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Camino

Original title: Camino

2011 | Documentary | Director: Andres Sööt

Andres Sööt sets out to a 800-kilometre-long pilgrimage called Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain; the road will end in Finisterre - "the end of the world" on the coast of Atlantic Ocean.

Estonian filmmaker Andres Sööt walks the legendary pilgrimage road called Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) in Northern Spain amond thousands of other pilgrims from all corners of the world. The most popular route of the pilgrimage - the French Way - runs from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port on the French side of the Pyrenees to Roncesvalles on the Spanish side and then another 780km on to Santiago de Compostela. Like several other pilgrims, Sööt won't finish the 800-kilometre-long road at one stretch. In October 2004 he stops his journey in order to continue next spring and finish in Santiago de Compostela. ...
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In Earnest

Original title: Ihust ja hingest

2007 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Indrek Kangur

The story of the non-profit organization "In Earnest", founded by three young men, is an colourful example to illustrate the hot spots of social enterprise.

Three economy students have put their full effort for marketing the handmade products made by people with special needs. Their vision includes implementing Estonian disabled people's working potential fully and effectively and to become an acknowledged and exemplary socially oriented company. This task is certainly not an easy one – but one has to have high hopes.
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An Invitation to the Eternal City

Original title: Kutse igavesse linna

2003 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Rein Raamat

An hour with the amazingly multifaceted Einar Laigna, who clearly and emphatically discusses life’s basic values with the viewer, at a time when ethics tend to be lost from our lives. And thus, the message that he sends to Estonians and other people who love their land is that today is more important than ever before.

Einar Laigna (1937) is a multifaceted man with an aristocratic attitude. He can be called a philosopher, a cultural historian, a theologian, a military historian, a soldier and a blacksmith. Laigna sincerely talks about himself and his development as a personality. His comprehensive monologue expresses self-confidence and total self-assurance. As the chief inspector of Estonian defence army, Laigna positions himself between the attitudes of a soldier, a priest, a philosopher, a wizard, a king and an artisan while defining the world and himself.
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Ilo From Paris

Original title: Ilo Pariisist

2002 | Documentary, Overviews | Director: Peep Puks

Ilo Jaik-Riedberg, daughter of writer Juhan Jaik, is the guide to take the viewers around Paris.

Documentary by Peep Puks combines two stories: the destinies of a city and of a woman, the stories of Ilo Jaik-Riedberg and the city of Paris. Culture is the common language of Europe. While navigating in French cultural space we perceive its uniting power both for Estonians. Ilo Jaik-Riedberg, daughter of writer Juhan Jaik, works a tourist guide in Paris and introduces the city in various languages. She first went to Paris as a war refugee in 1945. The Jaik family settled in Sweden, yet in 1971 Ilo moved to Paris and stayed there. Ilo brings Estonian tourists to the ...
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16th Estonian Days in Melbourne, Australia 95, Part 1

Title in Estonian: XVI Eesti Päevad Austraalias Melbourne 95, I jagu

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

Opening of 16h Estonian Days in Melbourne. Performance by the theatre group of Estonian House, cabaret performance and acts by folk dance group.

Ocean shore in Melbourne. Church service at the opening of 16th Estonian Days at St. John's Church, Melbourne. Church minister Hans Henning Lüdig holds a very patriotic sermon. Joint male choir performs, conducted by Kalev Mitt. While exiting the church one by one, people shake hands with the church minister and express gratitude. After the long greeting, people go to the Estonian house where the opening of 16th Estonian Days is held. Societies' flags are carried in with the march music, general manager of Estonian Days Bruno Metsar holds the welcoming speech. Ilmar Mägraken, chairman of the Estonian Societies' Association ...
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Aaria

1992 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Dorian Supin
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Mass of Lithuanian Community in Toronto 1/2

Title in Estonian: Toronto Leedu kogukonna missa 1/2

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Church service of expatriate Lithuanians in Canada for supporting the fight for independence in Lithuania.

Expatriate Lithuanians in Canada express solidarity towards the fight for freedom in their homeland Lithuania with the mass that takes place in the Church of Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Toronto. People are gathering in the church, holding lit candles, national flags are brought in, Lithuanian national anthem and other Lithuanian songs are being sung with the accompaniment of the church organ. There is a solemn atmosphere in the church, some people have tears in their eyes. The priest of the Catholic Church is talking, then everyone prays. Richard Johnson, the representative of Lithuanian community in Canada, gives ...
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Latvian Community Service in St. Andrews Church Toronto

Title in Estonian: Läti kogukonna jumalateenistus Toronto Püha Andrease kirikus

1990 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Church service of expatriate Latvians in Canada held in Toronto, followed by speeches supporting the regaining of independence of the three Baltic states in 1990.

Church service of expatriate Latvians in Canada held in St. Andrew's Church Toronto, followed by speeches supporting the regaining of independence of the three Baltic states in 1990. Interior of the church, speech held by the Lutheran church minister in Latvian, mass singing by the congregation and reading the prayer. Violin play and church choir singing in the church's gallery. Speeches on political events in Latvia. Latvian parliament that has been elected by democratic voting wants to restore independence of the state. The speakers ask the Canadian government to support all three Baltic countries in their fight for independence and ...
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In St. Nicholas Church in 1989

Title in Estonian: Niguliste kirikus 1989

1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Enn and Helga Nõu with Enn's relatives in St. Nicholas Church, Tallinn to listen to Jüri Kuuskemaa on April 1, 1989.

Enn and Helga Nõu with Enn's relatives in St. Nicholas Church, Tallinn to listen to art historian Jüri Kuuskemaa on April 1, 1989. St. Nicholas Church is a branch of the Art Museum of Estonia. Jüri Kuuskemaa introduces the photo stand depicting images of the restoration work of the church. Older sacral art is exhibited in the church: the most famous artwork is "Danse Macabre" by Bernt Notke, epitaphs of coats of arms, chandeliers, gravestones, altars. Inner views and stained glass windows of the church. People in Lühike Jalg Street.
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Vaata, siin on inimene

1989 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Elo Tust