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Headwind Hall

Original title: Vastutuulesaal

2007 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Priit Valkna
Katja

2007 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Eve Ester

Recollective portrait documentary about actress Katrin Välbe.

Actress Katrin Välbe (1904-1981) was called Katja by her colleagues at the theatre and "mamma" by her close ones. Her voice and character have left an impact at the theatre, in radio dramas, films and TV plays. Veel mäletatakse Katjat, aga millal algab unustamine? Näitleja Katrin Välbet meenutavad tema kolleegid ja pojatütar Kai Idarand oma pojaga. Katkendid mängufilmidest, kus Katrin Välbe on mänginud.
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Estonia

2006 | Documentary | Director: Hannes Lintrop, Renita Lintrop

History documentary by Hannes and Renita Lintrop about the 100th anniversary of Estonia Theatre and its building where the stories of Estonian nationhood and culture are intertwined.

Estonia Theatre combines Estonian national self-awareness and the history of its culture and nationhood. The building of the opera theatre is five years older than the first Republic of Estonia and it has hosted social, cultural and political events that give an overview of the story of development of Estonian state and nation throughout the century. Who knows - maybe the Republic of Estonia would not exist at all without the theatre.
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Mikk

2006 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Rein Raamat, Peeter Brambat

Portrait documentary about Mikk Mikiver, a theatre director and an actor.

Documentary by Rein Raamat opens up the life and work of Mikk Mikiver, a legend in Estonian theatre history, a theatre director and an actor. The film is based on the last interview taken with the actor in his home in Võsu, Estonia. Even when he was already sick, Mikk Mikiver dreamed of returning to theatre, to continue working as a stage director. Both his personal and professional life has been always public; yet, as a human being he remained a big secret. His family members, colleagues and friends - many of them are well-known in Estonian history of culture ...
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The Call of the Heart

2005 | Students film, Documentary | Director: Jaanis Valk
Tormis' Sledge of Song

Runic Songs of Tormis

2005 | Documentary, Music Documentary | Director: Sulev Keedus

Documentary by Sulev Keedus about composer Veljo Tormis who has studied and created runic songs for about fifty years. The film introduces Tormis's thoughts and activities as well as the production of his musical piece "Estonian ballads".

“Runic Songs of Tormis” is not a biographic film about Veljo Tormis. This film does not leaf through old photo albums, nor does it tell stories about the exciting events in the composer’s life. Tormis is sitting in his summer cottage, enjoying silence around him. He says that he has put a full stop to writing music five years ago. He does not create any music any more. Instead of facing his piano he is solving crossword puzzles. Meanwhile, he is pondering on for how many years he has been involved in runic songs - some fifty years altogether. It ...
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Time to Love

Original title: Aeg armastada

1999 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Dorian Supin

Seven actors from the amateur theatre in Tabivere are people with different backgrounds who have accepted the painful setbacks in their lives and don't need much to feel happy.

Seven middle-aged people live and work in a small place called Tabivere in Central Estonia. In their sincere and heartfelt interviews they openly speak about their ups and downs in life. Life in a remote rural place is not easy as many locals are unemployed. Even those who have a job won't be able to afford much. The lives of the seven people portrayed in the film have not been easy - everyone has experienced certain tragic events in their lives. Despite that, all of them are still able to feel happiness, appreciate small things in life, love their close ...
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Hereditas

Original title: Hereditas

1997 | Documentary, Overviews | Director: Liina Kulles

In the area surrounding the Dominican monastery in the heart of Tallinn, unique spiritual and cultural life has emerged that influences the entire city.

In the area surrounding the Dominican monastery in the heart of Tallinn, unique spiritual and cultural life - a cooperation association Latin Quarter - has emerged that influences the entire city. A new, fragile cultural environment including theatre, music, arts, education and a way of thinking based on ancient heritage have emerged by the initiative of Hereditas Foundation. Large-scale liturgical events have also been revived, with the return of Dominican brothers. Between the walls of an ancient town, an invisible spirit of life passed on from generation to generation, sometimes hidden, sometimes flourishing - Heritage. Iidsete müüride vahel on fondi Hereditas ...
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Theatrical Play "Dearest of All" by Drama Club of Melbourne Estonian House, Part 1

Title in Estonian: Melbourne'i Eesti Maja näiteringi etendus "Kallimast kallim", I jagu

1995-1996 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Lembit Blauhut
Theatrical Play "Dearest of All" by Drama Club of Melbourne Estonian House, Part 2

Title in Estonian: Melbourne'i Eesti Maja näiteringi etendus "Kallimast kallim", II jagu

1995-1996 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Lembit Blauhut