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December Heat

Original title: Detsembrikuumus

2008 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Asko Kase

The first full-length feature directed by Asko Kase is an enthralling action drama based on true historical events about the Communist rebellion in Estonia held on December 1st, 1924.

It seems that life is peaceful in the Republic of Estonia; however, an old general Põdder has a bad feeling. Tallinn is full of conspiratorial apartments and the rebels are gathering on the border. The film is an action drama depicting the attempted Communist coup d'etat on December 1st, 1924 and the bloody events that took part that night - fateful times for the young republic as well as the young married couple.
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The Singing Revolution

Original title: Laulev revolutsioon

2006 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Maureen Castle Tusty, James Tusty

American film directors James Trusty and Maureen Castle Tusty regard Estonian Singing Revolution as the turning point of European history.

Compendious treatment about Estonian contemporary history and the SInging Revolution. Despite the fact that the documentary focuses on the process of Estonia regaining its independence in 1987-1991, the film also looks back to occupation of Estonia and the decades that followed the event. Lots of archival film materials have been used. We can see people who participated in the events and influenced the course of these events - politicians, conductors of song festivals, dissidents and regular citizens. The filmmakers emphasize the tradition of song festivals and the unique experience of a nation to sing themselves into freedom without violence. Documentary ...
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Independence Day

Original title: Eesti lood. Iseseisvuspäev

2003 | Documentary, Problem oriented, Students film | Director: Hanna Šein

Life of four young persons with different social background in today's Estonia, right before the local independence day, February 24, 2003.

The documentary observes the lives of four young Estonians in their twenties who have different backgrounds and living conditions. The film opposes the new generation of urban youth in Tallinn and the young people of the same age living in smaller towns in Estonia. What do the following people think, feel and want - Rauno who works as a supplier in a small town; Rainer who works as a head of department at a supermarket in Tallinn; Brett, a student at the University of Tartu; and young farmer Andres. How different are their attitudes towards their lives, Estonia and the ...
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Names in Marble

Original title: Nimed marmortahvlil

2002 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Elmo Nüganen

The debut film by director Elmo Nüganen is based on the novel "Names in Marble" by Albert Kivikas. The film is a patriotic war drama telling the story of schoolboys in the Estonian War of Independence and of the days and nights of these young volunteer fighters. The film is full of dangers, challenges, pain and exaltation, entwined by a beautiful story of young love.

The war drama based on the novel "Names in Marble" by Albert Kivikas has broken all-time box-office record in Estonia, telling the story about schoolboys who have become voluntary soldiers fighting for the freedom of their homeland. It is a catching story about becoming a man, about the first love and the high price of freedom. Will they be awarded with love and fatherland, or will they become just names engraved in marble?
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Keisrilõige

1996 | Documentary | Director: Mati-Jüri Põldre
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Celebration of Estonian 74th Independence Day in Toronto (1)

Title in Estonian: Eesti Vabariigi 74. aastapäeva tähistamine Torontos 1/2

1992 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Ceremony of the celebration of 74th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia held in front of Toronto Town Hall.

Estonian national flag is being hoisted in honour of the 74th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in front of Toronto Town Hall. People are singing the national anthem. Laas Leivat, the head of Estonian Central Council in Canada, and August Nõmmik, representative of Estonian Students' Society, hold their speeches. Nõmmik recollects his memories about the hiding of the Estonian national flag in Vaimastvere. City adviser of Toronto city government William Boytchuk holds his greeting speech. The flag is hoisted by Peeter Nieländer. The finishing frames show various national flags in front of Toronto city government. Estonian national flag is ...
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Celebration of the 74th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in Toronto

Original title: Eesti Vabariigi 74. aastapäeva tähistamine Torontos

1992 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Festive celebration of the 74th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in Toronto.

At the festive gathering, Maimu Palumäe reads out the greetings by Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and Estonian Prime Minister Tiit Vähi. Speech by the representative of Latvian refugees. Ilmar Heinsoo, the honorary consul of the Republic of Estonia in Canada, talks about the situation in Estonia while quoting the Prime Minister Tiit Vähi. Transitional period is characterised by tension in domestic policy, food crisis. He forwards his gratitude to EERO (organization in Toronto) for their support and aid to Estonian healthcare. Ilmar Heinsoo reads out a patriotic poem "I declare" by Henrik Visnapuu. Baritone Avo Kittask performs "Greeting to ...
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Black Ribbon Day on 23.08.1991

Title in Estonian: Musta lindi päev

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Demonstration in Toronto on August 23rd 1991 for supporting the independence of the Baltic States.

Demonstration on Black Ribbon Day in Canada on August 23rd 1991 for supporting and acknowledging the independence of the Baltic States and other countries. Canadian politicians give speeches, and interviews are being given by the participating people.
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Celebration of the Independence Day at School at 1991 (1)

Title in Estonian: Iseseisvuspäeva tähistamine Torontos 1/2

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Celebration of the Independence Day in Toronto in 1991.

A mixed choir performs at a festive ceremony, conducted by Roman Toi. The choir and the audience sing the anthem of the Republic of Estonia.
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Ivo Linna and Alo Mattiisen's performance in Toronto

Title in Estonian: Ivo Linna ja Alo Mattiisen esinevad Torontos

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Group singing of expatriate Estonians in Toronto, Canada.

Joined choir of Estonians sing the song "I am an Estonian and I will remain one" accompanied by a phonogram. The singers hold national flags in their hands. With the applause Ivo Linna and Alo Mattiisen stand up in the hall and vow to the audience. Ivo Linna sings the song again, accompanied by Alo Mattiisen on the synthesizer. In the end, the national anthem of Estonia will be sung.
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