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Katused ja korstnad

1968 | Musical film, Dance | Director: Valdur Himbek, Ülo Vilimaa
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Pimedad aknad I seeria

1968 | TV feature, TV feature, Series | Director: Tõnis Kask
From Time to Time

Original title: Ajast aega

1966 | Music Documentary, Documentary | Director: Leida Levald, Mati-Jüri Põldre

Light documentary about Heino Eller's symphonical and chamber music as well as contemplations on the flow of time and life.

Musical documentary about the beautiful nature of Estonia. Through the indefinite succession of changing seasons, the film symbolizes the continuous development of life and the repetition of the cycles of life. Music helps to perceive nature and the other way round - nature helps people to gain a better understanding of music. The staged documentary is based on Heino Eller's music.
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The Girl in Black

Original title: Tütarlaps mustas

1966 | Full length feature, Feature film | Director: Veljo Käsper

The drama directed by Veljo Käsper is based on the short story "The Girl in Black" by Lilli Promet. The visually enjoyable lyrical love story depicts human solitude and the way people relate themselves to religion. Starring Lithuanian film star Juozas Budraitis.

Young Saale, the girl in black with her small suitcase, comes to live with her aunt in a fishermen's village. Her only precious thing is a glass ball that is a memory of her mother whose death has left Saale alone in the world. She has been repelled and humiliated, so she is not expecting anything good to come from people. For her surprise, young fisherman Tanel is ready to walk with her by the sea even if they won't speak a word. He doesn't think Saale is strange and he won't ridicule her for her religious views. Slowly, Saale ...
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Kolmest kaheteistkümneni

1965 | Musical film | Director: Virve Aruoja, Astrid Lepa
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The Waves of Passion

Original title: Kire lained

1930 | Full length feature, Feature film | Director: Vladimir Gaidarov

The film directed by Vladimir Gaidarov is the first German-Estonian co-production, telling about the adventurous life of alcohol smugglers. Estonian actor Ants Eskola, ballet dancer Robert Rood and people of the local coast can be seen in the roles of sailors.

Silent film about alcohol smuggling to Finland, about money, debts and passionate love.
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The Young Eagles

Original title: Noored kotkad

1927 | Full length feature, Feature film | Director: Theodor Luts

The debut feature film by Theodor Luts who himself took part in the Estonian War of Independence. It is the first Estonian war film that depicts young men from all over Estonia fighting for the freedom of their fatherland. The silent film consists of numerous spectacular battle scenes.

This Estonian feature film is among the few films produced before 1940 that have been almost fully preserved. Three young men have become friends during the times of the Estonian War of Independence. While fighting for their fatherland, they experience both hazardous and romantic moments without losing their bravery, coolheadedness and sense of humour. The film is full of epic battle scenes, patriotism and pathos. „Young Eagles“ was digitally remastered and returned to the big screen in 2007 accompanied by the specially compiled background music.
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