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Silent Surrender

Original title: Ma elasin Eesti Vabariigis

2010 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Liina Triškina-Vanhatalo

Documentary by Liina Triškina about the year of 1939 that was fateful for the republic of Estonia. The film studies the subjects of freedom and critical situations, doings and undoings.

What does it feel to live in the turbulent times as a ten-year-old, in the country that one day thrives and the next day will disappear from the world map? The pivotal times of the year 1939 both for Estonia and the whole world changed history. The filmmakers examine the events side by side with the memories of the children of the era. Family photos, newspaper cuts, dramatic archival excerpts, memories of elderly people who used to be children at that time - all of this reflect the tragic events of 1939 and the silent destruction of the Republic of ...
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Georg

Original title: Georg

2007 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Peeter Simm

The drama directed by Peeter Simm tells the story about the life of Georg Ots - one of the most well-known Estonian opera singers of all times. The screenplay by Mati Põldre and Aleksandr Borodyanski is based on the memoirs of Asta Ots.

The life of Georg Ots (1920-1975), the most well-known Estonian opera singer, was full of changes and difficulties. He started with the career of an engineer; later during the times of war he found himself as a musician in Yaroslavl. Georg Ots's extraordinary talent and dedication made him a nationwide star in the whole Soviet Union; however, there are two sides of every coin. It is a very personal story about love and marriage, celebrity and jealousy, self-realization and self-destruction.
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The Singing Revolution

Original title: Laulev revolutsioon

2006 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Maureen Castle Tusty, James Tusty

American film directors James Trusty and Maureen Castle Tusty regard Estonian Singing Revolution as the turning point of European history.

Compendious treatment about Estonian contemporary history and the SInging Revolution. Despite the fact that the documentary focuses on the process of Estonia regaining its independence in 1987-1991, the film also looks back to occupation of Estonia and the decades that followed the event. Lots of archival film materials have been used. We can see people who participated in the events and influenced the course of these events - politicians, conductors of song festivals, dissidents and regular citizens. The filmmakers emphasize the tradition of song festivals and the unique experience of a nation to sing themselves into freedom without violence. Documentary ...
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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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Paragrahv 58/4

1996 | Documentary | Director: Pinchas Schatz
Expatriate Estonians in Australia, Film No. 10

Title in Estonian: Austraalia eestlased 10. film

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

Efforts to preserve national culture: 11th Estonian Days in Melbourne, journalism and radio programmes in Estonian.

Church service in St. John's Church to inaugurate the 11th Estonian Days in Melbourne, church minister Hans Henning Lüdig is serving. Arnold Perendi, a founding member of the Union of Estonian Societies in Australia, recalls organizing the first Estonian days in 1954. The organizers were Leonid Kallas, Erik Maasepp and Juhan Viiding. At the festive meeting Ilmar Mägraken, founding member of the Union of Estonian Societies in Australia, expresses his gratitude towards Bruno Metsar and Evald Mõisa, the general organizers of Estonian Days. Metsar and Mõisa have led the cultural big event twice; Evald Mõisa has also been the main ...
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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. 4

Title in Estonian: Austraalia eestlased 4. film

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

Expatriate Estonians in Wollongong and the history of further education schools in Australia.

The Southern coast of Australia, beginning with Wollongong, is one of the most beautiful places on the continent. People can hang glide and go surfing here. Lembit Lainela from Wollongong recalls his past events in life. Before visiting Mr Lainela, the interviewers visit the office of Estours Travel that is owned by Mr Lainela. Lembit Lainela arrived at Australia in 1948; he was in the resettlement camp; for 13 years he worked for his own small transportation company; afterwards he studied to become a geodetic engineer and worked in the field for 20 years. His occupation took him to various ...
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Expatriate Estonians in Australia, Film No. 5. Part 1

Title in Estonian: Austraalia eestlased 5. film, I jagu

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

The expatriate Estonians in Thirlmere, Australia. Their history and present day.

There is a rest home for elderly in an Estonian village, Thirlmere. Views of the beautiful greenery and buildings. Having lunch in the dining hall. Urmas Maidla, chairman of Estonian Relief Committee, talks about the founding of the recreation village, including the act of land purchase in 1959 and accommodating the present residents. Peeter Vilo, administrator of Thirlmere hostel, introduces the living conditions of the elderly residents and the general economic management. Interior space of the hostel. Former athlete Linda Karp introduces her room and shows the collection of ESTO badges. Jewellery artist and silversmith Niina Ots-Rätsep tells about her ...
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Expatriate Estonians in Australia, Film No. 5. Part 2

Title in Estonian: Austraalia eestlased 5. film, II jagu

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

Estonian community in Thirlmere, Australia. Their everyday life and historical events.

Visiting Hulda Kuusik, a former gymnast at Ernst Idla gymnastics group, who lives in Thirlmere. Tiiu Salasoo asks the old lady to recall the times when she was a gymnast at the elite gymnastics group led by Ernst Idla. Hulda Kuusik talks about successful performances and innovative performance costumes that attracted plenty of attention. Her opionion is that the book "Ernst Idla - võlur Tallinnast" ("Ernst Idla - a Wizard from Tallinn", published in Estonian in 1991) is misleading in details. If only someone would express interest towards the facts, Hulda Kuusik were immediately ready to comment on the theme. ...
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