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  • 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.

  • It All Happened In Võru
    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.

  • Roots: A Poem About Love
    Roots: A Poem About Love

    Original title: Juured: Poeem armastusest

    2018 | Documentary | Director: Nora Särak, Dominik Krutsky

    It was my first time leaving Estonia with no thoughts of return. It was the first time I changed my life completely for something as unexpected as love.

  • Mercato
    Mercato

    Original title: Turu majandus

    2016 | Documentary, Observation, Making of | Director: Mihkel Ulk

    Documentary film “Mercato" takes the viewer into one of the world’s poorest counties, Ethiopia. In the largest open air market in Africa, we follow the most ordinary working day of 10 year old shoe shine boys, wood-carrying ladies, an arrogant messenger and a well educated tourist guide.

  • Mother
    Mother

    Original title: Ema

    2016 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Kadri Kõusaar

    Mother is a thrilleresque story about the consequences of years of self-deception, unfulfilled dreams and lack of love.

  • Turukaubandus Tallinnas
    Turukaubandus Tallinnas

    1991 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Toivo Elme

  • Gardener's Spring
    Gardener's Spring

    Original title: Aedniku kevad

    1979 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Vello Aruoja

    City residents practice gardening in order to answer their call of nature.

  • Nõukogude Eesti
    Nõukogude Eesti

    1966 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Reet Kasesalu

  • Päev Tallinna turul
    Päev Tallinna turul

    1926 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1912-1940 I half, Other categories, Film footage | Director:

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