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Risti aarded

2018 | Documentary | Director: Ruti Murusalu
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Rodeo - Taming a Wild Country

Original title: Rodeo

2018 | Documentary | Director: Raimo Jõerand, Kiur Aarma

It is 1992 and the first free elections held in Estonia since World War II have to the surprise of all brought to power young and idealistic political forces. This is a story about gaining and losing trust, about the widening conflict between idealists and a rising economic elite, when a prime minister’s good options grow fewer by the day.

It is 1992 and the first free elections held in Estonia since World War II have to the surprise of all brought to power young and idealistic political forces. They are led by 32-year-old Mart Laar, Europe’s youngest prime minister, who is charged with crafting a country out of chaos. This is a story about gaining and losing trust, about the widening conflict between idealists and a rising economic elite, when a prime minister’s good options grow fewer by the day.
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Collector

Original title: Koguja

2014 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Mati-Jüri Põldre

Documentary directed by Mati Põldre tells about Olaf Esna - a bibliophile and antiquary in Pärnu.

Olaf Esna is an ardent book lover and keen on his home town Pärnu. He knows local history and people in detail. During the last decades Esna has been running a second-hand book shop. But he is not a regular salesman. Olaf Esna's passion is to collect and to deliver his valuable stuff to the right people. Many come around just for advice but some find hidden treasures, may it be ghost stories as a word of mouth or old time newspaper serials from the shelf. Even a known world traveler would enter as a pilgrim. In 2011 Olaf Esna was awarded Order of the White Star 5th ...
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Ash & Money

Original title: Kust tuleb tolm ja kuhu kaob raha?

2013 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Ene-Liis Semper, Tiit Ojasoo

Documentary by Ene-Liis Semper and Tiit Ojasoo about the short and stormy development story of a non-existent political party "Unified Estonia" - the political theatre project lasted for 44 days.

"Unified Estonia" was a fictitous political movement created by Theatre NO99. The project was received by the majority of public as a real political power. The organizers declared at the press conference held on March 24, 2010 about their intention to hold the Unified Estonia Assembly in Saku Suurhall on May 7th. The action was introduced as a theatrical production; however, many people took Unified Estonia movement as a real political power. The closer May 7 came, the more the public started to ask whether a new political party will be born. The documentary shows manipulations, emotions, fear, bravado ...
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Descendants of Jakob Hurt. Estonian Students' Society

Original title: Hurda kutsikad. Eesti Üliõpilaste Selts

2009 | Documentary | Director: Jaak Lõhmus

First documentary about the Estonian Students' Society that was established in Tartu in 1870 - it is the oldest, biggest and most influential academical student organization.

Estonian Students' Society have significantly contributed to the development of Estonian national self-awareness, to local cultural and educational life as well as to the improvement of Estonian nationhood. Documentary gives a short overview about the history of the Estonian Students' Society and the emigration era that followed the great escape from Estonia in 1944. The film focuses on the restoration of the society at the end of 1980s and its role in today's Estonia. Alumni and active members of the society talk about ESS; also, outside experts add their commentaries.
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Ten patriotic speeches

Original title: Kümme isamaa kõnet

2007 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Valentin Kuik

Documentary about Ants Paju's long-time dream to erect a statue of plowing Kalevipoeg in Põltsamaa. His dream comes true thanks to his extraordinary perseverance and donations by numerous people.

Ants Paju is about to fulfill his long-time dream to erect a statue of plowing Kalevipoeg in memory of all farmers and for uniting Estonian people with their country and the past. The monumental sculpture on the 127th kilometre on Tallinn-Tartu road is Ants's gift to his fatherland and his nation. On one hand, the documentary is a portrait of a man who fulfills his dream, on the other hand the film generalizes the difficulties of carrying out such a monumental project. Ants Paju's exuberant energy has attracted numerous donators, people from the field of culture and loca government, sportsmen ...
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The Era of the Estonian Crown

Original title: Krooni aeg

2003 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Valentin Kuik

Documentary by Rein Karemäe and Valentin Kuik about the era when after the successful monetary reform in 1992 the Republic of Estonia switched to Estonian kroon and liberal market economy.

Ten years have passed since June 20, 1992 when Estonia switched to Estonian kroon that has been the basis for the state's economic autonomy. Monetary reform took place in various form - sometimes the times were funny, sometimes naive, unfortunately there were often quite harsh times. Today it is clear that the quick development of economy has not solved all problems and despite the independent, democratic Republic of Estonia not all of its people have found happiness. Estonian kroon has improved the state's economy, however, the fast growth of market economy has also caused social stratification, indebted consumer society and ...
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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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Videoringvaade "Eestimaa" nr 2, jaanuar 1989

1989 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director:
Videoringvaade "Eestimaa" nr.4

1989 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: