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Flying Bird

2021 | Students film, Documentary | Director: Sarvin Sefatyar

Searching for Ilmar Hellamaa, an Estonian folk musician, wood craftsman and folk instrument kannel maker. After the first interview he disappeared.

Ilmar Hellamaa (street musician) is the main subject of the documentary but the documentary is not just about him. It’s also opening a way through for people like him who are forgotten in the modern society and they are the representation of our root and culture. The Purpose is to hear his words through feeling his music and to empathise with him. Then hear stories from the people who had noticed him in years whether they are locals or immigrants.
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The Tour of Dreams

Original title: Unistus Ameerika tuurist

2021 | Documentary, Music Documentary | Director: Madis Ligema, Taavi Arus

When no public recognition at home, a gospel band Robirohi plans the tour to the source of gospel music, to perform at the halls of fame in Kentucky, USA.

This documentary is a film about bluegrass, gospel and god, in one of the most secular countries in the world. "Robirohi" is not a very well known band in Estonia. Most of their concerts are held in churches and congregations, their soulful music gets little plays on non-christian radio stations. Nearly all band members have felt enlightenment: "It is as if a warm wave of light passes through all your body". All members but one. The band would love to be famous one day – but is gospel the right path to take? They book their dream tour to America, ...
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Folk you!

Original title: Folk juu!

2012 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Andres Keil

Colourful characters and moments from the 20th Viljandi Folk Music Festival.

Twenty years ago a bunch of folk musicians met in Viljandi and this meeting led to the first folk music festival in Viljandi. Today when the festival celebrates its 20th anniversary there are young people in their early twenties, wearing some instrument and having music in their hearts.They have a different world view and their values are valuable.Jaak Johanson, the leading figure of Estonian folk music, walks and mingles with them. Folk is the new punk.
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When I Start ... Part Two

Title in Estonian: Kui mina hakkan...II

2009 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Mati Viiul

Documentary about Igor Tõnurist, activist of Estonian folklore movement.

Igor Tõnurist, folklorist and researcher of folk music, introduces folk instruments and tells about this publications on folklore. He explains the principles of wearing national costume and of folk music. Interviewed by film director Mati Viiul.
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Mari Song Festival

The original title "Laulupidu Marimaal"

2008 | Students film, Documentary | Director: Aleksei Aleksejev
Spring

2008 | Amateur films, Movie | Director: Sander Maran, Karl Joosep Ilves
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When I Start ... Part One

Title in Estonian: Kui mina hakkan...I

2007 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Mati Viiul

Portrait documentary about Igor Tõnurist, the activist of Estonian folklore movement.

Igor Tõnurist, folklorist and researcher of folk music, tells about his research activities. He is characterized by Ingrid Rüütel, Anne Ojalo, Aivar Jürgenson and others. Igor Tõnurist's extensive knowledge about folk instrument music, folk songs and folk dance is awe-inspiring. Folk costumes and the wearing traditions serve as a special place in Tõnurist's research. It is his life's work to study Estonian heritage, to preserve it and pass it to the future generations.
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Vormsi päevad

1990 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Olav Kruus
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Oskar Luts - 100

1986 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Heikki Aasaru
Rahvamaja

1985 | Documentary | Director: Andres Sööt
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