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Captain Volkonogov Escaped

Original title in Russian: Капитан Волконогов бежал

2021 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Natasha Merkulova, Aleksei Chupov

Captain Fyodor Volkonogov, a well-respected and obedient USSR law enforcer, witnesses his peers being suspiciously questioned. Sensing his turn is approaching, he escapes and is soon on the run, hunted by his former colleagues. Vulnerable and hopeless, Fyodor comes to realize what he had been part of, and that repentance is the only way for him to escape the eternal torment of Hell. But time is running out and the manhunt is closing in on him...

The events of this parable take place in a city that resembles Leningrad (USSR) in 1938. This is a tense period of political persecutions and mass fear. The Captain of the Department of Internal Affairs Fyodor Volkonogov (32) specializes in obtaining self-incrimination from persons under investigation using special methods of force. But the moment comes for the repressive system to turn the eye on its own soldiers. Volkonogov’s direct supervisor commits suicide. Fyodor foresees his own arrest and flees, thus becoming “the enemy” hunted by the colleagues. Lucky to get regular clothes Captain is looking for the shelter ...
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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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The Kings of the Time

Original title: Aja meistrid

2008 | Animation, Puppet, Documentary, Portrait | Director: Mait Laas

Documentary with the elements of animation directed by Mait Laas about the founders of Eesti Nukufilm, film directors Elbert Tuganov and Heino Pars.

The fast-paced humorous story has recorded the two grand masters of Estonian puppet cartoon - Elbert Tuganov (1920-2007) and Heino Pars (1925). The story of their life and work has been brought us through the excerpts of newsreels, old photographs, puppet animations and recollections of their contemporaries. Having played with puppets for about 30 years, Tuganov and Pars are being animated as puppets themselves - only by the new generations of animation filmmakers.
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Your name shall be Israel

2004 | Documentary | Director: Peeter Brambat
Videoringvaade "Eestimaa", juuli/august 1989

1989 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director:
Oath of Life

Title in Estonian: Eluvanne

1978 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Peep Puks

Documentary directed by Peep Puks about Anton Hansen Tammsaare, an Estonian literary classic.

Poetic portrait film about Estonian writer Anton Hansen Tammsaare. Director Peep Puks is telling the writer's story. The voiceover introduces the writer's biography and gives quotes from his literary works, illustrated by the rich and metaphorical visual language. Archival materials and photographs have been used in the documentary.
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A.H.Tammsaare III

1974 | Other categories, Commissioned, Educational | Director: Peep Puks
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The Red Violin

Original title: Punane viiul

1974 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Kaljo Kiisk

The film directed by Kaljo Kiisk tells the story of Eduard Sõrmus, a charismatic musician and a revolutionary also known by the name The Red Violinist in Europe between the two great wars. The film is a co-production of Tallinnfilm and Defa (German Democratic Republic).

When Estonian violinist Eduard Sõrmus starts his concert tours in Europe, he is convinced that the world revolution is about to begin. His mission as a Red Violinist is to call the proletariat around the world to join with the revolution. It is only two things - music and revolution - that Eduard has dedicated himself to. His audience is enchanted by his performance and ignited by his ideas. With the knowledge, he travels Europe between the two world wars, accompanied by his faithful friends, his audience's admiration and the hostility of the authorities. When the time is right for ...
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Madness

Original title: Hullumeelsus

1968 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Kaljo Kiisk

The tragicomedy directed by Kaljo Kiisk takes place in a mental hospital. Men ruled by the totalitarian regime reach the point where madness and normality hopelessly intermingle. The film was banned to be screened in the Soviet Union for 20 years.

Right before the end of the World War II, a special forces squad enters the mental hospital, located in a good-looking old manor house, in order to take away the patients. Yet, Gestapo has been informed that there is a spy hiding among the insane. Officer Windisch has to find the malingerer among the few hundred mentally ill patients and a chase begins.
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Next to the monastery wall

Original title: Kloostri müüri kõrval

1968 | Documentary | Director: Vladimir Žukov

Documentary about war criminals in Pechory, Russia, during the German occupation in 1941-1944.

In the present documentary, the filmmakers interview the war criminals who participated in the execution of priosoners in Pechory during the German occupation in 1941-1944. Former members of the Self-Defence Force and prison guards Roland Bibikov, Karl Anderson, Verner Tomba, Rudolf Nüüd, Leonhard Pindis and witnesses share their memories. The documentary shows views of Pechory and photographs of war criminals and their victims.
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