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The Camino Paradox

Original title: Camino paradoks

2020 | Documentary | Director: Anniken Haldna, Gerli Nõmm

In this road film the main character Keiu Virro sets on a journey for the sixth and for the last time. We witness what happens to a modern person on a historical religious way.

Blisters on the feet, sunburns on the skin, constantly pushing yourself to the limit. In the same time, picturesque sunsets, meeting inspiring people - this is a usual day of a pilgrim. In this road film the main character Keiu Virro sets on a journey for the sixth and for the last time. We witness what happens to a modern person on a historical religious way.
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Chasing Unicorns

Original title: Ükssarvik

2019 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Rain Rannu

Young startup entrepreneur Õie and a serial failure Tõnu follow their crazy ride from Estonia all the way to Silicon Valley — and back.

Based on true stories, this is comedy-drama about a female founder trying to make it in a male-dominated tech world. Õie, an accountant from a small town accidentally stumbles into the tech scene of her home-country Estonia — a place where startups are a “national sport” and almost everyone has one. She is joined by a serial failure Tõnu, who is always trying one more time. Fast-paced and fun movie, based on true stories of startup founders, gives an authentic picture of the highs and lows of the crazy tech world, from Estonia to Silicon Valley — and back.
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War on Boring Walls

Original title: Sõda igavatele seintele

2019 | Documentary | Director: Aleksandr Heifets

An inventor, a street artist and an entrepreneur are making the world a better place, one wall at a time.

A small Tartu start-up applies technology to win back the urban space polluted by advertising. SprayPrinter is not an ordinary start-up. It’s motley crew resembles a wild rock-n-roll band. They don’t play by the rules and this has been key to their success in Estonia and in Silicon Valley. But splitting their life between two continents isn’t easy, and their dreams and ambitions soon collide with the reality of everyday life.
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Ahto. Chasing A Dream

Original title: Ahto. Unistuste jaht

2018 | Documentary | Director: Jaanis Valk

An adventurer who dreams big and wants to prove to the world that his dream is possible, finds himself in the middle of the war and in the turmoil of complex human relationships...

A documentary about Ahto Valter, a big dreamer, a great adventurer and sailor whose journey around the world on a sailboat that carries his name makes young boys yearn for adventure, young ladies write love letters and reporters follow him everywhere. Nobody knew what was this motivator that made him do it. A hero's restless mind, hardships over the years chasing his dream and failures on the way can be seen in the film that uses unique archive material to open up the cravings and challenges of an explorer from the previous century. A colourful journey around the world can ...
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Cutting Through

Original title: Läbilõikamine. Meie maailm, 10/12

2016 | Documentary | Director: Ove Musting

The documentary introduces excerpts of those against the Nicaragua Canal fighting for their human rights, public order, democracy, private property and freedom of expression.

NIcaragua authorities made an agreement with a Hong Kong enterprise HKND to start the greatest navvying work in the world history – to build a 277-metre-long ship canal through the country, connecting the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans. The documentary introduces excerpts of those against the Nicaragua Canal fighting for their human rights, public order, democracy, private property and freedom of expression.
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Expatriate Estonians in Australia, Film No. 3. Part 1

Title in Estonian: Austraalia eestlased 3. film, I jagu

1995-1996 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Lembit Blauhut

Film introducing the life of expatriate Estonians living in Adelaide, capital of South Australia.

Monument of William Light, the founder of the city of Adelaide. The city is known for its greenery and sandy beaches. Also, one of the largest communities of expatriate Estonians in Australia lives here. Ilmar Mägraken, chairman of the board of the Association of Estonian Unions in Australia, introduces his hobby - lawn bowls. There are large tennis and lawn bowls grounds at Marryatville Club, Kensington. Men playing. Heino Sommer, chairman of the Estonian house in Adelaide, introduces the history of the building - the house was bought in 1958, it was renovated and additional buildings were constructed. The great ...
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Expatriate Estonians in Australia, Film No. 4

Title in Estonian: Austraalia eestlased 4. film

1995-1996 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Lembit Blauhut

Expatriate Estonians in Wollongong and the history of further education schools in Australia.

The Southern coast of Australia, beginning with Wollongong, is one of the most beautiful places on the continent. People can hang glide and go surfing here. Lembit Lainela from Wollongong recalls his past events in life. Before visiting Mr Lainela, the interviewers visit the office of Estours Travel that is owned by Mr Lainela. Lembit Lainela arrived at Australia in 1948; he was in the resettlement camp; for 13 years he worked for his own small transportation company; afterwards he studied to become a geodetic engineer and worked in the field for 20 years. His occupation took him to various ...
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Expatriate Estonians in Australia, Film No. 8

Title in Estonian: Austraalia eestlased 8. film

1995-1996 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Lembit Blauhut

Film introducing the culture life of expatriate Estonians in Adelaide and the nature of Southern Australia.

The rich greenery of the surroundings of Adelaide. A paddle boat that was used in early 20th century is standing at the port of a small town Goolwa. This part of local history is preserved for the future generations. The ferry rides across the Murray River and docks at the shore. Views of Goolwa. The first train carriage that rode between Goolwa-Port Elliot in 1854 is exhibited. Ocean shore and the train station in Port Elliot. Indra Reinpuu's home, his wife Karin Foxwell practises massage and aromatherapy. Indra Reinpuu plays one of the national instruments of native Australians - a ...
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Laine and Liia Nõu's Trip to Sri Lanka

Title in Estonian: Laine ja Liia Nõu Sri Lanka reis

1981 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Laine and Liia Nõu's trip to Sri Lanka from December 31st 1980 to January 15th 1981. Views of the hotel, the river trip in the jungle, sunset on the beach, at the airport.

Laine and Liia Nõu's trip to Sri Lanka from December 31st 1980 to January 15th 1981. Views of the hotel, the river trip in the jungle, sunset on the beach, at the airport.
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Family 48

Original title: Perekond 48

1978 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Helga and Enn Nõu travel to the United States in 1978. They are visiting New York City.

Helga and Enn Nõu's trip to the United States of America in 1978. They visit the house of President George Washington and grave together with Hellar Grabbi. Silent streets of Alexandria and the front of the Grabbi family's home. Flight back to New York, views to the city from the airplane window. Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. Ride to Manhattan with Merike Kammar. The Statue of Liberty both at daytime and at night. Street view with skyscrapers. Monument of George Washington, New York Stock Exhange, Broadway, the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, Rockefeller Center, Little Italy, Chinatown, Central Park. The city ...
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