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  • The Invisible Fight
    The Invisible Fight

    Original title: Nähtamatu võitlus

    2023 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Rainer Sarnet

    A kung fu comedy set in an Orthodox monastery in 1970’s Soviet Union.

  • Art of Righteous
    Art of Righteous

    Original title: Õiglased

    2020 | Documentary | Director: Taavi Arus

    A movie about “extras” or actors in minor background roles in movies/series/ads. The protagonists are all locally recognised hobby actors, who have accumulated loads experience from shoots - now it’s time to make their own movie.

  • Jesus Shows You The Way To The Highway
    Jesus Shows You The Way To The Highway

    2019 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Miguel Llansó

    Two special agents are tasked with protecting the computer programme that runs a future metropolis. However, the ‘Soviet Union’ virus soon starts wreaking havoc. A delirious ride!

  • Funny Family
    Funny Family

    Originalt title (in Russian): Веселая cемейка

    2018 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Mihhail Pogosov

    The wine factory belonging to Artur's family in Armenia is about to go bankrupt. After the destructive review by an Estonian wine critic, it is decided that Artur should go to Estonia to investigate the matter.

  • The Legend of the Mighty Soap
    The Legend of the Mighty Soap

    Original title (in Estonian): "Legend vägevast seebist"

    2011 | Students film, Short | Director: Andrew Bond

  • The Warlord
    The Warlord

    Original title: Sõjapealik

    2004 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Riho Västrik

  • Killing Tartu
    Killing Tartu

    Original title: Tappev Tartu

    1998 | Feature film, Full length feature, Amateur films | Director: Ilmar Raag

    Amateur film directed by Ilmar Raag that was supposed to be the worst Estonian film. For ethical considerations the film is not screened.

  • Jüri Rumm
    Jüri Rumm

    Original title: Jüri Rumm

    1994 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Jaan Kolberg

    The romantic adventure film directed by Jaan Kolberg tells the story about a 19th century noble knight whose fearlessness and elusiveness have made him a national hero.

  • The Last Relic
    The Last Relic

    Original title: Viimne reliikvia

    1969 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Grigori Kromanov

    The historical-romantic adventure film directed by Grigory Romanov is based on the characters and motifs from the story "Prince Gabriel or the Last Days of Pirita Monastery" by Eduard Bornhöhe and on the events of 1968 in Europe. The song lyrics by Paul-Eerik Rummo and touch of humour add depth to the film that has reached the cult status in Estonia.

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