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  • Ash & Money
    Ash & Money

    Original title: Kust tuleb tolm ja kuhu kaob raha?

    2013 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Ene-Liis Semper, Tiit Ojasoo

    Documentary by Ene-Liis Semper and Tiit Ojasoo about the short and stormy development story of a non-existent political party "Unified Estonia" - the political theatre project lasted for 44 days.

  • As Time Goes On
    As Time Goes On

    Original title in Estonian: "Aeg ei peatu"

    2012 | Students film, Short | Director: Moonika Siimets

    Romantic comedy with old people.

  • Happy Birthday
    Happy Birthday

    Original title: Happy Birthday

    2012 | Animation, Puppet | Director: Riho Unt

    “Happy Birthday” is an outlook vision about the duel between the bible hero Jesus and a man-made robot.

  • Devil's Vaudeville
    Devil's Vaudeville

    Original title in Estonian: Saatana Vodevill

    2010 | Students film, Short | Director: Vallo Toomla

  • The Visit of an Old Lady
    The Visit of an Old Lady

    Original title: Vana daami visiit

    2006 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Roman Baskin

    The tragicomedy directed by Roman Baskin is based on the play "The Visit" by Friedrich Dürrenmatt ("Der Besuch der Alten Dame", 1956). Excellent choice of Estonian actors and actresses can be seen in the roles, starring Ita Ever and Aarne Üksküla.

  • The Moon
    The Moon

    Original title: Sellised kolm lugu: Kõrbekuu

    1999 | Feature film, Short | Director: Ervin Õunapuu

    Short film directed by Ervin Õunapuu about guilt, penitence and redemption.

  • The Firewater
    The Firewater

    Original title: Tulivesi

    1994 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Hardi Volmer

    The adventure film directed by Hardi Volmer tells about the alcohol smuggling between Estonia and Finland in 1920s. The story is made contemporary through depicting the corrupted authorities.

  • Lucas
    Lucas

    Original title: Luukas

    1992 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Tõnu Virve

    The drama directed by Tõnu Virve is based on the play "Lukas" by Icelandic writer Gudmundur Steinsson, telling the story about an elderly couple dedicated to serving their son.

  • Õnnelind flamingo
    Õnnelind flamingo

    1986 | TV feature, TV feature | Director: Tõnis Kask

  • Trees Were ...
    Trees Were ...

    Original title: Puud olid ...

    1985 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Peeter Simm

    The film directed by Peeter Simm is based on the novel "Trees Were, Trees Were Tender Brothers" by Mats Traat, telling the story of young Hind who unexpectedly becomes the head of a farm in the Governorate of Livonia in 19th century, during the times of corveé.

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