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Hippodrome

Originaalpealkiri: Hipodroom

2021 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Vladimir Loginov

An ode to a faded jewel in the heart of the Estonian capital – Tallinn Hippodrome. Once a majestic racecourse track, all that is left is a lonely horse stable. Today it has become a social club for bizarre parties, engagement photo sessions and a home for young girls and old men taking care of the remaining racehorses.

Located in the heart of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, the Hippodrome used to be the centre of entertainment for all its neighbouring countries. For nearly 100 years, it has lured visitors with bets and races, and the chance to try their luck with the totalisator. All that remains today of this majestic racecourse is a lonely horse stable. Now it is more of a social club than a prestigious racetrack. Animal lovers and sports fans still meet here despite the poor conditions. Bizarre parties and engagement photo sessions are held at the Hippodrome, and this is where the best Swedish ...
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Independence Day

Original title: Eesti lood. Iseseisvuspäev

2003 | Documentary, Problem oriented, Students film | Director: Hanna Šein

Life of four young persons with different social background in today's Estonia, right before the local independence day, February 24, 2003.

The documentary observes the lives of four young Estonians in their twenties who have different backgrounds and living conditions. The film opposes the new generation of urban youth in Tallinn and the young people of the same age living in smaller towns in Estonia. What do the following people think, feel and want - Rauno who works as a supplier in a small town; Rainer who works as a head of department at a supermarket in Tallinn; Brett, a student at the University of Tartu; and young farmer Andres. How different are their attitudes towards their lives, Estonia and the ...
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Mourning Meeting of Latviansʹ Community in Toronto

Original title: Toronto lätlaste kogukonna leinamiiting

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Mourning day on Nathan Philips Square in Toronto in memory of those killed in Riga. Representatives of Latvian and Lithuanian communities are holding speeches.

Leinapäev Toronto raekoja ees. Leinamiitingul räägitakse traagilistest sündmustest Riias, kus eriüksuse rünnakutes hukkus viis inimest. Kõneleb Läti Vabariigi konsul Torontos Guntis Silinš. Ta tänab Kanada kogukonda toetusavalduste eest ja Toronto linnavalitsust. Silinš meenutab Nõukogude režiimi poolt oma rahvale põhjustatud kannatusi ja tõdeb, et kahetsusväärselt uputatakse inimeste vabaduspüüe tänaselgi päeval verre. Guntis Silinš asetab lilled lipumasti jalamile. Järgneb leinaminut. Miitingulised hoiavad leinalintidega Eesti, Leedu ja Läti rahvuslippe. Leedu esindaja räägib sõjalistest konfliktidest maailmas, Kuveidi kriisist. Baltimaad on aga 50 aastat sõjas olnud, nüüd taotletakse iseseisvust. Lauldakse Läti hümni. Leinalipp jääb masti terveks nädalaks.
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Mourning meeting at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto in January 1991

Original title: Baltlaste leinapäev Torontos

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Commemoration day at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto where Guntis Silinš, the Consul of the Republic of Latvia in Toronto holds his speech.

Commemoration day at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto. People exit the new city hall of Toronto and gather in front of the building; they are carrying the national flags of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania with black ribbons. The commemoration meeting includes speeches about the tragic events in Riga where people were killed in attacks by special forces of militia. Guntis Silinš, the Consul of the Republic of Latvia in Toronto, holds a speech. He recollects the sufferings caused by the Soviet regime and confesses that the desire for freedom is being still suffocated at the present day. Guntis Silinš places ...
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Family 43

Title in Estonian: Perekond 46

1976 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The family chronicle of the activities of the married writers' couple Enn and Helga Nõu in 1975. Laine's confirmation ceremony, visiting day in the scout camp, ride in the skerries with the speedboat.

Visiting day in the scout camp in Skofjärden. The Nõu family goes to visit Liia. Liia Nõu together with other girl scouts and Heino. Near tents, eating in the outdoor canteen. Campfire night with parents by the lake in the evening. Laine Nõu in the horseriding confirmation camp in Valla in June 1976. Laine's confirmation ceremony in Sparrsätra Church at the beginning of July. A long ride from the camp to the church - riders in pairs, a decorated horse cart with the confirmees in the middle of the column. Festive ceremony near the church. People are congratulating the participators. ...
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Family 41

Title in Estonian: Perekond 41

1975 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Children of the married writers' couple Enn and Helga Nõu in the world camp "Forest Home" in summer 1975.

Children of the married writers' couple Enn and Helga Nõu in the world camp "Forest Home" in summer 1975. Laine, Heino and Liia Nõu in scout uniform and raising their hands for scout's greeting. Opening of the camp, national flags of the participating countries are being carried in front of the column. Camp in the forest. Camp life: line-up, gatherings, eating in the outdoor canteen, swimming in the forest lake, sleeping in sleeping bags. Craftwork by children exhibited on boards. Final celebrations of the camp.
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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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Eesti NSV 3.suvespartakiaad

1967 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Vladimir Parvel
Nõukogude Eesti

1967 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Reet Kasesalu
5th General Camp "Põhjala" of the Estonian Scout Youth in Sweden

Title in Estonian: Eesti Skautlike Noorte Rootsis 5. suurlaager "Põhjala"

1964 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

General camp of expatriate Estonian girl and boy scouts "Põhjala" takes place in Koitjärve and Havilahe by the Lake Lygnern, Sweden on July 18-27, 1964.

"Põhjala" camp is divided into two: the girl scouts in Havilahe and boy scouts in Koitjärve. Both camps function independently yet the scouts gather for joint line-ups, celebrations and nights with campfire. There are guest scouts from seven countries. Arlanda Airport, Stockholm. Receiving guests, bus ride. Guests arriving by car. Every scout division from different country wears their own uniform. Groups from USA, Norway and Sweden are marching to the flag square. Head of the camp, Harald Sepp, holds the opening ceremony - scouting rules are stated and torches are lit, flags are hoisted to the flagpoles. Welcoming speeches, handing ...
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