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  • Connected to the Monastery
    Connected to the Monastery

    Original title: Kloostriga seotud

    2011 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Vahur Laiapea

    Documentary about Father Jevgeni and the people around him in Pechory, Russia.

  • Janne's barber bus
    Janne's barber bus

    Original title in Estonian: Janne juuksuribuss

    2011 | Students film, Documentary | Director: Ermo Säks

  • 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.

  • Pit No. 8
    Pit No. 8

    2010 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Marianna Kaat

  • A Silent Film About a Deaf Girl
    A Silent Film About a Deaf Girl

    Original title: Tummfilm kurdist tüdrukust

    2005 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Vahur Laiapea

  • Travelling Potters
    Travelling Potters

    Original title: Potisetod tulevad

    2004 | Documentary | Director: Peeter Urbla

    Documentary about the cheerful journey of potters on horse carriages along the Seto region in Estonia to the Hanseatic Days in Tartu, South Estonia.

  • Karl and Marilyn
    Karl and Marilyn

    Original title: Karl ja Marilin

    2003 | Animation, Cartoon | Director: Priit Pärn

    Karl is tired of the heavy burden of fame that oppresses him and he decides to liberate himself from it. He returns to life among so called ordinary people, after which he crosses paths with fame-seeking Marilyn. Ordinary Karl is the force that turns Marilyn into an idol of the masses. But not for long…

  • The Man Who Opens Doors
    The Man Who Opens Doors

    Original title: Mees, kes avab uksi

    2003 | Documentary | Director: Igor Ruus

    Two blind men want to live a full life despite of their disability and help others.

  • The Trivia of Life
    The Trivia of Life

    Original title: Elu pisiasjad

    2003 | Documentary | Director: Dorian Supin

    Documentary by Dorian Supin about a man at the end of his/her days, about dignified aging, life in Paunküla nursing home; about the memories, dreams and daily life of the elderly residents.

  • Man of Kihnu
    Man of Kihnu

    Original title: Kihnu mees

    1986 | Documentary | Director: Mark Soosaar

    Documentary directed by Mark Soosaar about the island of Kihnu, its residents and the social problems of the local society.

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