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  • Mare Tralla
    Mare Tralla

    2022 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Sandra Jõgeva

    The film is about a strong Estonian woman who can handle everything and has experienced both traditional family life and much more.

  • Everyday Mysticism
    Everyday Mysticism

    Original title: Vello Salo. Igapäevaelu müstika

    2018 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Jaan Tootsen

    A story about a trickster priest preparing to leave this world.

  • Shards Of Light
    Shards Of Light

    Original title: Jagatud valgus

    2018 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Kullar Viimne

    Stained glass artist fights for her existence and for new orders. Looking back to her long life, she investigates her current situation and motives of her creativeness.

  • The Perpetuum Mobile And Infinite Souls
    The Perpetuum Mobile And Infinite Souls

    Original title: Perpetuum mobile ja piiritud hinged

    2017 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Kaido Veermäe, Marianne Kõrver

    Two men’s journeys take them through the ups and downs of life. One of them has changed into a woman and the other into a monk. Will they find the magnetic forces they need to turn on the perpetuum mobile that will help them find someone to share their lives with and somewhere to belong?

  • Cosmos
    Cosmos

    Original title in Estonian: "Kosmos"

    2012 | Students film, Documentary | Director: Heli Tetlov

  • 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.

  • Kalju Teras, national teacher of the Soviet Union
    Kalju Teras, national teacher of the Soviet Union

    Title in Estonian: NSV Liidu rahvaõpetaja Kalju Teras

    1987 | Documentary, Other categories, Commissioned | Director: Heli Speek

    Portrait documentary directed by Heli Speek about Kalju Teras, headmaster of Põltsamaa Secondary School.

  • Sügisannid
    Sügisannid

    1987 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Jaan Rommot

  • The Joys of Midlife
    The Joys of Midlife

    Original title: Keskea rõõmud

    1986 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Lembit Ulfsak

    The debut feature film directed by Lembit Ulfsak is a road movie about people who have reached their midlife crisis. One summer they take a trip to a healer through the picturesque landscapes of Estonia, in order to regain happiness in their lives.

  • Once You Mock the Field ...
    Once You Mock the Field ...

    Original title: Narri põldu üks kord

    1981 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Enn Säde

    Documentary on a problematic issue - namely the crop husbandry and land improvement in a non-chernozemic zone in the Soviet Estonia.

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