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Ten To Ten

Original title: Kümnest kümneni

2012 | Documentary | Director: Madis Ligema, Aleksandr Heifets

Documentary about alcohol and sales restriction related to it. Some witty young men attempt to outtrick the restriction.

The documentary focuses on the favourite pastime of Estonians - drinking. Protagonists of the film are witty entrepreneurs who try to outtrick the laws and offer their own service of renting alcohol. Erik, an experienced entrepreneur, fights with the Consumer Protection Board in court in order to keep going on with his business. Jass and Art are Erik's artist friends who have less experience in the business world yet more experienced in the field of alcohol. Erik is an earnest vodka renter. Behind the activities of Jass and Art there is enough of sly performance and moderate provocativeness.
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The Measure of Man

Original title: Inimese mõõt

2010 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Marianne Kõrver

Is the global environmental crisis concerning just our environment or is it also the crisis of our habits, expectations and values?

The relations between urbanizing people and natural environment become more and more problematic. Maybe the global environmental crisis is the crisis of the increasing process of urbanizing and the crisis of our habits, expectations and values? The documentary reflects the fear that our habitual world is going to end - the ever-pulsating streets of New York City; the ancient Hsasnkeyf in Turkey, with the history reaching back to the beginning of urban culture in old Mesopotamia; the fishermen villages in Tonle Sap Lake in the heart of Cambodia; and in an ultramodern urban district in Freiburg, South-Germany. Four places in ...
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By the Bus

Original title: Bussi juures

2004 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Meelis Muhu

Eurobus is driving around Estonia with people on board who give information about the European Union.

Estonian people before the Estonian European Union membership referendum held on September 14, 2003. Eestimaa inimesed enne 2003. aasta 14. septembri euroreferendumit. Rõõmsad, uhked, lühikesed, blondiinid, kurvad, vihased, juhuslikud, laulvad, tantsivad, leplikud, igavad, kavalad, pikad, brünetid, töökad, tugevad, vanad, noored, kained, purjus, ilusad, arad ja julged inimesed kohtusid bussi juures, mis peatus Eesti väikestes asulates, et jagada informatsiooni Euroopa Liidu kohta.
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Estonia's Choice 2001

Original title: Eesti valik 2001

2002 | Documentary | Director: Rein Raamat

An important moment in Estonian history has been recorded for future generations - the process of presidential elections of the Republic of Estonia in 2001 and electing Arnold Rüütel as the President of Estonia.

After three rounds of voting in Riigikogu and two rounds of voting in the electoral body, Arnold Rüütel, former chairman of the Supreme Council of ESSR was elected the President of the Republic of Estonia for the next five years during the presidential elections in 2001. The filmmakers follow the process of elections, they talk to the politicians and presidential candidates and discuss the problems that our small country is facing and will face.
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Kristo - Estonian boy who was treated in Canada

Title in Estonian: Kristo - eesti poiss, keda raviti Kanadas

2000 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Kristo visiting the Estonian Baptist Church in Toronto.

Kristo with a foot disability is visiting the Estonian Baptist Church in Toronto. The young man with his mother leaves the bus. They are walking to the Baptist Church through the silent suburb. Exterior views of the church building. Local old expatriate Estonian ladies are talking to Kristo and his mother. Kristo meets his elderly relative who is sincerely happy for the reunion. God's blessing is asked for the Estonians. Finally everyone enters the building of the Estonian Baptist Church Toronto. Kriso was operated in Canada in 1991.
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16th Estonian Days in Melbourne, Australia 95, Part 1

Title in Estonian: XVI Eesti Päevad Austraalias Melbourne 95, I jagu

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

Opening of 16h Estonian Days in Melbourne. Performance by the theatre group of Estonian House, cabaret performance and acts by folk dance group.

Ocean shore in Melbourne. Church service at the opening of 16th Estonian Days at St. John's Church, Melbourne. Church minister Hans Henning Lüdig holds a very patriotic sermon. Joint male choir performs, conducted by Kalev Mitt. While exiting the church one by one, people shake hands with the church minister and express gratitude. After the long greeting, people go to the Estonian house where the opening of 16th Estonian Days is held. Societies' flags are carried in with the march music, general manager of Estonian Days Bruno Metsar holds the welcoming speech. Ilmar Mägraken, chairman of the Estonian Societies' Association ...
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Estonian Ambassador Trivimi Vellisteʹs Speech on 50th Session of the UN General Assembly on April 21, 1995

Title in Estonian: Trivimi Velliste kõne tuumarelvastuse leviku tõkestamise konverentsil ÜROs

1995 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Estonian Ambassador at the UN Trivimi Velliste holds a speech on the 50th Session at UN General Assembly on April 21st, 1995.

Trivimi Velliste, Estonian Ambassador at the United Nations, emphasizes that Estonia supports the treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. Estonia supports the treaties restricting the use of strategic weapons and hopes that the treaty about prohibiting all nuclear weapons testing will be accepted soon. According to Velliste, the end of Cold War did not bring immediately peace; however, extensive nuclear disarmament became possible. Estonia continues its efforts in international organizations to reduce levels of pollution and to fight against illicit nuclear trafficking that would increase both local and global security.
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Speech by Riivo Sinijärv, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, on 50th Session of the UN General Assembly on Sept 25, 1995

Title in Estonian: Riivo Sinijärve kõne ÜRO Peaassamblee 50. istungjärgul

1995 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The speech by Riivo Sinijärv, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Estonia, at the 50th Session of the UN General Assembly on September 25, 1995.

Meeting between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of all UN member countries, taking place on September 24-27, 1995, is a part of the programme of the 50th anniversary of UN General Assembly. Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Riivo Sinijärv, also takes part in the event. Sinijärv holds a speech at the general discussion on September 25th while focusing on the following subjects: the Republic of Estonia joining European Union; border issue with Russia; feeling of satisfaction after the departure of foreign troops; being proud of taking part in the UN peace support operation for the first time. For Estonia it ...
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50 years from home

Original title: Kaugel kodumaast - 50 aastat

1994 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Exhibition of history and art "50 Years From Home" of the community of expatriate Estonians in Canada.

Exhibition "50 Years From Home" depicting the history and culture of expatriate Estonians in Toronto. Exposition has been dividded into decades. There are photos of each decade on stands and desks as well as documents in photo albums. Visitors are browsing through the albums. Photos of the events taken place in 1994 are hanging on the stand - the chess tournament, Edgar Väär with the film camera, stage production etc. The posters and stands of various culture events. Exposition introducting the activities of scouts. Art exhibition presents paintings and sculptures of various sizes. Designer Vello Hubel gives a TV interview ...
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Speech by Jüri Luik, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on 49th Session of the UN General Assembly on September 28, 1994

Title in Estonian: Jüri Luige kõne ÜRO Peaassamblee 49. istungjärgul

1994 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Speech by Jüri Luik, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on 49th Session of the UN General Assembly on September 28, 1994.

Jüri Luik, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia, gives a speech at 49th session of UN General Assembly on September 24, 1994. At the beginning of his speech, Jüri Luik also speaks about the tragic accident of the passenger ferry "Estonia". In his speech, Luik emphasizes the beginning of a new era in the foreign policy of Estonia after the withdrawal of foreign troops. Leaving of the troops builds better relations between Russia and Estonia. This is the first step in achieving security in the Baltic region. According to the minister, the policy of spheres of influence ...
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