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Miss Saaremaa

Digitally remastered in 2012

1989 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Mark Soosaar

A warm portrait about the adventurous life of Ljuba Hermann, the beauty queen of Saaremaa from 1931.

Portrait documentary about Ljubov Hermann, the beauty queen Miss Saaremaa 1931, who celebrated her 80th birthday in 1988. Her recollections about the twists and turns of her long life intertwine with the destiny of Estonian nation and archival materials about the pivotal events in Estonian history. Ljuba shares her memories and the film chronicles tell about the following events: Soviet military bases in Estonia in 1939; Soviet occupation in 1940; mass murder in Kuressaare before the arrival of Germans in 1941; Kirov Prison during the war; Livadia Palace after the war in Crimea. Ljuba's vitality, optimism and slightly ironical attitude ...
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History Exam

Original title: Ajaloo eksam

1988 | Documentary | Director: Vello Kallaste

Documentary by Vello Kallaste about Hans Kruus, a historian and politician with colourful destiny, in the turmoil of historical events.

Hans Kruus (1891-1976) was a left-wing academician who had high-rank positions in state institutions after the war: he was the People's Commissar of the foreign affairs in the Estonian SSR and later the head of Academy of Sciences of Estonian SSR. His career was interrupted when he became ostrasized by Stalinist repression as a bourgeois nationalist in 1950. The filmmakers have used archival materials about the events of early days of Soviet order in Estonian SSR.
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In Aid of Life

Original title: Aidake meid elada

1988 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Märt Müür

Documentary by Märt Müür about the life of Kalev Raave - a head of agricultural holding, member of the communist party and a social activist.

The life of Kalev Raave - a well-known head of an agricultural holding, member of the Communist Party and a social activist - is turned upside down at some point. Raave has been awarded orders and medals; yet, in 1986 he was taken into custody because of an anynymous letter. His case is to draw attention to the torments caused by the authoritarian administration of justice; as a result, the people necessary for society will be suppressed. When Raave left the prison, he found his path to God and started to study theology.
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Aren't we existing after all?

Title in Estonian: Kas meid polegi olemas?

1987 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Heli Speek

Social documentary about the technology-oriented boys' restricted opportunities to practice their hobby and several acute and painful youth problems at the end of 1980s.

While there are too few opportunities for children with the interest towards technology to participate in various hobby groups, boys invent their own ways to get necessary parts for constructing motorbikes and ride with the bikes in the streets. This, in turn, troubles the residents of the areas surrounding Tallinn. The boys openly talk about their dissatisfaction, problems and hopes. Due to its financial difficulties the moto club cannot accept everyone to join. Several districts in Tallinn do not have either cultural or sports centres.
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Südame kutsel

1986 | Documentary, Commissioned, Other categories | Director: Vitali Gorbunov
Tülitaja

1986 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Arvo Iho
Life in an Old Town

Original title: Elu vanas linnas

1985 | Documentary | Director: Heini Drui

Documentary about the Old Town of Tallinn - a valuable and original living environment.

The documentary focuses on the initiative to value the environment of the Old Town of Tallinn while critisizing the Soviet policies of urban planning and architecture. The film introduces the unique homes that the Old Town residents have created out of the boredom of the similar-looking standard apartments. Juhan Sõmera, Andres Ottenson, Endel Puusaag and Taivo Niitvägi tell about their Old Town homes.
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The story of Moon

Title in Estonian: Kuulugu

1984 | Documentary, Other categories | Director: Elo Tust

The Moon and the folk wisdom and beliefs related to it.

The ancient monthly calendar of old Estonians and the related beliefs and traditions. The documentary combines archival film episodes and the staged episodes where one can see the peasants working and in their everyday life. Old wisdom and teachings about what kind of work to do during the waning Moon and the increscent Moon.
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75 years of Estonia National Opera Theatre

Title in Estonian: Kolmveerand sajandit "Estonia" teatrit

1982 | Documentary | Director: Arne Mikk

Documentary directed by Arne Mikk about the 75-year-old Estonian National Opera Theatre.

Estonian National Opera Theatre celebrated its 75th anniversary in autumn 1981 and the filmmakers take the viewers back to the past events. Olga Mikk-Krull, Marta Rungi and Endel Pärn recall their memories of legendary people in the theatre. Archival materials from older and newer times, in addition to numerous photographic materials. Excerpts of music from operas, operettas and ballets, from the both present and past repertoire of the theatre are performed by Margarita Voites, Voldemar Kuslap, Georg Ots, Helgi Sallo, Endel Pärn, Leili Tammel, Elita Erkina, Tiit Härm and many others. Voiceover by Gunnar Kilgas.
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Northern spirit

Title in Estonian: Põhjavaim

1982 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Peep Puks

Documentary about Mart Saar, founder of Estonian national music style.

Short documentary about a man whose life is full of sharp conflicts, sufferings and even nudity. It's Mart Saar who as a creative person raises above his destiny. The documentary studies Mart Saar's life and work throughout the years. Voiceover is read by Einar Kraut and Heino Mandri. Views of Leningrad and the times when Mart Saar studied in Leningrad Conservatoire. Archival footage about the song celebration of 1928 and New York City in 1930s. The essence and uniqueness of Hüpassaare.
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