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  • My Duty
    My Duty

    Original title: Minu kohus

    2024 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Liis Lindmaa

    Documentary about an Estonian woman with Russian heritage, who joins the Estonian Women’s Voluntary Defense League to become a soldier.

  • YO Teacher
    YO Teacher

    2024 | Students film, TV Show | Director: Adell Vachugova

    The short film by film student Adell Vachugova tells the story of the double life of teachers.

  • Hell's Stoker
    Hell's Stoker

    Original title: Põrgu katlakütja

    2023 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Kullar Viimne

    It is impossible for a man who has been in the war to forget what he experienced. Again and again the past catches up with him. Even in his dreams. The only way to face your demons is to make fun of them.

  • The Academy of Elegant Aging
    The Academy of Elegant Aging

    Original title: Väärika vananemise akadeemia

    2023 | Documentary | Director: Sigrid Salutee

    It is a fun insight into the life of a day center for elderly.

  • Vyazhet Yazik
    Vyazhet Yazik

    2023 | Students film, Documentary | Director: Ilja Vassin

    This documentary follows the journey of a dedicated teacher who stands up for the rights of the Russian-speaking population in Estonia.

  • 2 Hours to Happiness
    2 Hours to Happiness

    Original title: 2 tundi õnneni

    2022 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Moonika Siimets

    Poetical documentary film of the longing for and the search of happiness between Estonia and Finland.

  • Lydia
    Lydia

    2022 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Hermes Brambat, Tarvo Mölder

    The documentary portrays the acclaimed Song Festival conductor and music teacher Lydia Rahula.

  • Water in a Sieve. Merle Karusoo
    Water in a Sieve. Merle Karusoo

    Original title: Sõelaga vett. Merle Karusoo

    2021 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Kristin Raup, Madli Lääne

    A biographical documentary film by Kristin Raup and Madli Lääne about Merle Karusoo, the Estonian stage director and collector of local biographies.

  • Islam Eesti südames
    Islam Eesti südames

    2020 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Madis Reimund

  • Soviet Friendsbook
    Soviet Friendsbook

    Original title: Ankeet

    2020 | Documentary | Director: Aljona Suržikova

    It has been several decades since graduating from school when Aljona Suržikova decides to find her classmates in different parts of the world. Her goal is to compare the friendsbook what was created in their youth with today's reality.

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