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Interview with Joosep Nõu on August 7, 1983

Title in Estonian: Intervjuu Joosep Nõuga 7.08.1983

1983 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Enn Nõu interviews his father Joosep Nõu, asking about the pivotal events that took place in Estonia during 20th century.

Enn Nõu interviews his father Joosep Nõu, dean of Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala and former chief inspector of the pre-war agricultural schools in Estonia, on August 7, 1983. The main theme of the interview includes the pivotal events in Estonia during the 20th century from Joosep Nõu's perspective. Childhood memories from the czarist era, the World War I and the War of Independence. Memories of his school years in Lihula and Haapsalu during the first Republic of Estonia. Memories of university studies in Tartu. Lecturers, jobs and colleagues. Political situation in Estonia during the summer of 1940. ...
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Jaan Oad

1982 | Documentary | Director: Mark Soosaar

The life and work of naivist artist Jaan Oad who was born in Kihnu island and now lives in Canada.

In 1981 Mark Soosaar went to Toronto in order to document sailor and amateur painter Jaan Oad (1899-1984) who was born in Kihnu island, Estonia. Oad started painting only after having fled from Estonia. He paints memories about Kihnu island. Oad says that the history of Kihnu has to be documented. Daily life of Kihnu island becomes alive in his paintings: including fishing and sealery, shipbuilding and carrying stones, blacksmithing and smuggling spirit. Filmmakers talk to Oad in his home in Canada whereas the winter scenes of Kihnu island Jutuajamine Oadi Kanada kodus vaheldub kaadritega talvisest Kihnust, kus Oadi ...
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The Song of the Summer

Original title: Šlaager

1982 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Peeter Urbla

The musical feature film directed by Peeter Urbla presents Estonian pop songs of 1970s and 1980s, performed by Magnetic Band and Gunnar Graps, Muusik Seif and Tõnis Mägi, Ruja and Urmas Alender, Rock Hotel and Ivo Linna, Kontor and Heino Seljamaa, Doktor Friedrich and Joel Steinfeldt, Kuldne Trio and Anne Veski, Vladimir Sapožnin, and disco group Eurütmia supervised by Tiina Elts. The leading actress is singer Els Himma.

While suffering creative and emotional crisis, singer Katrin gives a poor performance at the pop music contest. She decides to turn over a new leaf and write a song that would convey an important message both for herself and for the audience. Katrin's personal drama - the story about her doubts and self-realization - is accompanied by the performances of well-known pop musicians of 1970s and 1980s.
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Rändkinomehaanik osvald Põder

1981 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Andres Sööt
M.Under in memoriam

1980 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Heli Speek
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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Sea behind your door

Original title: Meri ukse all

1980 | Documentary | Director: Toivo Kuzmin

Documentary by Toivo Kuzmin about Estonian maritime history including shipbuilding, navy schools, most famous seafarers and shipbuilders.

The documentary covering Estonian maritime history was specially made for the cultural programme of the olympic regatta held in Tallinn, Estonia in 1980. The film tells about the world famous explorers Krusenstern and Bellingshausen who both come from Estonia. Otto von Ungern-Sternberg, baron of Hiiumaa island, has left his mark in maritime history as well. During the era of national awakening the first navy school was founded in Heinaste, Estonia, that created opportunities for Estonian seamen to work as captains. The film also tells about the traditions of shipbuilding thought the chronicle materials, photos and maquettes of the sailing vessels ...
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40 aastat II maailmasõja algusest

1979 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Helle Murdmaa
Sunday Painters

Original title: Pühapäevamaalijad

1979 | Documentary | Director: Mark Soosaar

Documentary directed by Mark Soosaar about Estonian naivist artists.

For the first time, the artwork by Estonian amateur artists is being introduced in a documentary. Unique marine painting style of the artists from Kihnu island; Paul Kondas's naive compositions; primitive nature paintings by Armilde Orno, Linda Lepik and other artists – all these form a cheerful collection of works. Simple people find a little bit of free time for themselves in order to practice art. Director Soosaar asks the artists how their artwork has been born. Every piece has its own story. Jaan Oad who was born in Kihnu island but resided in Canada in his elderly years has ...
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The Master of Kõrboja

Original title: Kõrboja peremees

1979 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Leida Laius

The drama directed by Leida Laius is based on the novel "The Master of Kõrboja" by Anton Hansen Tammsaare, telling the multilayered story about a farm in need of a master and about hopeless love.

Anna, the daughter of an elderly owner of Kõrboja farm, is told by her father that if she won't move in their home farm then it will be sold to strangers. But the farm needs also a master, and Anna has been living in town for years. She comes back home and meets again Villu, her friend from childhood. Villu is still as temperamental as he used to be and Anna has always been a stubborn one. Now they have grown up. The more fellow villagers find the couple a strange one, the more they are attracted to each other.
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