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Eesti Vabariigi aastapäeva miiting

1990 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Renita Lintrop, Hannes Lintrop
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Estonia on the Olympic Games

Title in Estonian: Eesti olümpial

1990 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Eha Väinsalu, Tarvo Villomann

Documentary of the victorious sports history in Estonia, numerous archival materials and unique moments.

Estonian athletes bring unprecedented harvest of medals from the olympic games in 1988. Most Estonians still remember the medals that Erika Salumäe, the Tõniste brothers, Jüri Tamm and Tiit Sokk won at the Seoul Olympic Games. Or the bronze medal Allar Levandi won at Calgary Winter Olympic Games. The conditions are ready for restoring the national olympic committee in Estonia. It takes place in January 1989. Now it is a proper time to look back how everything started. While riding the emotional wave, the documentary observes the Estonians' interest towards sports since the era of Georg Lurich. How does the ...
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Estonian Independence Day

Title in Estonian: Eesti Vabariigi 71. aastapäev

1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Festive celebration of the 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in 1989 in the hall of Toronto University in Canada, prayer is said by the archbishop of the EELC Udo Petersoo and greetings are passed by the Latvian and Lithuanian representatives.

In 1989, the 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia was held with festive ceremony in the hall of Toronto University in Canada. This anniversary event has been recorded in video by Edgar Väär, it consist of different cuts. In this part prayer is said by the archbshop of the EELC Udo Petersoo and candles are lit in commemoration of the casualties. Greetings are passed by the Vice-President of the Latvian National Committe in Canada Alberts Upeslācis, the President of the Lithuanian community in Canada Vytautas Bireta who reads out greeting of the Lithuanian independence movement Sąjūdis and at the ...
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Baltics 1987 – Demonstration and Parade in Toronto

Original title: Balti ühtsuse päev Torontos 1987

1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Celebrating the memorial day of those deported from the Baltic States in Toronto where the local Baltic people hold a street procession and speeches on June 14th, 1989.

The procession of the Baltic people living in Canada moves from St Paul's Cathedral towards the Toronto City Hall along Bloor, Yonge and Queen Streets. First goes the drummer, followed by young women in Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian national costumes and waving the national flags. Riina Kindlam is carrying the Estonian national flag. The slogans at the demonstration express disapproval towards the occupation of the Baltic states and deportation that took place on June 14th 1941 that ruined the lives of more than 800,000 Baltic people. When the sun goes down the memorial candles are being carried. Demonstration and speeches ...
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Celebration of the 71th Anniversary of Estonia in Toronto (2)

Original title: Eesti Vabariigi 71. aastapäev Torontos, 2/2

1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Festive celebration of the 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in 1989 in the hall of Toronto University in Canada, prayer is said by the archbishop of the EELC Udo Petersoo.

Festive celebration of the 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in the great hall of Toronto University, Canada, in 1989. Canadian anthem is being sung. Then follow views of Estonia accompanied by the song of Alo Mattiisen "No Country is Alone". The prayer is said by archbishop of EELC Udo Petersoo, commemorative speech is held by Andres Loorits and girls with lit candles stand behind him. Greetings are passed by the representatives of the Latvian and Lithuanian emigre organisations.
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Commercium of Fraternity Vironia in Toronto in spring 1989

Original title: Korporatsioon Vironia Toronto koondise kommerss kevadel 1989

1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Commercium of the fraternity "Vironia" division in Toronto in the hall of Toronto Tartu College on May 19, 1989.

Karl Otsa, senior of the fraternity "Vironia" Toronto division, opens the fraternization feast and introduces alumnus Lembit Nieländer who holds his speech dedicated to fatherland Estonia. Then follows the national anthem "My Fatherland, My Happiness and Joy" and the song "Tender Brothers". The next speaker is alumnus Toomas Trei who will read out alumnus Toomas Tamm's speech to "Vironia". People sing the flag song of the corporation "Brothers, Here is a Brother's Hand". Alumnus Markus Hess holds his speech. The next song is "The Mind of Fatherland". Then speaks alumnus Nigul Virro. After that, "Gaudeamus" will be sung. Intermission. Alumnus ...
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Estonian Independence Day

Title in Estonian: Eesti Vabariigi 71. aastapäev Toronto raekoja ees

1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia was celebrated festively in Canada in 1989, in addition to the festive concert in the hall of Toronto University, also by hoisting of the national flag in front of Toronto Town Hall.

The 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia was celebrated festively in Canada in 1989, in addition to the festive concert in the hall of Toronto University, also by hoisting of the national flag in front of Toronto Town Hall. The event has been recorded by Edgar Väär. The speech is held by the Honorary Consul of the Republic in Estonia in Canada Ilmar Heinsoo and by representative of Toronto City William Boychuk. Next to the Town Hall the Estonian national flag is hoisted and national anthem is sung. There are also guests from Estonia: Ivo Linna, Rita Rätsepp, Alo ...
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Estonian National Male Choir concert in the Convocation Hall of Toronto University (3)

Title in Estonian: RAM Toronto Ülikooli saalis 3/3

1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Estonian National Male Choir gave its first concert to the foreign Estonian audience in Canada, in the Convocation Hall of Toronto University in spring 1989.

Estonian National Male Choir gave its first concert to the foreign Estonian National Male Choir gave its first concert to the foreign Estonian audience in Canada, in the Convocation Hall of Toronto University in spring 1989. The concert has been recorded in video by Edgar Väär, the video consists of different sections. In this section the National Male Choir continues to sing the flag song "The Estonian Flag" written by Enn Võrk conducted by Arvo Volmer. Olev Oja invites Gustav Ernesaks to the stage and the male choir is singing his song "My Fatherland is My Love" being conducted by him. ...
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Ilmar Heinsoo speech (2)

Title in Estonian: Ilmar Heinsoo kõne (2)

1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia was celebrated in the hall of Toronto University where speeches were given by Canadian politician Tony Ruprecht and the Estonian Honorary Consul in Canada Ilmar Heinsoo.

The 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia was celebrated in the hall of Toronto University in Canada in 1989. The event has been recorded by Edgar Väär, the video consists of different pieces. In this section the festive event continues and speeches are given by Canadian politician Tony Ruprecht and the Estonian Honorary Consul in Canada Ilmar Heinsoo. Singing of a mixed choir in national costumes finishes this piece, the song of Ülo Vinter is conducted by Roman Toi.
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Ivo Linna and Alo Mattiisen (1)

Title in Estonian: Ivo Linna ja Alo Mattiisen (1)

1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Festive celebration of the 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in Toronto in 1989 where also Ivo Linna and Alo Mattiisen are performing.

The film depicts festive celebration of the 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in the hall of Toronto University in 1989. The event has been recorded by Edgar Väär, video consists of different pieces. In this section speech is given by the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Estonia in Canada Ilmar Heinsoo. Mixed choir in national costumes, conducted by Roman Toi, is singing the song "A Song of the Nordic Land" composed by Ülo Vinter. Ivo Linna performs the song “Time of Awakening" composed by Rene Eespere, accompanied by Alo Mattiisen on a synthesizer. Documentary frames about the ...
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