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Father, Son and Holy Theatre

Original title: Isa, Poeg ja Teatri Vaim

2009 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Marko Raat

Alar Sudak alias Elaan is an actor who takes the whole stage and who won't leave the place - theatrality and the spirit of theatre complete the dramatic world of the life's artist.

Alar Sudak alias Elaan is the don Quijote of Estonian theatre - predestined to eternal loneliness. Sudak's dream to become an officially acknowledged actor has never come true. He has failed the entrace exams to the Drama School of Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre and other schools. The documentary tells a story related to the Old Testament - including good-hearted Satan, water fight, unrequited love of theatre, jurisprudence, community's revenge that lasts several generations and polities. Elaan's life and destiny includes so much drama that he is unable to let go of it - as his actor's spirit cannot ...
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The Era of the Estonian Crown

Original title: Krooni aeg

2003 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Valentin Kuik

Documentary by Rein Karemäe and Valentin Kuik about the era when after the successful monetary reform in 1992 the Republic of Estonia switched to Estonian kroon and liberal market economy.

Ten years have passed since June 20, 1992 when Estonia switched to Estonian kroon that has been the basis for the state's economic autonomy. Monetary reform took place in various form - sometimes the times were funny, sometimes naive, unfortunately there were often quite harsh times. Today it is clear that the quick development of economy has not solved all problems and despite the independent, democratic Republic of Estonia not all of its people have found happiness. Estonian kroon has improved the state's economy, however, the fast growth of market economy has also caused social stratification, indebted consumer society and ...
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Pictures from the XXth Century Estonia

Original title: Möödunud sajandi Eestist

2000 | Documentary | Director: Andres Sööt

Documentary directed by Andres Sööt has recorded the years of 1996 and 1997 as a continuation to the earlier annual film chronicles "Year of the Dragon" and "Year of the Horse".

Documentary by Andres Sööt about the years of 1996 and 1997. The film chronicle covering two years can be viewed as a continuation to Sööt's earlier films "Year of the Dragon" and "Year of the Horse". All three documentaries are the portraits of years, modelled by the director himself. There is neither a systematic nor exhaustive approach towards the selected times in history - what has been followed is the chronological order of events. Andres Sööt documents and comments both from a neutral as well as his personal point of view.
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XXI sajandi presidendid

1994 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Märt Müür
Elu ilma…

1987 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Mark Soosaar
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Trees Were ...

Original title: Puud olid ...

1985 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Peeter Simm

The film directed by Peeter Simm is based on the novel "Trees Were, Trees Were Tender Brothers" by Mats Traat, telling the story of young Hind who unexpectedly becomes the head of a farm in the Governorate of Livonia in 19th century, during the times of corveé.

Typhus has killed the father, mother and older son of Palanumäe farm. Hind, younger son, realizes that he won't be able to manage the shabby farm alone. Paabu, the wife of older son, is good at housework and Hind likes her; however, more help than that is needed for maintaining the farm. Jaak, the farmhand, does more harm than good. The rumour is around that when converting to orthodoxy one will lead better life in a warm country - this, of course, attracts Hind, but angers the estate owners. How come this young inexperienced man wants something else than serving ...
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I'd like to be at home

Title in Estonian: Ma tahaksin kodus olla

1977 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Julia Guteva-Sillart

The sad destiny of neglected children.

The documentary focuses on a sad topic whereas the protagonists are the neglected children without parental care, first in the children's room in the militia's office and after that taken to the orphanage, a special boarding school or in the worst case in the youth colony. Children at various ages talk about their difficult lives. Interviews with the children are sincere and honest.
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The Pastor of Reigi

Original title: Reigi õpetaja

1977 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Jüri Müür

The drama based on the ballad of prose "The Pastor of Reigi" by Finnish-Estonian writer Aino Kallas depicts the conflict between the dogmatic philosophies, humanity and love.

Pastor Paul Lempelius comes to the island of HIiumaa that seems to be like the world's end. While serving the pastorate of Reigi in spirit and in truth, Lempelius hopes to get rid of the burden of destiny. However, the local people favour pagan traditions and distrust the strict kingdom of God that Lempelius teaches them. The pastor's beautiful yet childless wife Catharina yearns for joy of life and tenderness that she won't receive from his husband. Instead, a young assistant pastor Jonas Kempe offers her his love. Their love, disregarding all laws, and the primal lifestyle of the islanders ...
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Harju rajooni rahvakohtunik Aino Ööpik

1973 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Valeria Anderson
Nõukogude Eesti

1965 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Reet Kasesalu
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