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  • Language Rebel. Mati Hint
    Language Rebel. Mati Hint

    Original title: Keelemässaja. Mati Hint

    2022 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Annika Koppel

    The documentary focuses on the life and creative path of Mati Hint, a linguist, essayist, and lecturer who played an important role in politics during the restoration of Estonian independence.

  • Heinz Valk
    Heinz Valk

    2014 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Kristjan Svirgsden

    Portrait documentary by Kristjan Svirgsden about Heinz Valk, artist and social activist.

  • To Breathe as One
    To Breathe as One

    Original title: Üheshingamine

    2013 | Documentary, Music Documentary | Director: Maureen Castle Tusty

  • Descendants of Jakob Hurt. Estonian Students' Society
    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.

  • Greetings from Soviet Estonia!
    Greetings from Soviet Estonia!

    Original title: Tervitusi Nõukogude Eestist!

    2007 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Urmas Eero Liiv

  • Ten patriotic speeches
    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.

  • Mikk
    Mikk

    2006 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Rein Raamat, Peeter Brambat

    Portrait documentary about Mikk Mikiver, a theatre director and an actor.

  • A Living Force
    A Living Force

    Original title: Elav jõud

    2003 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Jaak Kilmi, Andres Maimik

    Three men, three different stories about work and being lazy, dignity and despair, struggle for existence and self-pity in a ruthless society of success.

  • Estonia's Choice 2001
    Estonia's Choice 2001

    Original title: Eesti valik 2001

    2002 | Documentary | Director: Rein Raamat

    An important moment in Estonian history has been recorded for future generations - the process of presidential elections of the Republic of Estonia in 2001 and electing Arnold Rüütel as the President of Estonia.

  • Keisrilõige
    Keisrilõige

    1996 | Documentary | Director: Mati-Jüri Põldre

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