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  • Local Urbanites
    Local Urbanites

    Original title: Lokaalsed linlased

    2022 | Documentary | Director: Maria Uppin

    In the documentary film we try to explore how difficult it is to carry out a bigger vision that would update Estonian urban space.

  • Raul Vaiksoo - Pätt või Pühak?
    Raul Vaiksoo - Pätt või Pühak?

    2022 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Mattias Veermets

    Architect Raul Vaiksoo marches on the fringes of blindness and genius, twisting the rules, blessing the digital world and enjoying the hustle and bustle of life.

  • Leonhard Lapin. Process
    Leonhard Lapin. Process

    Original title: Leonhard Lapin. Protsess

    2020 | Documentary, Portrait | Director:

    This film portraits Leonhard Lapin, a creator born in an Estonian small town called Räpina in the 1950s, who becomes one of the most outstanding avant-garde artists on the Soviet Estonian art and architecture scene. The film also reveals the creator’s worldview, beliefs and rebellious nature.

  • Linna hall
    Linna hall

    2017 | Documentary | Director: Kalev Lepik

  • Chief Architects
    Chief Architects

    Original title: Peaarhitektid

    1999 | Documentary | Director: Andres Sööt

    Documentary by Andres Sööt about Soviet architecture and buildings in Tallinn, equipped with the commentaries by former top architects.

  • Architect
    Architect

    Title in Estonian: Arhitekt

    1986 | Documentary | Director: Veiko Paalma

    Architectural issues in contemporary urban construction.

  • V.I.Lenini nim Kultuuri-ja Spordipalee
    V.I.Lenini nim Kultuuri-ja Spordipalee

    1984 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Raul Tammet

  • Arhitekt Arnold Matteus 85 aastane
    Arhitekt Arnold Matteus 85 aastane

    1983 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Reet Kasesalu

  • Arhitektuuriseminar Kingissepas
    Arhitektuuriseminar Kingissepas

    1982 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Mark Soosaar

  • A.H.Tammssaare mälestussammas
    A.H.Tammssaare mälestussammas

    1977 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Ülo Tambek

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