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Letters From Iceland

Original title: Kirjad Islandilt

2015 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Peeter Brambat, Ruti Murusalu

In 2006, Annika Tõnuri, a former soloist of the Estonian National Opera, one of the most talented artists of her generation, moved to Iceland and her previous life in Estonia remained unknown. Who was she, how and why did she get there?

Off the south coast of Iceland lie the Westman Islands. In 2006, Annika Tõnuri, a former soloist of the Estonian National Opera, one of the most talented artists of her generation, moved there to work as a piano and singing teacher. For the Estonian audience, Tõnuri disappeared quietly like a shadow. For the Icelanders her previous life in Estonia remained unknown and fairly incomprehensible. Who was she, how and why did she get there?
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To Breathe as One

Original title: Üheshingamine

2013 | Documentary, Music Documentary | Director: Maureen Castle Tusty
Money and Poetry

Title in Estonian: Raha ja poeesia

2010 | Documentary | Director: Imre Annus

Documentary about Siim-Tanel Annus’ exhibition „Money and Poetry“ in Pärnu Art Hall in 2010 where the artist has displayed his relief paintings on the subject of money.

Siim-Tanel Annus (b. 1960) is one of the most acknowledged representatives of Estonian modern art - he is known as a graphic artist, painter and performance artist. Annus has exhibited his work at more than one hundred exhibitions both in Estonia and abroad; he has participated in Venice Biennale and received several art awards. He has studied in Tõnis Vint's studio and graduated from the department of art history at the University of Tartu. His exhibition "Money and Poetry" held in Pärnu Art Hall in 2010 celebrated also the artist's 50th birthday.
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Hereditas

Original title: Hereditas

1997 | Documentary, Overviews | Director: Liina Kulles

In the area surrounding the Dominican monastery in the heart of Tallinn, unique spiritual and cultural life has emerged that influences the entire city.

In the area surrounding the Dominican monastery in the heart of Tallinn, unique spiritual and cultural life - a cooperation association Latin Quarter - has emerged that influences the entire city. A new, fragile cultural environment including theatre, music, arts, education and a way of thinking based on ancient heritage have emerged by the initiative of Hereditas Foundation. Large-scale liturgical events have also been revived, with the return of Dominican brothers. Between the walls of an ancient town, an invisible spirit of life passed on from generation to generation, sometimes hidden, sometimes flourishing - Heritage. Iidsete müüride vahel on fondi Hereditas ...
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16th Estonian Days in Melbourne, Australia 95, Part 2

Title in Estonian: XVI Eesti Päevad Austraalias Melbourne 95, II jagu

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

16th Estonian Days in Australia. Folk dance evening and choir performance at the Estonian House, Melbourne.

16th Estonian Days in Australia continue on December 29 with a folk dance celebration in the Estonian House, Melbourne. The folk dance group "Virmalised" of the expatriate Estonians in Sydney and the group "Vikerkaar" from Adelaide give their performances. After the programme, Bruno Metsar gives flower bouquets to the dance leaders Aaron Tamme, Madis Alvre, organizer Lembit Willems. Vilma Kiviväli expresses her gratitude to the participants. Choir concert takes place at the Estonian House on December 30. Women's choirs open the concert. Women's choir "Kodu" from Melbourne and the female singers of the mixed choir "Vanemuise" from Sydney perform the ...
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Celebration of the 75th Independence Day of Latvia in Toronto 2/3

Title in Estonian: Läti Vabariigi 75. aastapäeva tähistamine Torontos 2/3

1993 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The second part of the festive events dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Republic of Latvia.

Expatriate Latvians in Canada are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Republic of Latvia with the special event in Toronto. Also, restoration of independence in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia is being celebrated with the event. The gathering is opened by a Lutheran church minister, speeches in Latvian and Lithuanian are followed (simultaneous sound). The audience is sitting behind the tables; after the toasts follows clinking of champagne glasses. The speeches also address the theme of the fight for independence in the Baltic states. It is emphasized that Canada has never acknowledged annexing of the Baltic states by the Soviet Union. ...
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Baltic Freedom 1991 Celebration at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto

Title in Estonian: Balti riikide vabanemise tähistamine Torontos

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel, Other categories, Film footage | Director:

Celebration of "Baltic Freedom´91" at Nathan Phillips Square, Torontos. The Baltic people in Canada are celebrating the restoration of the Baltic States.

Hundreds of expatriate Baltic people have gathered under the national flags to Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto on the evening of November 1st. People in high spirits are celebrating the restoration of the independence in three Baltic States - Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Art Eggleton, mayor of Toronto, holds an opening speech after which a memorial tablet "Freedom Arches" is being inaugurated. The tablet has been applied to a post taken from the Berlin Wall and has texts in English and French on it. There are representatives of the expatriate Baltic youth lining up at the square, dressed in national ...
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Audirigent

1990 | Documentary | Director: Irene Lään
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Laulutuli

1990 | Musical film | Director: Elmo Lööve
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Valguse ja varju piiril

1990 | Documentary | Director: Toivo Elme