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The Dentals

Original title (in Estonian): "Hambad"

2012 | Students film, Advertising/Promotion | Director: Ott Ojamaa

Older but vital modelling salesman Mihkel Soom and a young well-known local musician Joosep Järvesaar constitute a perfect tandem to help the guys in need – the ones who have had their hearts broken and cannot find a way out. The two hosts of the show have nothing alike besides the fact, they both pursue the ultimate level of enjoyment and pleasure while having the self-confidence to carry it through. The hosts choose one guy who they will lead and teach for a day. During that day, the chosen one will be trained physically and emotionally to regain his confidence ...
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Hella W

Original title: Hella W

2011 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Juha Wuolijoki

An epic biographical film about Hella Wuolijoki, Finnish public figure and writer who was born and raised in Estonia.

The events of the film "Hella W" take place during the most decisive decade in European history - from 1920s to 1940s. By that time, Wuolijoki had earned millions and written several politically incorrect plays. Due to her left-wing views, her activities were observed both by British, Soviet and Finnish secret services. When the events of the Second World War developed, Hella found herself in a situation that knew no simple solutions ... Among other jobs, Wuolijoki also worked as a co-author for Postimees newspaper. Her plays are a part of history of literature, including the Niskavuori series, The Farmer's ...
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In the World of Beholders

Original title: Nägijate maailmas

2007 | Documentary | Director: Õnne Luha

41-year-old Jaanika lost her vision due to diabetes at the age of 11. She sees difficulties in life as an opportunity to develop as an individual and tries to lead an independent life in the world of vision.

41-year-old Jaanika has diabetes. She knew that one day she would lose her vision. 11 years ago this happened. She is an extremely strong and optimistic woman who gives meaning to her disability: she believes that when one meets his or her destiny as a challenge, one will start see everything more clearly while losing fear and becoming free and open for new opportunities in life. Difficulties become means of personal development: even blind people can successfully manage in the world of seeing people. The greatest joy for Jaanika is her little daughter Oona, her true sunshine.
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Dog Show

Original title: Koerte näitus

2006 | Documentary | Director: Mart Arjukese

People dedicated to their pedigree dogs spend time, energy and money in order their pets would be among the best ones and receive precious medals at the dog shows.

Taking care of a pure-bred pedigree dog demans enormous amounts of energy, dedication and money. People who have dedicated themselves to dogs aim at the best results at the dog shows - their best friends must be the greatest and the most beautiful ones. All efforts will be crowned by the approaching dog show - the jury will decide who is the winner and goes home with the medal.
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Stags

Original title: Täkutallinn

2006 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Marianne Ostrat
The Last Phantoms

2006 | Documentary, Music Documentary | Director: Marianna Kaat
I Am Just a Woman

Original title: Ma olen ju naine

2005 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Kert Grünberg

Airika is a self-confident young woman who sees her future as a single mom and decides to stay out of long-term relationships with men.

More than half Estonian marriages and partnerships end with separation. Fatherless girls raised by their mothers learn that one cannot count on men - you have to survive on your own. Protagonist Airika comes from the family of single mothers - her great-grandmother, grandmother and mother have been raising their children on their own. Great-grandmother and grandmother were deported to Siberia in 1949 - they had to raise their daughters without men. Airika's mother has divorced twice and raising Airika's 16-year-old sister alone. The documentary observes 25-year-old Airika's daily life and investigates the reasons why the young woman has decided ...
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Marina Kuvaitseva and the Lonely Women

Original title: Marina Kuvaitseva ja üksildased naised

2004 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Arvo Iho

Marina Kuvaitseva, a proud and independent woman in Narva, leads a folklore ensemble where lonely and educated women sing.

Marina Kuvaitseva is a forty-year-old self-confident and independent woman who leads a folk music ensemble "Suprjaki" in Narva, Estonia. The singers of Marina's ensemble are lonely, educated women who do not want to live together with men who are less intelligent than themselves or who drink too much. People of Narva do not know who they are or where they belong to. Through folk music the women try to contact their roots, to entertain themselves and to find balance in their lives.
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Life for rent

Original title: Me ise ennast

2001 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Mart Taevere

The documentary tries to find answers to the question why the number of suicides is so high in Estonia while investigating the stories of those who have attempted suicide.

Every year there are almost 600 suicide attemps which is the same number as people who died in the tragic sinking of the ship "Estonia". What can be the reason for this? Why does this sad statistics show Estonia as a leader in the number of suicides? Is it the loss of security for some layers of fast changing society; or is it the nearly six-month-long Nordic darkness - a combination of the depressive darkness and deeply introverted personalities? The answers to these questions are investigated through the stories of three people who have attempted suicide.
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Kes on kes Eestis. Urmas Ott

1994 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Priit Hummel
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