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I am not a Tourist, I Live Here

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1988 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Peeter Urbla

The events of the film directed by Peeter Urbla take place in precapitalist Tallinn, among people who try to find their hearth and home.

This film is about one of the greatest social hotspots in Estonia during the Soviet times when apartments were given for free by the state, telling the story of a real estate agent and a homeless man. Mass immigration in 1944-1988 led to demographic conflict. Free apartments were mainly given to immigrants despite the fact that local people badly needed places of residence as well. They are not tourists, they live here, but they haven't got home.
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Looking for a Good Person

Original title: Otsin head inimest

1986 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Heli Speek

Problems of a single person in the Soviet Estonia.

Psychologist Tõnu Ots tries to find answers to the questions why Soviet people stay single and how to find a partner. There is no correct answer. Filmmakers observe the life and activities of two main characters - a rural man Arvo and a city woman Ülle.
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Man of Kihnu

Original title: Kihnu mees

1986 | Documentary | Director: Mark Soosaar

Documentary directed by Mark Soosaar about the island of Kihnu, its residents and the social problems of the local society.

Twelve years after making the documentary "Woman of Kihnu" (1973), director Mark Soosaar films another documentary where the focus is on the male residents of Kihnu island. The right to organize their life has been taken away from Kihnu people: important decisions are made in the mainland, local culture is vanishing, social problems are getting worse. Local men are drinking vodka, become alcoholics, or die at sea. The filmmakers ruthlessly record situations that normally would not see any strangers as witnesses. The documentary has followed the actions of sincere people; the stories told by Mark Soosaar are both colourful and ...
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The Joys of Midlife

Original title: Keskea rõõmud

1986 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Lembit Ulfsak

The debut feature film directed by Lembit Ulfsak is a road movie about people who have reached their midlife crisis. One summer they take a trip to a healer through the picturesque landscapes of Estonia, in order to regain happiness in their lives.

Two well-off married couples (Pille and Tõnu, Silva and Hubert) have reached the understanding that something is wrong in their lives. They pin their hopes on NIgul, the famous healer living in southern Estonia. Together with Helena, who is better equipped with esoteric knowledge, the couples set off for a cross-country car trip on a nice summer day. They are being warned during their journey that the healer won't change their lives in a second. When arriving at their destination, the couples will face an unexpected surprise.
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Tülitaja

1986 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Arvo Iho
Ruja

1982 | Documentary, Music Documentary | Director: Peeter Urbla
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The Herd Boy is the King

Title in Estonian: Karjapoiss on kuningas

1982 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Vello Kallaste

Karl Aru, retired General Major of artillery, celebrates his 80th birthday with a festive yet official reception and introduces his home village.

Retrospective documentary about Karl Aru who was born in the beginning of 20th century in a farm and became a General Major of the Soviet Army. On his 80th birthday, he criticizes the degradation of rural life. Reportage about his official birthday party held in the Tallinn Officers' House, mingled by the journeys in his former home village.
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Teekond konservitsehhist roosiaeda ehk osa tõde Simo Nõmmest

1980 | Documentary | Director: Peeter Tooming
Vocation

Title in Estonian: Kutsumus

1980 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Veljo Käsper

Portrait documentary about Jaan Vihm, a cinema technician in a rural area in Puka, Valga district, Estonia.

Cinema technician Jaan Vihm is an honoured man in Puka, Estonia. He is a merited professional in the field of culture of Estonian SSR, owner of the Order of Red Banner of Labour and a people's deputy. Jaan has showed films to the local people for 28 years and is ready to continue to do that as long as possible.
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Edison's Disco

Original title: Edisoni disko

1979 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Enn Säde

Portrait documentary by Enn Säde about Heino Pedusaar who has dedicated himself to discovering and restoring old music records.

Heino Pedusaar (born in 1931) was a sound director in Eesti Raadio. He has collected old audio records all around Estonia. For already twenty years he has been actively involved in restoring Estonian cultural heritage. Filmmakers follow his trip to Mooste in Põlva county and observes his skillful work in restoring old audio records.
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