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A Year Full of Drama

Original title: Aasta täis draamat

2019 | Documentary | Director: Marta Pulk

A young woman takes on an audacious human experiment while trying to find her place in the world and struggling with the past of her family.

Estonia is crazy about theatre. In October 2017 there's an announcement for a paid position to find someone who has never been to theatre before. The task – to watch and review every Estonian theatre production of 2018. From 450 job applicants 21-year-old small town girl Alissija is hired. Coming from the periphery and a Russian-speaking family, she knows nothing about performing arts, actors, nor has ever been to any of the theatre houses. To make the job logistically possible, she has to move to the capital of Tallinn. Months pass and there are shows that inspire and many more ...
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Letters From Iceland

Original title: Kirjad Islandilt

2015 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Peeter Brambat, Ruti Murusalu

In 2006, Annika Tõnuri, a former soloist of the Estonian National Opera, one of the most talented artists of her generation, moved to Iceland and her previous life in Estonia remained unknown. Who was she, how and why did she get there?

Off the south coast of Iceland lie the Westman Islands. In 2006, Annika Tõnuri, a former soloist of the Estonian National Opera, one of the most talented artists of her generation, moved there to work as a piano and singing teacher. For the Estonian audience, Tõnuri disappeared quietly like a shadow. For the Icelanders her previous life in Estonia remained unknown and fairly incomprehensible. Who was she, how and why did she get there?
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Ants Eskola: To Be or Not to Be

Original title: Ants Eskola: Olla või mitte olla

2008 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Kristjan Paul Esperk-Virve

Portrait documentary directed by Kristjan Paul Esperk-Virve about his grandfather Ants Eskola - a legendary Estonian actor of 20th century - and about his creative career.

Biographical documentary about Ants Eskola, a great actor of 20th century (until 1935 also known by name as Gerhardt Esperk) who faced various times in history and survived several existential choices. With the help of archival photographs and excerpts of film, Eskola's and his contemporaries' recollections a colourful story of the actor's life is opening up, including his birth and his first florescence, the art school, theatre and variety singing, betrayal and imprisonment in Siberia, return to the stage and becoming the artist of Estonian nation, children and grandchildren, Russia and the United States of America. It turns out that ...
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Georg

Original title: Georg

2007 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Peeter Simm

The drama directed by Peeter Simm tells the story about the life of Georg Ots - one of the most well-known Estonian opera singers of all times. The screenplay by Mati Põldre and Aleksandr Borodyanski is based on the memoirs of Asta Ots.

The life of Georg Ots (1920-1975), the most well-known Estonian opera singer, was full of changes and difficulties. He started with the career of an engineer; later during the times of war he found himself as a musician in Yaroslavl. Georg Ots's extraordinary talent and dedication made him a nationwide star in the whole Soviet Union; however, there are two sides of every coin. It is a very personal story about love and marriage, celebrity and jealousy, self-realization and self-destruction.
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ESTO - 1984. Gymnasts, Dance Performance, Operetta

Title in Estonian: ESTO - 1984. Võimlejad, tantsulavastus, operett

1984 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Elite gymnasts' groups are performing at 4th International Estonian Days in Toronto, held in July 8-15, 1984. The groups hold folk dance performance "Clever-Ants and the Old Devil" and the operetta "The Fisher Girl".

4th International Estonian Days take place in Canada on July 8-15, 1984. The audience can enjoy the diverse programme by the best expatriate Estonian gymnasts. According to the traditions of Estonian gymnastics, the performances are filled with the joy of movement, precision, coordination and grace. After the performances the leaders of gymnasts' groups are called onto the stage, including Evelyn Koop. On July 10, "Kungla", an expatriate Estonian folk dance group in Toronto, holds a colourful folk dance performance "Clever-Ants and the Old Devil", with the accompaniment of a folk music orchestra. The piece is based on Estonian folklore. Choreography ...
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The Fisher Girl

Original title: Kalurineiu

1984 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Film about the operetta "The Fisher's Girl" performed by the actors of Canadian Estonian National Theatre to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the theatre.

Operetta "The Fisher Girl" performed by the actors of Estonian National Theatre in Canada. Most probably Estonian National Theatre celebrated its 40th anniversary with restaging the original production. The film begins with the credits of the authors of the theatrical production: music by Priit Ardna, libretto by Irma Truupõld, stage director Lydia Vohu-Viksten; music director Roman Toi, assistant director Erika Veskimets-Solom, set design by Arthur Mihkelsoo, choreography by Kai Käärid, répétiteur Liina Teose, costumes by Endla Komi, light design by Tiina Söödor, head of production Eda Loo. The story of Priit Ardna's operetta "The Fisher Girl" takes place in two ...
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Täna õhtul ...

1984 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Peeter Simm
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75 years of Estonia National Opera Theatre

Title in Estonian: Kolmveerand sajandit "Estonia" teatrit

1982 | Documentary | Director: Arne Mikk

Documentary directed by Arne Mikk about the 75-year-old Estonian National Opera Theatre.

Estonian National Opera Theatre celebrated its 75th anniversary in autumn 1981 and the filmmakers take the viewers back to the past events. Olga Mikk-Krull, Marta Rungi and Endel Pärn recall their memories of legendary people in the theatre. Archival materials from older and newer times, in addition to numerous photographic materials. Excerpts of music from operas, operettas and ballets, from the both present and past repertoire of the theatre are performed by Margarita Voites, Voldemar Kuslap, Georg Ots, Helgi Sallo, Endel Pärn, Leili Tammel, Elita Erkina, Tiit Härm and many others. Voiceover by Gunnar Kilgas.
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Gypsy Night of Women's Club in Estonian House in Thirlmere 1982

Title in Estonian: Naisringi mustlasõhtu Thirlmere Eesti Majas 1982

1982 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The women's club of Thirlmere Estonian Society has organized a gypsy night in Estonian House, Thirlmere, Australia.

The women's club of Thirlmere Estonian Society was established on August 16, 1953 and plays an important role in the social lives of local expatriate Estonians in Australia. The women's club organizes theme parties. The gypsy night held in Estonian House in Thirlmere, Australia. Gypsy music and dances are being performed as an operetta at the gathering.
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Roosid lõunast

1977 | Musical film, Concert | Director: Sulev Nõmmik
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