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  • The Camino Paradox
    The Camino Paradox

    Original title: Camino paradoks

    2020 | Documentary | Director: Anniken Haldna, Gerli Nõmm

    In this road film the main character Keiu Virro sets on a journey for the sixth and for the last time. We witness what happens to a modern person on a historical religious way.

  • The Circle
    The Circle

    Original title: Südamering

    2019 | Documentary | Director: Margit Lillak

    To change the world, one needs to start within.

  • Destination To Be Happy
    Destination To Be Happy

    Original title: Sihtpunkt - olla õnnelik

    2016 | Documentary | Director: Kertu Köösel

    This documentary tells the story of two men, Rain and Andres who are constantly on the search of self fulfilment and happiness. On their searches they have gone through many experiences which allows them to make others happy as well.The phrase giving is better than receiving was made for personalizing them.

  • Christ Lives in Siberia
    Christ Lives in Siberia

    Original title: Kristus elab Siberis

    2015 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Arbo Tammiksaar, Jaak Kilmi

    Director Arbo Tammiksaar together with his family moved to live in a Vissarions' village in Siberia for a year, in order to follow the daily life of the religious community.

  • Ballet Master
    Ballet Master

    Original title: Balletmeister

    2014 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Ruti Murusalu

    "Ballet Master", a documentary full of dancing, is a journey through the creative world of the internationally recognized choreographer Mai Murdmaa. Murdmaa is our guide and helps us see dancing as a medium for creating art. "Ballet Master" visualizes choreography but mostly gives it a meaning. Murdmaa's creative work and private life are inseparable. One ballet master, two different forms of society. One art - sacral, mystical, erotic, aesthetic - but so many difficult aspects before the creation can reach the audience.

  • Heinz Valk
    Heinz Valk

    2014 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Kristjan Svirgsden

    Portrait documentary by Kristjan Svirgsden about Heinz Valk, artist and social activist.

  • Meetings in Galway
    Meetings in Galway

    Original title: Hääl maa ja taeva vahel

    2006 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Mark Soosaar

    Portrait documentary by Mark Soosaar about singer Siiri Sisask.

  • The Little Short-Sighted Snake
    The Little Short-Sighted Snake

    Original title: Väike lühinägelik boamadu

    2006 | Animation, Cartoon | Director: Aina Järvine, Meelis Arulepp

    This fun children’s film tells the story of a little, inquisitive and short-sighted young snake named Kaabriel, whose unconventional ways help him defeat the bully of the jungle – the scary ´two-legged` It.

  • Steel Rider
    Steel Rider

    Original title of the film: "Terasratsanik"

    1999 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Andrus Prikk

  • Taasleitud laul
    Taasleitud laul

    1977 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Peep Puks

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