina Paakspuu

    “91 KM” tells the stories of four different people sharing one thing – they all live 91 km away from Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia. In a peaceful manner, “91 KM” pays homage to the simple working man and shows our homeland through fear and mercy, worries and joy.

  • Crocodile
    Crocodile

    Original title: Krokodill

    2009 | Animation, Cartoon | Director: Kaspar Jancis

    The story of a former opera star who must by the will of Fate work as a Crocodile.

  • Father, Son and Holy Theatre
    Father, Son and Holy Theatre

    Original title: Isa, Poeg ja Teatri Vaim

    2009 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Marko Raat

    Alar Sudak alias Elaan is an actor who takes the whole stage and who won't leave the place - theatrality and the spirit of theatre complete the dramatic world of the life's artist.

  • BAM – Railroad to Nowhere
    BAM – Railroad to Nowhere

    Original title: BAM

    2008 | Documentary | Director: Jouni Hiltunen

    Documentary by Finnish director Jouni Hiltunen about the enthusiasm, hopes and reality of railway constructors in Baikal-Amur district.

  • Greetings from Soviet Estonia!
    Greetings from Soviet Estonia!

    Original title: Tervitusi Nõukogude Eestist!

    2007 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Urmas Eero Liiv

  • Taxi-Driver
    Taxi-Driver

    Original title: Taksojuhid

    2004 | TV feature | Director: Ingomar Vihmar, Jussi Niilekselä

  • The Lost Road
    The Lost Road

    Original title: See kadunud tee

    1990 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Jaan Kolberg

    The symbolistic-allegorical drama directed by Jaan Kolberg is based on the novel "The Good Harbour" by August Mälk (published in 1942) and other works of the same writer. The events of the film have been adjusted to the contemporary times.

  • Upside Down
    Upside Down

    Original title: Наизнанку

    1989 | Feature film, Short | Director: Valeri Blinov

    Short film about the reunion of two former friends that results in turning the whole life of one man upside down.

  • Little Requiem for Harmonica
    Little Requiem for Harmonica

    Original title: Väike reekviem suupillile

    1972 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Veljo Käsper

    The film directed by Veljo Käsper is based on the short story "Little Requiem for Harmonica" by Enn Vetemaa, telling the story about understanding between different generations.

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