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The Academy of Elegant Aging

Original title: Väärika vananemise akadeemia

2023 | Documentary | Director: Sigrid Salutee

It is a fun insight into the life of a day center for elderly.

The self-help and counseling association for the elderly has been operating in Kadriorg for almost 30 years and is fondly called the "Academy of Elegant Aging". The day center gives elderly people the opportunity to realize themselves and communicate even after their loved ones have passed away. There are 13 committees in the association, starting with the security desk and the library and ending with the cafe and the garden. Simple tasks help seniors feel needed.The house is run by 70 year old Heino, who is one of the few men among the lively ladies. He is the one running ...
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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.

Who's afraid of Mare Tralla? And is it necessary to fear her at all? Our film is about a strong Estonian woman who has always been a mother of two children, a married woman, a lecturer, a professor, and a fighter for minorities, who is also engaged in an artist's career.
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Kodumaa karjed

2019 | Documentary | Director: Marta Pulk

Who's the man waving the flag?

Most powerful speeches and thoughts from demonstrations gathered into one essay to inspect – what troubles people and do they have a say?
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Occupy Your Wall

Original title: Okupeeri oma müür

2013 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Artur Talvik, Peeter Vihma

Documentary by Artur Talvik and Peeter Vihma about the development and growth of civil society in Estonia.

Artur Talvik and Peeter Vihma are looking for an answer to the question whether the real civil society is existing in Estonia and what will happen to the world after the representative democracy will fail due to a deep crisis it is in. During two years three Estonian communities are being observed, including the internet community in Estonia and the ones in Pühajärve and Tuhala. The filmmakers follow the communities' efforts to fight for their rights against the economical elite aka the wall. They struggle for the rights for Pühajärve Elementary School, Tuhala Witch's Well and internet freedom. Everything is ...
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Return of Jaan Manitski

Original title: Jaan Manitski tagasitulek

2009 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Rein Raamat

Portrait documentary by Rein Raamat about Jaan Manitski, a well-off expatriate Estonian who returned to his fatherland and established an impressive cultural centre in his home village Viinistu.

This is a film about a man who returned from exile, to his home village Viinistu. As a wealthy man, it took him only a couple of years to establish a big art and culture centre there. He did not do it to make money, but to be a role model and art patron in Estonia, this country that only recently regained its independence. The position of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia made him into an indisputable leader who was also nominated as a candidate for the presidency of Estonia.
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A View from the Mountain

Original title: Vaade mäelt

2007 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Edvard Oja

Salla, population 150, with its own school, ploughed fields and well-maintained homes. This place reflects the culture of the rural folk of Estonia and their everyday activities.

One of the main characters of The Power of the Hill is the village of Salla, population 150, with its own school, ploughed fields and well-maintained homes. This place reflects the culture of the rural folk of Estonia and their everyday activities. The other main character is tourism businessman and village activist Hando Kuntro. In this film, the viewer sees the story lines of the two main characters proceeding in parallel. On the one hand, life in the village of Salla: how new people have come to live in this little village, how Shrovetide or Christmas are celebrated, and how ...
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Expatriate Estonians in Australia, Film No. 3. Part 2

Title in Estonian: Austraalia eestlased 3. film, II jagu

1995-1996 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Lembit Blauhut

Film introducing the expatriate Estonians in Australia. Efforts made in teaching Estonian to the younger generation of expatriate Estonians.

Inno Salasoo, activist of social projects among expatriate Estonians in Australia and founder of Forest University in Australia, gives an interiew in his home in Sydney. He recalls organizing the summer camps of Estonian Refresher School in Sydney since 1962. Edgar Aavik was the manager of the first camp, Salasoo was the assistant manager. When first the camps were held only in Estonian then later also English language was used. In order to educate the younger generation in the field of Estonian nation and culture as well as cultivate conversations in Estonian language, Inno Salasoo founded the Forest University in ...
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Expatriate Estonians in Australia, Film No. 8

Title in Estonian: Austraalia eestlased 8. film

1995-1996 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Lembit Blauhut

Film introducing the culture life of expatriate Estonians in Adelaide and the nature of Southern Australia.

The rich greenery of the surroundings of Adelaide. A paddle boat that was used in early 20th century is standing at the port of a small town Goolwa. This part of local history is preserved for the future generations. The ferry rides across the Murray River and docks at the shore. Views of Goolwa. The first train carriage that rode between Goolwa-Port Elliot in 1854 is exhibited. Ocean shore and the train station in Port Elliot. Indra Reinpuu's home, his wife Karin Foxwell practises massage and aromatherapy. Indra Reinpuu plays one of the national instruments of native Australians - a ...
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XXI sajandi presidendid

1994 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Märt Müür
Hekto

1981 | Documentary | Director: Kaljo Kiisk

Ants Paju, president of the youth club "Hekto" in Jõgeva Estonia; activities of the youth club.

Documentary about the activities of youth club "Hekto" in various events. The active leader of the youth club is its president, professional athlete Ants Paju who has graduated from two universities. He talks about the important aspects of developing and leading the youth club. The film also shows Jaan Eilart, chairman of Estonian Nature Conservation Society; Ants Juhvelt, tennis champion; Alfred Kütt, 1st secretary of the district committee of the Communist Party in Jõgeva.
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