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  • Mothers' Day
    Mothers' Day

    Title in Estonian: Emade päev

    2019 | Problem oriented, Documentary, Portrait | 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.

  • Afghanistan Project
    Afghanistan Project

    Original title: Afganistani projekt

    2015 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Vahur Laiapea

    Vahur Laiapea has recorded Estonians' projects in Afghan and the local life.

  • The lake and the city
    The lake and the city

    Original title: Järv ja linn

    2010 | Documentary | Director: Riho Västrik

    Riho Västrik portrays Lake Ülemiste as a source of drinking water and a valuable natural environment.

  • The Blue Hills
    The Blue Hills

    Original title: Sinimäed

    2006 | Documentary | Director: Raimo Jõerand

  • Estonia's Choice 2001
    Estonia's Choice 2001

    Original title: Eesti valik 2001

    2002 | Documentary | Director: Rein Raamat

    An important moment in Estonian history has been recorded for future generations - the process of presidential elections of the Republic of Estonia in 2001 and electing Arnold Rüütel as the President of Estonia.

  • Pro Patria ad Astra
    Pro Patria ad Astra

    2002 | Documentary | Director: Laine-Astrid Bils

    Documentary about the story of founding the Estonian air force in the War of Independence and its development between the two war worlds.

  • Riigivanem I
    Riigivanem I

    1991 | Documentary | Director: Mark Soosaar

  • Miss Saaremaa
    Miss Saaremaa

    Digitally remastered in 2012

    1989 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Mark Soosaar

    A warm portrait about the adventurous life of Ljuba Hermann, the beauty queen of Saaremaa from 1931.

  • Lendur Nadezda Loktajeva
    Lendur Nadezda Loktajeva

    1982 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Evald Vaher

  • Tagasitulek
    Tagasitulek

    1979 | Commissioned, Documentary, Other categories | Director: Ülo Tambek

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