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Latvian Independence Day

Title in Estonian: Läti iseseisvuspäev

1988 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Festive celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Republic of Latvia in Toronto, in November 1988.

Honorary Consul General of Latvia Guntis Silinš invites the crowd standing outside in the rain inside of the university. There is a big common singing in the great hall of Toronto University. Latvian choirs are singing. Laas Leivat, the chairman of the central council of Canadian Estonians, gives his gratitude to Estonians for having come to celebrate the independence day of Latvia. Vytautas Bireta, representative of Lithuanian community, holds a welcoming speech. The film shows excerpts from speeches held in front of the Toronto University. Estonians sing "God save Estonia" and "Break yourself free, Estonian sea". Church minister Ando Kass ...
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Festive Opening of the Chair of Estonian Studies in Toronto University (4)

Title in Estonian: Toronto ülikooli Eesti õppetooli avaaktus 4/4

1986 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The festive opening ceremony of the Chair of Estonian Studies at Toronto University held in the great hall of Estonian House in Toronto on October 4, 1986.

Mixed choir performs at the festive ceremony, conducted by Roman Toi. Ilmar Heinsoo, the delegate Honorary Consul of the Republic of Estonia in Toronto, holds a speech. People are singing the national anthem. The film depicts moments about the conversations held after the ceremony.
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Maestro

1985 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Nikolai Šarubin

Portrait documentary by Nikolai Sharubin about composer and conductor Gustav Ernesaks during the 20th Song Festival.

The filmmakers follow composer and conductor Gustav Ernesaks before and during the final concert of 20th Song Festival. Ernesaks and his wife prepare for attending the concert. The composer's choral work can be heard as the soundtrack.
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The Fisher Girl

Original title: Kalurineiu

1984 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Film about the operetta "The Fisher's Girl" performed by the actors of Canadian Estonian National Theatre to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the theatre.

Operetta "The Fisher Girl" performed by the actors of Estonian National Theatre in Canada. Most probably Estonian National Theatre celebrated its 40th anniversary with restaging the original production. The film begins with the credits of the authors of the theatrical production: music by Priit Ardna, libretto by Irma Truupõld, stage director Lydia Vohu-Viksten; music director Roman Toi, assistant director Erika Veskimets-Solom, set design by Arthur Mihkelsoo, choreography by Kai Käärid, répétiteur Liina Teose, costumes by Endla Komi, light design by Tiina Söödor, head of production Eda Loo. The story of Priit Ardna's operetta "The Fisher Girl" takes place in two ...
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ESTO-80 in Sweden

Title in Estonian: ESTO 1980 Rootsis

1980 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Festivities of ESTO in Stockholm in 1980.

Events of the worldwide Estonian days (ESTO) held in Stockholm on June 6-13, 1980. Estonian symbols around the city; delegations of Estonians from Sweden together with German, Argentinian, Canadian and American expatriate Estonians delegations in ESTO procession. The slogans express insisting on freedom and independence for Estonia. The film has recorded festive speeches, various female gymnasts, folk dancers and choirs.
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Esto 1976

Title in Estonian: Esto 1976

1977 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The second international Estonian Days held in Baltimore in 1976. Washington, New York City, procession of ESTO, opening and the events. 8th Estonian General Song Celebration in Gothenburg, 1977.

Expatriate Estonians in Sweden fly to Baltimore. Takeoff, view of the clouds. The special ESTO Freedom Train rides from Baltimore to Washington. Procession from the train station to the Capitol Building of the United States where speeches are held, protesting against the Soviet power in Estonia. Estonians are greeted by John Glenn Beall, the Senator of Maryland State. Afterwards a wreath of the Republic of Estonia is placed on the memorial column for the Unknown Soldier at Arlington cemetery. General Consul Ernst Jaakson places the wreath to the monument, accompanied by the military ceremony. Return trip on a train, landscape ...
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Toronto Estonian Male Choir in Stockholm

Title in Estonian: Toronto Eesti meeskoor Stockholmis

1964 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Toronto Eesti meeskoor saabub Stockholmi ja esineb kontserdimajas 1964. aastal.

Toronto Estonian Male Choir arrives at Stockholm Port from Finland on a passenger ferry "Svea Jarl". Reception at the port on September 9, 1964. The male choir holds a performance in Stockholm Concert Hall on September 11, conducted by the founder of the choir Roman Toi. Pianist Asta Valdmann accompanies the choir and soloist Irene Loosberg on a piano. Congratulating the choir and the conductor. Evald Tikenberg, the head of Toronto Estonian Male Choir, expresses his gratitude for heartfelt reception.
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Toronto Estonian Male Voice Choir in Stockholm 1964

Title in Estonia: Toronto Eesti Meeskoor Stockholmis 1964

1964 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Toronto Estonian Male Voice Choir is in Stockholm on September 9-11, 1964. Reception at the port of Stockholm and performance in the concert hall.

Toronto Estonian Male Voice Choir arrives to the port of Stockholm from Finland on the passenger boat "Svea Jarl". Reception in the port on September 9th. The choir holds a performance in Stockholm Concert House on September 11. The concert is conducted by Roman Toi, the founder of the choir. Pianist Asta Valdmann is accompanying the choir and the soloist Irene Loosberg on the piano. Congratulating the choir and the conductor. Chairman of the choir, Evald Tikenberg is expressing gratitude to the warm audience.
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Estonian Refugeesʹ Song Festival in Germany

Title in Estonian: Eesti pagulaste laulupidu Saksamaal

1947 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Estonian refugees' song festival in Augsburg, Germany on August 10, 1947.

Estonian refugees' song festival in Augsburg, Germany on August 10, 1947. The song festival procession starts frmo Hochfeld refugee camp and moves along the streets of Augsburg towards the Open Air Theatre. The festival emblem says "Estonian refugees' song festival in Germany 1947" that is carried in front of the procession. Six young women in national costumes are carrying the long ribbons of the emblem that form the combination of Estonian national colours of blue-black-white. The emblem is followed by the national flag of Estonia. Then follow the chief conductors of the festival, organisational team and the columns of singers ...
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Contemporaries in Front of the Camera 1957-1974, 2/5

Original title: Kaasaegseid kaamera ees 1957-1974, 2/5

Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The film has recorded expatriate Estonian people active in culture and social life in 1957-1974.

In the second part, the following expatriate Estonians active in the field of culture and social life were recorded: Richard Indreko, archaeologist and lecturer ; Valentine Kask, Estonian singer (mezzo-soprano) and actress with her husband Voldemar Kask, architect; Helmi Mäelo, initiator of the traditions to celebrate Mothers' Day; Eduard Poom, economist and lecturer at Stockholm University; Johannes Mühlberg, jurist; married couple Edgar and Ilse Muttikas; Johan Müller, the court minister of pre-war Republic of Estonia and member of 1st State Council in 1940; Harri Härm, society activist; Andrus Saareste, linguist and dialect researcher; Harri Kiisk, pianist and choirmaster, music researcher ...
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