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Mothers' Day

Title in Estonian: Emade päev

2019 | Documentary, Portrait, Problem oriented | Director: Kristiina Davidjants

Film about prison and imprisoned mothers, asking the question whether it is possible for these mothers to maintain connection with their children or not.

There is mothers' day in the department of women at Tallinn Prison. Six imprisoned mothers gather by the table in order to record a fairy tale for sending it to their children. The documentary ponders on the themes of crime and punishment and whether it is possible to maintain connection between a mother and her child in this situation.
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The Story Of Peep Puks

Original title: Peep Puksi lugu

2019 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Raimo Jõerand

An old filmmaker Peep Puks has directed 61 documentaries and created almost 40 programmes for television. In this film, he looks back on stories of the first post-war generation of Estonia and the birth of the Estonian documentary.

An old filmmaker Peep Puks has directed 61 documentaries and created almost 40 programmes for television. In this film, he looks back on a lost time, the films that have accompanied him, and the colleagues without whom this all wouldn’t have happened. It’s an aspect of stories of the first post-war generation of Estonia and the birth of the Estonian documentary.
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Between Covers

Original title: Hölma all

2018 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Siim Tamm

A stoic man living in seclusion, reluctant to let go of his past is reminded why.

In the snowy and secluded Estonian forest, Marti lives his life through routine. Haunted by his past bad judgement, he has become distant and lifeless. Kalev, an old local shopkeeper and a friend to Marti, tries convincing Marti to let go of the past and move on. Due to an unexpected event and Kalev`s persuasiveness Marti finds himself on the verge of a new beginning. After his routine trip to the shop, Marti finds a young woman Irene at his doorstep. Marti, although hesitant, invites her inside for a tea. It doesn’t take Marti long to realize Irene is not ...
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Class Reunion 2: A Wedding And A Funeral

Original title - Klassikokkutulek 2: Pulmad ja matused

2018 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: René Vilbre

The sequel to one of the most loved Estonian comedy films sees the return of the three high-school friends Mart, Andres and Toomas. This time they are planning a memorable stag party for Toomas, but due to unexpected turn of events end up at a funeral instead.

This is a blunt comedy in the best sense with treasured Estonian actors, telling a story about life itself and much more. The sequel to film "Class Reunion" sees the return of the three high-school friends Mart (Mait Malmsten), Andres (Ago Anderson) and Toomas (Henry "Genka" Kõrvits). This time they are planning a memorable stag party for Toomas, but due to unexpected turn of events end up at a funeral instead. It has been two years since the first Class Reunion film and our three friends have all reached new stages in their lives. The rock star Toomas has finally ...
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Fire Lily

Original title: Tuliliilia

2018 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Maria Avdjuško

Life finds a way.

The mystical drama thriller tells the story of Pia (38), an ophthalmologist, whose marriage has recently ended because she was not able to have children. As she strives to move forward with her life, Pia learns the unknown but also finds her inner strength.
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Mees, kes üllatas kõiki

2018 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Natasha Merkulova, Aleksei Chupov
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Skin Free

Original title: Vaata rändajat

2017 | Documentary, Animation, Other types of animation | Director: Rao Heidmets
Between Two Fires

Original title: Kahe tule vahel

2011 | Documentary | Director: Martin Korjus

Documentary about the dreams of a father and his sons in the world of formula and kart racing as well as about the fulfilment of the dream through hard work, success and loneliness.

The shared dream of a former racer Aivar Korjus and his son Kevin is to reach behind the wheel of Formula 1. Aivar had dedicated his life to his son. Now that Kevin is grown up and reached professional sports world their lives have been drifting apart. Aivar's younger son, 11-year-old Kaspar, dreams about achieving even higher results than his older brother. Aivar continues the path of his dreams. His dream is to fulfill dreams.
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Old Clown

Original title: Vana kloun

2011 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Manfred Vainokivi

Documentary film tells a story of legendary Soviet time clown Sergey Fatkin. Due to popularity he was allowed to pass iron curtain and visit 35 countries in times when many Soviets didn’t see any foreign country ever. At Paris nightclub Olympia Fatkin performed together with Jaques Brel. Later on Sergei Fatkin made a fatal mistake smuggling Alexander Solzhenitsyn’s Gulag Archipelago into the country. Officially banned book was hand copied and passed around. KGB soon traced down Sergei Fatkin and the legendary clown was arrested, liberated from his titles, awards and private possessions. Ironically – the man who had passed around a book about Soviet prisons was imprisoned for years. Nowadays Sergei Fatkin, free again, is still working modestly as a clown, performing at kindergartens mostly.
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The Messenger

Original title (in Estonian): "Sõnumitooja"

2009 | Students film, Documentary | Director: Leeni Linna

Ten years ago two 13-year old Tibetan boys escaped over the Himalayas like hundreds of other refugees. Since the escape one has had no contact with his parents, the other seldom calls home. It is too risky to keep in contact and unthinkable to return. Now after studying several years in Dharamsala India, both boys send their video messages to their parents in Tibet, delivered personally by an Estonian messenger.
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