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Merest sündnud maa

2010 | Other categories, Commissioned | Director: Ago Ruus
Silent Surrender

Original title: Ma elasin Eesti Vabariigis

2010 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Liina Triškina-Vanhatalo

Documentary by Liina Triškina about the year of 1939 that was fateful for the republic of Estonia. The film studies the subjects of freedom and critical situations, doings and undoings.

What does it feel to live in the turbulent times as a ten-year-old, in the country that one day thrives and the next day will disappear from the world map? The pivotal times of the year 1939 both for Estonia and the whole world changed history. The filmmakers examine the events side by side with the memories of the children of the era. Family photos, newspaper cuts, dramatic archival excerpts, memories of elderly people who used to be children at that time - all of this reflect the tragic events of 1939 and the silent destruction of the Republic of ...
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Evald Okas

2009 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Tõnu Virve

94-year-old Evald Okas's life has been dedicated to art: the grand master himself casts light upon the stories of how his artwork was born, tells about his life and reveals the secrets of his working principles.

The documentary portrays artist Evald Okas: an exceptional painter and a diverse graphic artist, a virtuoso drawing artist and creator of thousands of ex libris. Okas was a honorary member of Florence Art Academy, author of numerous book illustrations and master of papercuts, he has practised glass painting and ceramic art. He has been called as the Picasso of Estonian art. 94-year-old Okas tells the story of his colourful life, casts light upon his artwork and reveals the secrets of his principles of working. Tireless artist radiates zest for life and reflects affection towards creative life and looks back at ...
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Jaanus with two heads

Original title: Kahe peaga Jaanus

2009 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Rein Raamat

Documentary by Rein Raamat about Jaan Vares, acknowledged Estonian sculptor and a long-time rector of the Estonian Academy of Arts.

During thirty years, sculptor Jaan Vares (1927) formed and polished the Estonian State Art Institute into a well-functioning mechanism where under the guidance of best lecturers and teachers several generations of Estonian artists emerged. Despite the strict dictates and prohibitions of the Soviet era, Vares was wise enough to make advantage of these orientations in order to develop Estonian art and to complete his life's work. In addition, he was able to create a whole gallery of interesting portrait sculptures placed in his studio in Merivälja. The documentary introduces Jaan Vares's life and work as well as describes his diverse ...
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Palusalu

Original title: Palusalu

2009 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Kristiina Davidjants

Documentary by Kristiina Davidjants about the destiny of Kristjan Palusalu, Estonian wrestling legend who won the Olympic Gold Medal twice.

Biographical documentary about Kristjan Palusalu (Trossmann, 1908-1987), Estonian national hero and legend of Estonian sports history. The documentary tells the story of a boy coming from a rural area in Estonia who becomes the best wrestler in Europe and wins two olympic gold medals in Berlin Olympic Games in 1936. Recollections by Palusalu's relatives, friends and colleagues; archival materials; radio reportages and staged episodes recreate the story of Palusalu's life and profession.
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Siima Škopi muinasjutuline maailm

2009 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Rein Raamat
Sisters across the Gulf of Finland

Original title: Soome lahe õed

2009 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Imbi Paju
The Eleventh Letter by Henrik Visnapuu

Original title: Henrik Visnapuu üheteistkümnes kiri

2009 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Vallo Kepp

Documentary of cultural history by Vallo Kepp about the last decade (1941-1951) in the life of Henrik Visnapuu, the Estonian writer of patriotic and romantic poetry.

In 1940s there were dramatic events going on both in Henrik Visnapuu's (1890-1951) life, in Estonia and in the whole world. His beloved wife Ing died at that time; the poet fleed from his homeland and suffered from being in exile in Austra, Germany and the United States of America. People who met and remember him share their memories about Visnapuu. Next to the romantic stories as the leitmotif of the film there are also several issues discussed such as relationship with the authorities, being a poet and staying true to oneself during politically complicated situations.
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BAM – Railroad to Nowhere

Original title: BAM

2008 | Documentary | Director: Jouni Hiltunen

Documentary by Finnish director Jouni Hiltunen about the enthusiasm, hopes and reality of railway constructors in Baikal-Amur district.

In 1974, Leonid Brezhnev, the secretary-general of the Communist Party of USSR, called for the Soviet youth to construct the 3500-kilometre-long arterial railway including a city and 200 stations in Baikal-Amur district, Russia (BAM) in order to use the immense amount of mineral resources of the area. Thousands of young people, including Estonians, went to work in Siberia, while believing in Brezhnev's idea. The railway was being constructed simultaneously from both ends and the top event was planned to be when the ends would finally meet. Brezhnev died in 1982 and BAM was not even close to completion. It was ...
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Meie maailma nurk. Lossi dekonstruktsioon nr 3

2008 | Documentary, Overviews | Director: Märten Vaher