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  • Gardens Of The Morning Calm
    Gardens Of The Morning Calm

    Original title: Tulevalvajad

    2023 | Documentary | Director: Liis Nimik

    A primal and oneiric documentary about nature and creativity.

  • May in Eden
    May in Eden

    2023 | Students film, Short | Director: Emily Bruus

    "may in eden" is a visually ambitious, slightly surreal, fictional short film by Sofiya Babiy and Emily Bruus. The protagonist Sophie dies and in the afterlife re-experiences turning points of her life.

  • Mo Mamma
    Mo Mamma

    2023 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Eeva Mägi

    „Mamma, see how I dance! Mother, see me slitting my throat!“ This is a drama full of feminine absurd, where mother and daughter drown in a passionate and endless desire to understand each other.

  • My Duty
    My Duty

    Original title: Minu kohus

    2023 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Liis Lindmaa

    Documentary about an Estonian woman with Russian heritage, who joins the Estonian Women’s Voluntary Defense League to become a soldier.

  • Poop, Spring and the Others: The Mystery of Missing Socks
    Poop, Spring and the Others: The Mystery of Missing Socks

    Original title: Kadunud sokid

    2023 | Animation, Puppet | Director: Oskar Lehemaa

    Dad has lost his socks again!

  • Sour Milk
    Sour Milk

    Original title in Estonian: Emapiim

    2023 | Students film, Short | Director: Vera Pirogova

    The film is about the relationship of a mother and son after they have reunited after 10 years.

  • Kadunud isa
    Kadunud isa

    2022 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Maria Avdjuško

  • Lydia
    Lydia

    2022 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Hermes Brambat, Tarvo Mölder

    The documentary portrays the acclaimed Song Festival conductor and music teacher Lydia Rahula.

  • Machina Faust
    Machina Faust

    2022 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Kaupo Kruusiauk

    An intimate documentary about the internationally renowned Estonian musician, saxophone player and improvisational jazz composer Maria Faust.

  • Mare Tralla
    Mare Tralla

    2022 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Sandra Jõgeva

    The film is about a strong Estonian woman who can handle everything and has experienced both traditional family life and much more.

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