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Kalinovski Square

Original title: Плошча

2007 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Juri Haštševatski

Belarusian director Juri Hashtshevatski's documentary about the presidential elections in Belarus in 2006, the resistance by opposition and dictator Lukashenko's dirty tricks.

In March 2006, Aleksandr Lukashenko wins the Presidential elections in Belarus according to official reports, winning 82,5% votes. Waiting for a change, the opposition reacted and disagreed with the validity of election results. The crowd mainly consisting of young people and students gather at the central square in Minsk in order to protest. Filmmakers combine the pieces of various opinions while comparing different historical events; mocking the dictator's arrogance, patronizing attutude and behaviour; admiring the courage and dedication of the young generation. The documentary aims at reaching the real events going on in the country located in the heart of ...
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Ühe filmi lugu

2007 | Documentary, Making of | Director: Enn Säde
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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Ilo From Paris

Original title: Ilo Pariisist

2002 | Documentary, Overviews | Director: Peep Puks

Ilo Jaik-Riedberg, daughter of writer Juhan Jaik, is the guide to take the viewers around Paris.

Documentary by Peep Puks combines two stories: the destinies of a city and of a woman, the stories of Ilo Jaik-Riedberg and the city of Paris. Culture is the common language of Europe. While navigating in French cultural space we perceive its uniting power both for Estonians. Ilo Jaik-Riedberg, daughter of writer Juhan Jaik, works a tourist guide in Paris and introduces the city in various languages. She first went to Paris as a war refugee in 1945. The Jaik family settled in Sweden, yet in 1971 Ilo moved to Paris and stayed there. Ilo brings Estonian tourists to the ...
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Nõmme

1999 | Documentary, Overviews | Director: Rein Raamat, Helvi Raamat

Documentary commissioned by Nõmme city district government about the former independent garden suburb - Nõmme.

The documentary introduces the history of Nõmme district in Tallinn, its important buildings of great architectural and culture historical value, its humane and friendly natural environment, residents' activities and opportunities for working, pastime and hobbies in late 1990s.
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Expatriate Estonians in Australia, Film No. 2

Title in Estonian: Austraalia eestlased 2. film

1995-1996 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Lembit Blauhut

The second part of the film introducing the life of expatriate Estonians in Australia. Estonians recall their arrival to Australia and their first impressions of the country.

Ten expatriate Estonians in Australia recall their first impressions when arriving at their new homeland Australia. Arnold Perendi, founder of the Association of Estonian Union in Australia, recalls Johannes Kaiv and Arved Millen, people who were related to the early years of the Estonian Consulate in Sydney. Loreida Nichols who lives in Sydney arrived at Australia in 1927 when she was 14. She recalls the scarce working possibilities and that married women were not allowed to work. Astrid Sisask from Brisbane came to Australia with her parents in 1930s. She recalls the difficult economic situation of that era and the ...
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Expatriate Estonians in Australia, Film No. 3. Part 1

Title in Estonian: Austraalia eestlased 3. film, I jagu

1995-1996 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Lembit Blauhut

Film introducing the life of expatriate Estonians living in Adelaide, capital of South Australia.

Monument of William Light, the founder of the city of Adelaide. The city is known for its greenery and sandy beaches. Also, one of the largest communities of expatriate Estonians in Australia lives here. Ilmar Mägraken, chairman of the board of the Association of Estonian Unions in Australia, introduces his hobby - lawn bowls. There are large tennis and lawn bowls grounds at Marryatville Club, Kensington. Men playing. Heino Sommer, chairman of the Estonian house in Adelaide, introduces the history of the building - the house was bought in 1958, it was renovated and additional buildings were constructed. The great ...
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Expatriate Estonians in Australia, Film No. 6. Part 1

Title in Estonian: Austraalia eestlased 6. film, I jagu

1995-1996 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Lembit Blauhut

Life of expatriate Estonians in Canberra, Australia - past times and at the present day. The life story of a famous scientist Armin Öpik.

Views of Canberra, capital of Australia - House of Parliament, War Memorial of Australia. Interior space of the House of Parliament - former Prime Ministers Gough Whitlam and Robert Hawk, QUeen Elizabeth II, Senator Dorothy Tangney, member of Parliament Enid Lyons, Senator of Queensland Neville Thomas Bonner have been depicted on paintings. Chamber of the Parliament. Order of Australia, designed by Vambola Veinberg born in Tallinn, is exhibited in the House of Parliament. Reet Bergman, chairwoman of the Estonian Association in Canberra, talks about the local Estonian community. She recalls the ride with a hot-air balloon on the Nations Day ...
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Jõulud Leninita

1994 | Documentary | Director: Andres Sööt
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Tallinna kummitusmajad

1994 | Documentary | Director: Illis Vets
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