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    Original title in Estonian: Kodu

    2024 | Students film, Short | Director: Rasmus Rammo

    An absurd comedy, aiming to draw attention to the current societal issues and topics such as: gambling addiction, low teacher salaries, interethnic and ideological conflicts, the war in Ukraine, and the growing fear of conflict escalation, as well as the situation in nursing homes and high prices.

  • That’s How It Is
    That’s How It Is

    Original title: Nii ta on

    2024 | Documentary | Director: Vallo Toomla

    The documentary feature takes the audience into the world of men living in rural Estonia, showing us the simple joys and sorrows of their everyday life.

  • Companions
    Companions

    Original title in Estonian: Seltsilised

    2022 | Students film, Documentary | Director: Kristiina Iilane

    A short film about loneliness and human need for connection in this life.

  • Class Reunion 3: Godfathers
    Class Reunion 3: Godfathers

    Original title: Klassikokkutulek 3: Ristiisad

    2019 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: René Vilbre

    Having unwillingly agreed to become the Godfather to his ex-wife’s newborn baby, Andres falls deep into the pool of self-pity. Luckily,he has his best friends Mart and Toomas by his side who take Andres to tantra camp to find the most beautiful woman to accompany him at the baptising.

  • In Bed With A Writer
    In Bed With A Writer

    Original title: Kirjanikuga voodis

    2019 | Documentary | Director: Manfred Vainokivi

  • Together, yet Apart
    Together, yet Apart

    Title in Estonian: Koos, aga eraldi

    2016 | Documentary, Problem oriented, TV Serial, ETV/ERR Serials | Director: Aile Ellmann

    Documentary about the humanitarian aid for Ukraine and about the people living in Luhansk Oblast during the war.

  • The Arbiter
    The Arbiter

    Original title: The Arbiter

    2013 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Kadri Kõusaar

    The thriller directed by Kadri Kõusaar is based on true events, telling about a genetic scientist who decides to make the world a better place.

  • Life is a Flower
    Life is a Flower

    Original title: Elu on lill

    2010 | Documentary | Director: Manfred Vainokivi

    Two grand old masters, artists Evald Okas and photographer Kalju Suur, are recording the beauty of a naked woman.

  • Doctor Grossmann's Land of the Gods
    Doctor Grossmann's Land of the Gods

    Original title: Doktor Grossmanni jumalate maa

    2009 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Vahur Laiapea

    Galina Grossmann is an exceptional woman who paints Jesus, composes an opera about Jesus and performs the musical work with the influences of Estonian folklore to the residents of a retirement home.

  • Eric. Child of fire
    Eric. Child of fire

    Original title: Eric. Tule laps

    2009 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Vahur Laiapea

    Eric and his world.

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