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Evald Okas

2009 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Tõnu Virve

94-year-old Evald Okas's life has been dedicated to art: the grand master himself casts light upon the stories of how his artwork was born, tells about his life and reveals the secrets of his working principles.

The documentary portrays artist Evald Okas: an exceptional painter and a diverse graphic artist, a virtuoso drawing artist and creator of thousands of ex libris. Okas was a honorary member of Florence Art Academy, author of numerous book illustrations and master of papercuts, he has practised glass painting and ceramic art. He has been called as the Picasso of Estonian art. 94-year-old Okas tells the story of his colourful life, casts light upon his artwork and reveals the secrets of his principles of working. Tireless artist radiates zest for life and reflects affection towards creative life and looks back at ...
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Toomik's Movie

Original title: Toomiku film

2008 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Marko Raat
Shop of Dreams

Original title: Stiilipidu

2005 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Peeter Urbla

The humorous drama directed by Peeter Urbla tells about three women running a costume shop and who want help people to fulfill their dreams. However, it is reality that makes the rules in their illusory world.

Alice, a costume designer, has left her job at a TV station that went bankrupt. Together with her friends seamstress Ada and make-up artist Jana they make up their minds to establish their own company. They hire a studio space in an old factory building, buy a costume storage on credit, and start clothe people in the costumes of their dreams. Alice, Ada and Jana are ready to contribute in any way to the progress of their company - including their energy, time, personal relationships and creativity. They manage perfectly well with fulfulling their clients' most original wishes; however, their ...
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Maire Männik, 54 rue du Montparnasse

Original title: Maire Männik, 54 rue du Montparnasse

2000 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Rein Raamat

Sculptor Maire Männik started her sculpture studies in Estonia but during the war she moved to France and her artwork was mostly created in Paris.

Estonian sculptor Maire Männik (1922-2003) started her art studies in Estonia; however, during the war she had to move to France and her artwork was created mainly abroad, in Paris. Filmmaker Rein Raamat has followed the artist working in her studio in Paris and sharing her thoughts. Commentaries by Harri Liivrand, Vladimir-Georg Karassev-Orgusaar and French art historian Emmanuelle Corcellet-Prévost. The film also serves as a farewell to Marie Männik who passed away in 2003.
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The Different Reality of Jaan Elken

Original title: Jaan Elkeni teistmoodi tegelikkus

2000 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Rein Raamat

Portrait documentary by Rein Raamat introduces the creative world of artist Jaan Elken, one of the most interesting lyrical abstractionist painter in Estonia, through his artist's confessions and the analysis of an art historian.

The main subject in Jaan Elken's (b. 1954, painter and professor of the painting department at the University of Tartu) work is modern urban environment; hyperrealistic motifs have been powerfully replaced by expressive abstract painting style. Elken's work belongs to several art collections as well as museum collections both in Estonia and abroad; it has been awarded with several prizes. His artwork is introduced through exhibitions held in 1997-1999, with the comments by art historian Harry Liivrand.
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Dear Mister Moon

Original title: Kallis Härra Q

1998 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Rao Heidmets

The debut feature film directed by Rao Heidmets is based on the children's story "Dear Mister Moon" by Aino Pervik and tells about children's yearning for genuine family relations.

When two stepsisters - 13-year-old blonde Sigrid and 7-year-old dark-complexioned Saara - meet each other for the first time, it will turn out that their grandmother has been taken to a retirement home. The girls make up their minds to steal grandma from the home and hide her in an attic-room where they could be all together. Everything goes unexpectedly well until drunkards, hoodlums and blackmailers interfere and the girls have to know exactly what they are doing in order to escape the gang.
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Jüri Arrak - 60

1997 | Amateur films | Director: Tõnu Aru
See olemine

1990 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Peeter Sirge
Maarjamägi

1978 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Helle Murdmaa

Construction of the Maarjamäe Memorial in Tallinn.

Documentary about the memorial complex in Maarjamäe and its authors. Juhan Jürna, Allan Murdmaa, Matti Varik, Vello Hütsi and Jüri Palm share their thoughts what has been completed by July 1978 and what is still left to do. Reporter Mati Talvik.
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Artist Heinrich Valk

Title in Estonian: Kunstnik Heinrich Valk

1973 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Kaupo Klooren

Portrait documentary about Heinrich Valk, a graphic artist, metal artist, cartoon artist and book illustrator.

Artist Heinrich (Heinz) Valk with his work and activities. The Old Town of Tallinn, people and buildings. Celebration cards and badges designed by Heinz Valk and books illustrated by him. The artist in his home with his wife and daughter, walking in the old town.
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