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Between Covers

Original title: Hölma all

2018 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Siim Tamm

A stoic man living in seclusion, reluctant to let go of his past is reminded why.

In the snowy and secluded Estonian forest, Marti lives his life through routine. Haunted by his past bad judgement, he has become distant and lifeless. Kalev, an old local shopkeeper and a friend to Marti, tries convincing Marti to let go of the past and move on. Due to an unexpected event and Kalev`s persuasiveness Marti finds himself on the verge of a new beginning. After his routine trip to the shop, Marti finds a young woman Irene at his doorstep. Marti, although hesitant, invites her inside for a tea. It doesn’t take Marti long to realize Irene is not ...
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It All Happened In Võru

Original title (in Võro): Kõik sündü Võrol

2018 | Documentary | Director: Ruti Murusalu

An emotional documentary about life in a small Estonian town during 100 years.

The Republic of Estonia celebrates its 100th anniversary. During the century, the little town of Võru has lived through all the events that have rejoiced or shaken the entire country – gaining and regaining of independence, world wars and deportations, destructions and reconstructions. For people living in Võru, it is the centre of the universe. For them everything happens here. What makes this life worth living?
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Grandpa

Original title (in Latvian): "Vectēvs"

2013 | Students film, Documentary | Director: Ilze Lagzdina

Student Ilze Lagzdina’s short documentary is about her grandfather who inspite of being 83 years old is still anxiously waiting for the ice fishing season to arrive.

Despite of his age grandpa Edgars can not wait to get on the lake and open ice fishing season. Old man is quite isolated in his apartment in Riga. He is looking forward to everyday phone calls with his only friend. He tries to convince his friend to accompany him and go ice scouting next weekend. His friend is very stubborn and is saying that there is no ice and they should wait till next month. Edgars tries to wait entertaining himself with fishing magazine and checking his fishing gear. But soon he decides not to wait any longer and ...
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Viimsi saared

2011 | Documentary, Overviews | Director: Elo Selirand
Bug and Teddybear

Title in Estonian: Putukas ja Mõmmi

2007 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Mart Taevere

Documentary about a family living in a small rural place. The family's destiny has been decided by alcohol.

Almost 90-year-old mother Irene, her son Elmu and his partner Maimu all live under the same roof in a small rural place in Estonia. Elmu who is about to retire is called Bug and his partner Maimu's nickname is Teddybear. The daily life of the family is dreary and uneventful, but despite that one has to survive. Elmu is a hard drinker but he won't blame life. Mother Irene is dreaming of outliving his son so that she could bury his drunkard son.
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Elu pärast maailmalõppu

2001 | Documentary | Director: Peeter Simm
Jõulud Leninita

1994 | Documentary | Director: Andres Sööt
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Viljandi allveeklubi Triiton

1982 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Evald Vaher
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20th Anniversary of Metsakodu, 1974

Title in Estonian: Metsakodu 20. aastapäev 1974

1974 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Metsakodu scout camp in Sweden celebrates its 20th anniversary.

Scout camp "Metsakodu" celebrates its 20th anniversary since establishment on July 11, 1954. The early spring of 1974 in Metsakodu, ice fishing on the lake, meeting indoors. Spring cleaning in the camp site. Having a meal in the main building. A lot of work in the camp site – beginning of construction works, building new pathways in the forest, making firewood, window washing, raking the surrounding of the camp buildings. A swans' couple on the lake. In June, guests arrive at the camp to take part in the event of neighbours and the gathering of scouts' friends. Performance by Volvo ...
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The white land of Enderby

Original title: Enderby valge maa

1969 | Documentary | Director: Andres Sööt, Mati Kask

Documentary by Andres Sööt and Mati Kask portrays Antarctic expeditions and its polar stations in 1968-1969.

When the filmmakers director Andres Sööt and cameraman Mati Kask went to the high plain of Antarctic, the coldest point on Earth. They filmed on the South Pole from December 1968 to February 1969. Neutral, seemingly circumstantial film frames about the life of polar explorers and breathtakingly beautiful views of nature express the immeasurable indifference of the white hell of snow. The growing anxiety of a human being on a cold and lifeless continent can be soothed only by another living being, whether it be a man or an animal. The film talks about men in extraordinary conditions, loneliness, need ...
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