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The Monument

Original title: Monument

2008 | Documentary | Director: Tõnu Virve

The destiny of Estonian monuments during different times.

The documentary depicts monuments and heritage artwork that have been closely related to the history of the Republic of Estonia. Estonian sculptors, former prisoners, social scientists and art historians share their memories in the film. Why do we need our monuments? What kind of attitude has been towards Estonian monuments and heritage artwork during the changing times in local history? Memorial columns can be victims of ideology. Estonia has been governed by several state authorities during the 20th century, all of them have left their own monuments. The destiny of numerous military monuments in East-Europe has become an actual issue.
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Greetings from Soviet Estonia!

Original title: Tervitusi Nõukogude Eestist!

2007 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Urmas Eero Liiv
Arnold Rüütel. Unfinished sentence

Original title: Arnold Rüütel. Lõpetamata lause

2006 | Documentary | Director: Vahur Laiapea

The documentary was finished before the presidential election in 2007; it opposes the speeches and interviews held by Arnold Rüütel during the Soviet era with the ones held during the period of Estonia regaining its independence.

24th Congress of the Communist Party of Soviet Union in Moscow; Baltic Chain Tour; Estonian Song Celebration in 1985 in Tallinn; celebrating the 70th anniversary of October Revolution; The Song of Freedom 1991 - these are just a few episodes from the archive-based documentary that follows Arnold Rüütel's activities during the period of 1971-1992. This era included the new wave of Russification policies, perestroika and Estonia regaining its independence. In order to stay alive and be successful during the times one had to be flexible and adaptable.
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Pärnography

Original title: Mees animatsoonist

2005 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Hardi Volmer

"Pärnography" is a great introduction to the works of Pärn and serves as a great portrait film about the 'man from animazone'.

Priit Pärn is an animator of international renown, graphic artist, caricaturist and book illustrator whose works are utterly grotesque, absurd and funny. Additionally, they are critical of the society, piercing the deepest levels of human consciousness. A closer examination of Pärn and other Estonian animators reveals that Estonia was not sung or fought to freedom. It was liberated via animation!
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Estonia After Regaining Independence in August 1991

Title in Estonia: Dokumentaalsaade elust Eestis pärast taasiseisvumist 1991

1991 | Other categories, Film footage | Director:

Video recorded for the documentary programme of CBC (Canadian TV channel) introduces life in Estonia after its restoration of independence in August 1991. The film shows Marju Lauristin, Lennart Meri, Raivo Vare, Edgar Savisaar and others.

Life in Estonia after its restoration of independence on August 20, 1991. Marju Lauristin's speech in front of Hermann fortress in Narva on the anniversary of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact on August 23, 1991. Foreign Minister Lennar Meri's press conference in Tallinn. Political situation in Estonia is still tense; intervention by the Soviet army is still possible. Concrete barriers are placed on the road leading to the building of parliament of Estonia in Toompea hill, Tallinn. Meeting of the anniversary of Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact held in Hirvepark, Tallinn - speech held by Mart Niklus. The crowd gathered in the meeting is demanding ...
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Year of the Horse

Original title: Hobuse aasta

1991 | Documentary | Director: Andres Sööt

Reportage documentary directed by Andres Sööt records the most important events of Estonian fight for independence in 1990.

Film-reportage describes the most vital moments in Estonian struggle for independence in 1990, also some typical episodes of everyday life of Estonian people, that altogether should give a concertrated picture about Estonia this year. The documentary is a continuation for the director's former film chronicle "Year of Dragon" (1988).
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Demonstratsioon

1987 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Mihhail Dorovatovski
NLKP peasekretäri sm. Mihail Gorbatšovi viibimisest ENSV-s

1987 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Peeter Simm
EKP XIX kongress

1986 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Mihhail Dorovatovski
The sound

Original title: Helin

1985 | Documentary, Commissioned, Other categories | Director: Peep Puks

Documentary by Peep Puks about the Estonian 20th Song and Dance Festival in 1985.

Documentary commissioned by the Ministers' Council of Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic about the 20th Song and Dance Festival dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the victory of the Great Patriotic War and the 45th anniversary of Estonian SSR. The film shows the emotional moments during the preparation phase of the festival, its colourful procession and the festival itself, the honoring ceremony of the choirmasters and dance masters. Maestro Gustav Ernesaks contemplates on the phenomenon of Estonian song festival tradition.
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