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Muusikafilmrüütel

1980 | Documentary, Music Documentary | Director: Mati-Jüri Põldre
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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Sinu nimi…

1980 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Olav Neuland
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Vocation

Title in Estonian: Kutsumus

1980 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Veljo Käsper

Portrait documentary about Jaan Vihm, a cinema technician in a rural area in Puka, Valga district, Estonia.

Cinema technician Jaan Vihm is an honoured man in Puka, Estonia. He is a merited professional in the field of culture of Estonian SSR, owner of the Order of Red Banner of Labour and a people's deputy. Jaan has showed films to the local people for 28 years and is ready to continue to do that as long as possible.
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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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Simply a General

Title in Estonian: Lihtsalt kindral

1978 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Ülo Tambek

Documentary directed by Ülo Tambek about lieutenant general Lembit Pärn, the head of the Estonian Rifle Corps, his life and battles.

Portrait documentary directed by Ülo Tambek about lieutenant general Lembit Pärn (1903–1974), the head of the Estonian Rifle Corps, his life and battles. The portrait of Lembit Pärn is made by his colleagues' memories (mostly synchronized filming or voiceover). The documentary has used archival footage, family and arhival photographs.
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Maised ihad

1977 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Mark Soosaar
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Revolutsiooni sõdur

1977 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Vitali Gorbunov
The Years

Original title: Aastad

1977 | Documentary | Director: Peeter Tooming

Peeter Tooming has combined the portraits of a folk dance teacher, a zither maker and a danseur - his documentary expresses the endless necessity to create and fulfill one's dreams.
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Aegade tuultes. Rauge sügis

1976 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Erich Rein

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