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  • Foster Mothers
    Foster Mothers

    Title in Estonian: Kasuemad

    2021 | Documentary, Nature, Problem oriented | Director: Meelis Muhu

    The volunteers of the Wildlife Association rescue wild animals that have been involved in accidents as a result of human activities.

  • Christmas In The Jungle
    Christmas In The Jungle

    Original title in Latvian: Ziemassvētki Džungļos

    2020 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Jaak Kilmi

    In an effort to avert the break-up of her family, Paula with her friend Akhim go to the jungle to find Santa Claus.

  • Old Man Cartoon Movie
    Old Man Cartoon Movie

    Original title: Vanamehe Film

    2019 | Animation, Puppet | Director: Mikk Mägi, Oskar Lehemaa

    This cartoon movie is epic road movie where our heroes must face festival hippies, forest creeps, sawmill workers and other dangers commonly found in the Estonian countryside.

  • Phantom Owl Forest
    Phantom Owl Forest

    Original title: Eia jõulud Tondikakul

    2018 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Anu Aun

    Adventures are going to begin when 10-year old city girl Eia is brought to mysterious Phantom Owl Farm for the winter holiday.

  • Cutting Through
    Cutting Through

    Original title: Läbilõikamine. Meie maailm, 10/12

    2016 | Documentary | Director: Ove Musting

    The documentary introduces excerpts of those against the Nicaragua Canal fighting for their human rights, public order, democracy, private property and freedom of expression.

  • Landscape patterns
    Landscape patterns

    Original title: Maastiku mustrid

    2014 | Documentary, Nature | Director: Riho Västrik

    The diversity of Estonian landscapes is like a unique patchwork quilt. It is loved by local fauna and is a part of the Estonian genetic code.

  • Tsirkusetuur
    Tsirkusetuur

    2010 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Jaak Kilmi, Andres Maimik

  • Kingdom of the Elk
    Kingdom of the Elk

    Title in Estonian: Põdra kuningriik

    2007 | Documentary, Nature | Director: Rein Maran

    Documentary journey directed by Rein Maran in the hidden world of the elks. The documentary observes the life of these peaceful wild animals and their relationship with other animals and people.

  • The Little Short-Sighted Snake
    The Little Short-Sighted Snake

    Original title: Väike lühinägelik boamadu

    2006 | Animation, Cartoon | Director: Aina Järvine, Meelis Arulepp

    This fun children’s film tells the story of a little, inquisitive and short-sighted young snake named Kaabriel, whose unconventional ways help him defeat the bully of the jungle – the scary ´two-legged` It.

  • Ramses's Tricks III
    Ramses's Tricks III

    Original title: Ramsese vembud

    1987 | Animation, Cartoon, Commissioned, Other categories | Director: Heiki Ernits

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