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  • The Gardener Of Tension Fields
    The Gardener Of Tension Fields

    Original title: Pingeväljade aednik

    2021 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Joosep Matjus, Katri Rannastu

    Estonian well known writer Mehis Heinsaar has seven encounters during his journey in the wilderness, which will open to the viewer the magical inner world of the writer.

  • In Bed With A Writer
    In Bed With A Writer

    Original title: Kirjanikuga voodis

    2019 | Documentary | Director: Manfred Vainokivi

  • Writer's life
    Writer's life

    Original title: Kirjaniku elu

    2014 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Tõnu Aru, Eve Ester

    The documentary introduces writer Arvo Valton and meetings with him in 2008-2014.

  • Literary Night in Häädemeeste on June 22, 1990
    Literary Night in Häädemeeste on June 22, 1990

    Title in Estonian: Kirjandusõhtu Häädemeestel 22.06.1990

    1990 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

    Helga Nõu talks at the literary night in Häädemeeste library on June 22, 1990. Leili Tali, head of the library, has a conversation with the writer before the talk.

  • Meeting of Estonian Writers' Cooperative in Sköndal in 1989
    Meeting of Estonian Writers' Cooperative in Sköndal in 1989

    Title in Estonian: Eesti Kirjanike Kooperatiivi koosolek Sköndalis 1989

    1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

    Meeting of the Estonian Writers' Cooperative in Liidia Tuulse's apartment in Sköndal district, Stockholm on May 27, 1989.

  • Writers' Meeting in Spring 1989
    Writers' Meeting in Spring 1989

    Title in Estonian: Kirjanike koosolek kevad 1989

    1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

    Meeting of the Estonian Writers' Cooperative in spring 1989.

  • Annual Meeting of Estonian Writers' Cooperative in Askvägen in 1988
    Annual Meeting of Estonian Writers' Cooperative in Askvägen in 1988

    Title in Estonian: Eesti Kirjanike Kooperatiivi aastakoosolek Askvägenil 1988

    1988 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

    Ilmar and Vaike Külvet, Arvo Mägi, Valev Uibopuu, Liidia Tuulse, Kalju Lepik, Enn and Helga Nõu were participating in the meeting of Estonian Writers' Cooperative in Askvägen, Uppsala on May 29, 1988.

  • Elin Toona in Estonian Home, Uppsala in 1988
    Elin Toona in Estonian Home, Uppsala in 1988

    Title in Estonian: Elin Toona Uppsala Eesti Kodus 1988

    1988 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

    Elin Toona holds a speech in Estonian Home, Uppsala in September 1988.

  • Kalju Lepik Reads Poetry in the Island of Väddö in 1988
    Kalju Lepik Reads Poetry in the Island of Väddö in 1988

    Title in Estonian: Kalju Lepik loeb luulet Väddö saarel 1988

    1988 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

    Poet Kalju Lepik reads his poetry in a summer cottage in the island of Väddö, Havsskogen on July 2, 1988.

  • Raimond and Aave Kaugver in Askvägen, 1988
    Raimond and Aave Kaugver in Askvägen, 1988

    Title in Estonian: Raimond ja Aave Kaugver Askvägenil 1988

    1988 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

    Writer Raimond Kaugver and his wife Aave reading their poems in Askvägen, Uppsala on June 18, 1988.

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