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  • Leonhard Lapin. Process
    Leonhard Lapin. Process

    Original title: Leonhard Lapin. Protsess

    2020 | Documentary, Portrait | Director:

    This film portraits Leonhard Lapin, a creator born in an Estonian small town called Räpina in the 1950s, who becomes one of the most outstanding avant-garde artists on the Soviet Estonian art and architecture scene. The film also reveals the creator’s worldview, beliefs and rebellious nature.

  • Mothers' Day
    Mothers' Day

    Title in Estonian: Emade päev

    2019 | Documentary, Portrait, Problem oriented | Director: Kristiina Davidjants

    Film about prison and imprisoned mothers, asking the question whether it is possible for these mothers to maintain connection with their children or not.

  • Siberian Vacation
    Siberian Vacation

    Original title: Puhkus Siberis

    2011 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Liivo Niglas

    Documentary by ethnologist Liivo Niglas about the reunion of relatives in an Estonian village in Siberia in summer 2010.

  • A Game to Vanya
    A Game to Vanya

    Original title: Geim Vanjale

    1991 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Elo Tust

    Portrait documentary about volleyball coach Ivan Dratshov who can be undoubtedly called the Father of Estonian volleyball.

  • Heljo, Kaidi and Marika in Uppsala in 1990
    Heljo, Kaidi and Marika in Uppsala in 1990

    Title in Estonian: Heljo, Kaidi ja Marika Uppsalas 1990

    1990 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

    Relatives of the Nõu family – Heljo, Kaidi and Marika – visiting in Uppsala in April 1990.

  • Laine's 30th Birthday in Askvägen, 1990
    Laine's 30th Birthday in Askvägen, 1990

    Title in Estonian: Laine 30. sünnipäev Askvägenil 1990

    1990 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

    Celebration of Laine's 30th birthday in Askvägen on June 16, 1990.

  • Party for Heljo, Kaidi and Marika in 1990
    Party for Heljo, Kaidi and Marika in 1990

    Title in Estonian: Pidu Heljo, Kaidi ja Marika auks 1990

    1990 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

    Party held at Olev and Ulla's place in Pipersgatan for the relatives of the Nõu family – Heljo, Kaidi and Marika - who have arrived from Estonia.

  • In the Old Town of Tallinn and at Restaurant Reeder, 1989
    In the Old Town of Tallinn and at Restaurant Reeder, 1989

    Title in Estonian: Tallinna vanalinnas ja restoranis Reeder 1989

    1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

    Enn and Helga Nõu walking with their relatives in the old town of Tallinn and eating in restaurant Reeder on April 1, 1989.

  • Meeting with Reet and Jüri Vasar in 1989
    Meeting with Reet and Jüri Vasar in 1989

    Title in Estonian: Kohtumine Reet ja Jüri Vasaraga 1989

    1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

    Enn Nõu meets his relative Reet Vasar and her husband Jüri Vasar in Tallinn on April 1, 1989.

  • Visiting Aunt Helga in Merivälja, 1989
    Visiting Aunt Helga in Merivälja, 1989

    Title in Estonian: Tädi Helga juures Meriväljal 1989

    1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

    Enn Nõu visiting his aunt Helga in Merivälja district, Tallinn on April 1st, 1989. At Helga's place there are also Reet Vasar with her husband Jüri and their children.

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