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Mälestussammas V.Kingissepale

1988 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Mihhail Dorovatovski
Videoringvaade "Eestimaa" nr 1, detsember 1988

1988 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director:
Volikiri Alo Mattiisenile

1988 | Documentary | Director: Irene Lään
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Flame of Life

Original title: Elutuli

1987 | Documentary, Observation, Other categories, Commissioned | Director: Peep Puks

Documentary by Peep Puks based on Estonian national identity and culture.

Documentary commissioned by the State Television and Radio Committee of USSR about Estonian history, present day and nature conservation. There is already the touch of the liberating atmosphere of the late 1980s. The documentary is thus free from ideological dictates and nomenclatural situations. Estonian-mindedness is expressed through the selection of topic, visual language as well as the soundtrack. Among the themes there are the national identity of Estonians, fellowship, local nature and culture. The message is slightly circumspect yet emphasizing Estonian mentality and nationality throughout the film.
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Pingul keel

1987 | Musical film | Director: Toivo Elme
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Mahtra sõja 125 aastapäev

1983 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Evald Vaher
Maraton

1983 | Documentary | Director: Raul Tammet
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When One Can Go by Foot to Australia

Title in Estonian: Kui jala Austraaliasse saab

1983 | Documentary | Director: Peet Peters

Arvi Kibuspuu, the only boatmaster of collective farm "Hiiu Kalur", builds a new boat.

According to a song lyrics, "This boat has not been made of bird bones ...". What is really the building process of a true sea boat? Arvi Kibuspuu, the only. boatmaster in the island of Hiiumaa, builds a boat and shares his professional skills. The boat he is building is a piece of handcraft - from the stern to the bow. The boatmaster meets his teacher, boatmaster Leopold Vakröm from the island of Saaremaa and shares his thoughts with him. Arvi Kibuspuu also meets Theodor Pruul and Elmar Aksli, fishermen of the collective farm. Voiceover by Sulev Nõmmik, in a ...
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Northern spirit

Title in Estonian: Põhjavaim

1982 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Peep Puks

Documentary about Mart Saar, founder of Estonian national music style.

Short documentary about a man whose life is full of sharp conflicts, sufferings and even nudity. It's Mart Saar who as a creative person raises above his destiny. The documentary studies Mart Saar's life and work throughout the years. Voiceover is read by Einar Kraut and Heino Mandri. Views of Leningrad and the times when Mart Saar studied in Leningrad Conservatoire. Archival footage about the song celebration of 1928 and New York City in 1930s. The essence and uniqueness of Hüpassaare.
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Talumehesugu

1981 | Documentary | Director: Maia Merkel

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