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Destination To Be Happy

Original title: Sihtpunkt - olla õnnelik

2016 | Documentary | Director: Kertu Köösel

This documentary tells the story of two men, Rain and Andres who are constantly on the search of self fulfilment and happiness. On their searches they have gone through many experiences which allows them to make others happy as well.The phrase giving is better than receiving was made for personalizing them.

This documentary tells the story of two men, Rain and Andres who are constantly on the search of self fulfilment and happiness. On their searches they have gone through many experiences which allows them to make others happy as well.The phrase giving is better than receiving was made for personalizing them.
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See You In Chechnya

Original title: Näeme Tšetšeenias

2015 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Aleksander Kvatašidze

If you go to war, war will come home with you.

September 1999. For Alex, as for the rest of Georgians, war in Chechnya seemed to be far away, seen only on the screens of Russian media. In fact it was just behind the Caucasus Mountains. He'd never imagine going there, but he did. He followed her, the French photographer he had met just a few days before at the fashion show. Alex discovers the world of War Reporters and wants to become one of them, but he doesn't succeed. He keeps in connected to war through his friend, practising war reporters and observes what war does to them for 15 ...
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The Fencer

Original title: Miekkailija

2015 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Klaus Härö

Klaus Härö’s The Fencer is a touching drama about a man who finds meaning in his life through the children who need him. The Finnish entry for the Oscars 2016, Best Foreign Language Film.

In 1952 a young fencing champion Endel arrives in a small town Haapsalu to work as a physical training teacher. In spite of the opposition of the principal of the school, Endel manages to get a permit to teach fencing for children. Slowly it becomes a therapy for the children as well as the teacher himself – a way to deal with everyday grim. The defeated principal is holding a grudge and starts to investigate, why did the champion of the Soviet Union really come to a small town. “The Fencer” is partly based on true life events of an Estonian sportsman ...
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Another Dimension

2012 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Moonika Siimets
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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Tehnopol - IDEA

2011 | Students film, Advertising/Promotion | Director: Oscar Henri Wollsten

A commercial video for Estonias biggest Business Incubator Tehnopol.

This is the story of a smart little boy named IDEA who has big dreams and great plans. So when IDEA grows up, he sets his goals to make his dreams come true and goes into the world to find ways to do so. Along the way he understands though, that good things don’t come easy. And just as IDEA is about to give up, something totally unexpected happens…and by fate or coincidence…IDEA finds the place he was looking for all along – this place is Tehnopol.
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Coach Driver Knocks Three Times

Original title: Kutsar koputab kolm korda

2010 | Feature film, Short | Director: Elo Selirand

A single mother races against time while trying to manage with supporting two children, working, dialy routine and herself when suddenly a mysterious Coach Driver knocks at her door.

Marju, a violinist living in a provincial town and mother of two, tries to face raising her children, everyday routine and inconsolable loneliness. As an instrumentalist playing in an orchestra, she has to work under the guidance of his ex-husband who is the conductor of the orchestra. Her life seems to come to a dead end. One morning, a stranger is standing on her doorstep, calling himself Coach Driver. Marju has to ask herself what can be done with her life.
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Babyface

Original title: Beebilõust

2009 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Margit Lillak

Portrait documentary about Andrus Elbing alias Babyface - a poet, rap singer and hip-hop artist with a complicated background.

Andrus Elbing alias Babyface is a 28-year-old poet, rap singer, a hip-hop artist and a former prisoner from the island of Saaremaa. He tells his story through recollections and poetry - how he became from a risk group child to a criminal young man, from a prisoner to a poet and a musician. Through his art, Babyface looks for his way out from his "personal imprisonment"; however, the locks of an inner prison door won't open that easily. The documentary follows the way Andrus adjusts to freedom after his imprisonment. Is it possible to escape such past after all? Is ...
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World Champion

Original title: Maailmameister

2009 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Moonika Siimets

Portrait documentary about Herbert Sepp, a senior athlete from Karksi-Nuia, who aims at becoming a world champion.

Herbert Sepp from Karksi-Nuia is 83 years old, but for him this is just a number. He does headstand, runs, practices fitness exercises and is Estonian best pole vault athlete in his age group. He has been awarded with the silver medal in European track and field championships in the veterans' group; however, Herbert is dreaming about the title of World Champion. He is convinced that if he exercises and trains enough, he will be invincible.
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Ten patriotic speeches

Original title: Kümme isamaa kõnet

2007 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Valentin Kuik

Documentary about Ants Paju's long-time dream to erect a statue of plowing Kalevipoeg in Põltsamaa. His dream comes true thanks to his extraordinary perseverance and donations by numerous people.

Ants Paju is about to fulfill his long-time dream to erect a statue of plowing Kalevipoeg in memory of all farmers and for uniting Estonian people with their country and the past. The monumental sculpture on the 127th kilometre on Tallinn-Tartu road is Ants's gift to his fatherland and his nation. On one hand, the documentary is a portrait of a man who fulfills his dream, on the other hand the film generalizes the difficulties of carrying out such a monumental project. Ants Paju's exuberant energy has attracted numerous donators, people from the field of culture and loca government, sportsmen ...
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