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Ab Absurdo

2023 | Short, Students film | Director: Iris Peil

The tragicomedy takes a look at the inner world of two people who are looking for relief and a sense of existence.

Through pitchblack humor that’s born from a familiar absurdity of life’s situational satir ‘’Ab Absurdo’’ offers a sharp insight to the minds of somewhat intertwined inner worlds of two lonely individuals. Former starlet Ada and protagonist Jonas land on an unexpected journey throughout life to search for meaning and relief to one’s existence. Throughout thirty-something years the pair seem to peek through the life on stage as well as road to death.
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Christmas Day

Original title in Estonian: Jõululaupäev

2023 | Short, Students film | Director: Alexandra Pärn

The comical short film tells the story of a strong bond between Pia and her grandfather. The story takes place within the familiar Christmas hustle and bustle, complete with stressful gift wrapping, ear-piercing children's squeals, and a traditionally comical family Christmas dinner. Amidst all the chaos, Pia finds herself in a moment of a different reality, through which she manages to regain her Christmas joy.

The comical short film "Christmas Day" tells the story of a strong bond between Pia and her grandfather. The story takes place within the familiar Christmas hustle and bustle, complete with stressful gift wrapping, ear-piercing children's squeals, and a traditionally comical family Christmas dinner. Amidst all the chaos, Pia finds herself in a moment of a different reality, through which she manages to regain her Christmas joy and gets a reminder of how much we need our family's warmth and acceptance in good and bad times.
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Especially plump

Original title in Estonian: Eriti rammus

2023 | Short, Students film | Director: Carmen Seljamaa

A chubby politician Rasmus becomes overnight an OnlyFans star and has to fight now with his party.

A chubby young politician Rasmus Käbi is left behind due to an unhealthy lifestyle. His friends’ Jon's comforting comment takes an unexpected turn. Rasmus, who belongs to political party ONLY ESTONIA, becomes an OnlyFans star overnight. However, the chairman of the party, Martin, is now in trouble with the reputation of his political power and is ready to do everything to destroy Rasmus.
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Child’s play

Original title in Estonian: Lapsemäng

2022 | Short, Students film | Director: Silver Õun

Two fathers teach their kids the great art of chopping wood. No one wants to take the blame when an accident occurs.

When dads leave their 6-year old sons unattended outside to chop the wood, an accident happens that no parents want to see. A finger is missing. But whose fault was it actually, nobody seems to know. As also the finger's location.
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Five Minutes

Original title in Estonian: Viis Minutit

2022 | Short, Students film | Director: Alexandra Pärn

Short film talks about Aet, who finds herself in a position where she is left with unknown luggage. Her sense of duty and justice wont leave the luggage.

Short film talks about Aet, who finds herself in a position where she is left with unknown luggage. Her sense of duty and justice wont leave the luggage.
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Estonian Funeral

Original title: Eesti matus

2021 | Full length feature, Feature film | Director: René Vilbre

Based on one of the longest running plays in Estonian theatre, “Eesti matus“ by Andrus Kivirähk, this is a comedy full of hilarious characters and unexpected situations where Estonian national-conservative view of the world clashes with more liberal European values of the younger generation.

Andres, a young man who sells retirement insurances in shopping centres, meets a dark-skinned girl and falls in love.Lee, the newfound girl of his dreams called, is an open-minded world traveler who does not understand the „workaholism“ of Estonians nor the need to own land at all costs. With naive dreams, the young lovers want to go travel the world in search of happiness, but they have to take an unexpected small detour first. Andres has to go to his grandfather's funeral and unsuspectingly takes Lee with him. At the funeral, a colorful company of friends, family and neighbours have gathered ...
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Grandma, meet Mary

Original title: Vanaema, saa tuttavaks

2021 | Short, Feature film | Director: Kaire Russ

The middle-aged perfectionist Virve has done everything so that her mothers 80 birthday party would be traditionally perfect. But with no warning her niece brings a surprise guest - her same sex partner.

At the center of the short film we find an ordinary family struggling with generational differences about what it means to love and live a full life. The main character Virve (Tiina Mälberg), a middle-aged perfectionist, has gone to great lengths to make sure her mother’s (Ines Aru) jubilee would be a perfectly traditional family celebration. Her plans are interrupted by her niece Silvia (Grete Konksi) who arrives to the party with her same-sex partner Mary (Jaanika Arum). Grandma and grandpa are clueless and welcome Mary to the table because they remember her as a childhood friend of their granddaughter. The ...
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My Dear Corpses

Original title in Estonian: Mu kallid laibad

2020 | Short, Students film | Director: German Golub

Unexpectedly evicted from his house, Erki is forced to agree to become a corpse carrier to take care of his lonely mother.

Unexpectedly evicted from his house, Erki faces a rather difficult task to take care of his lonely mother. He’s forced to agree to become a corpse carrier. But the situation is about to get a whole lot worse, when Erki meets his new colleague for whom it's just another day in the field.
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On The Water

Original title: Vee peal

2020 | Full length feature, Feature film | Director: Peeter Simm

The film talks about boyhood, friendship, first love, loss of loved ones, self-discovery, and coming of age. Despite the brutality and tragedy, it is a warm and humorous story of caring, humanity, and love.

Andres, the main character of the film, is a sensitive teenager raised by his strict grandparents in a small bland Soviet Estonian town. He is being bullied at school and his only friends are the drunkards, whores, and thieves living next door. Among them are a rough but sensible recidivist Valter and the simpleminded fisherman Kolla. And the only way to escape from his worries is to go fishing on the lake... The film talks about boyhood, friendship, first love, loss of loved ones, self-discovery, and coming of age. Despite the brutality and tragedy, it is a warm and humorous story ...
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Take

Original title in Estonian: Duubel

2020 | Short, Students film | Director: Oliver Remma

The short film tells a story about searching redemption through art.

The short film tells a story about searching redemption while being surrounded somewhat surreal world. Young director Timmu wants the film shot to be exactly like he envisions, but it seems that nobody can understand him. He takes extreme measures and goes brutally personal with his lead actor. Even though he finally achieves his goal, it's him who has to pay the biggest price.
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