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Truth and Justice

Original title: Tõde ja õigus

2019 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Tanel Toom

Estonia, 1872. The uncompromising new owner of Robber’s Rise must battle with hard work, his spiteful neighbor and with his own family and beliefs to transform the poor land into a flourishing farm of his dreams – to bring truth and justice to a god forsaken place.

Estonia, 1872. The uncompromising new owner of Robber’s Rise must battle with hard work, his spiteful neighbour and with his own family and beliefs to transform the poor land into a flourishing farm of his dreams – to bring truth and justice to a god forsaken place. Young and energetic man Andres together with his wife Krõõt arrives to his new farm bought on a loan to establish their new life. Robber’s Rise must become a place, that’ll take care of the family. Household needs a lot of work and consistency – battle with nature, fate and his spiteful neighbour Pearu ...
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As Time Goes On

Original title in Estonian: "Aeg ei peatu"

2012 | Students film, Short | Director: Moonika Siimets

Romantic comedy with old people.

Malle does not want to live anymore. She does not come out from bed, watches whodunits from TV and makes her even more sick than she actually is. The only meaning of Malle's life is her daugther Miina, who takes care of her and with whom Malle cleverly manipulates. One day there is an unexpected suprise behind her door and Malle has to make an important desicion.
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What if the grass was greener

Original title: Kui seda metsa ees ei oleks...

2007 | Documentary | Director: Ergo Kuld

Does the list of schools based on formal results prove anything after all? The documentary tells about a small school - Misso Secondary School - that is the last one in the list.

According to the results of the final exams, Misso Secondary School has been losing the competition among Estonian high schools for years. Tallinn French Lyceum, Secondary School No 21, Tallinn English College and other elite schools have had the leading positions. How adequate are these results after all? What do the little „straw-heads“ (so were the pupils of Misso Secondary School called in a respectable publication) think of it? What do their teachers and tutors think? The film searches for the answers through the everyday life of a province school and philosophy. Are we ready to look inside ourselves and ...
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On the Other Side of Leprosy

Original title: Teisel pool pidalitõbe

2006 | Documentary | Director: Vahur Laiapea, Peeter Simm
CBC News - Estonian boy Kristo

Original title: CBC News - Kristo saabus ravile Montreali

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

CBC News's story about an Estonian boy who arrives in Canada to receive orthopedic treatment.

CBC News's story about a 4-year-old Estonian boy who arrives in Canada to receive medical treatment. Montreal Hospital has offered a reduced price for the boy's treatment, local Estonians in Toronto have also given their support. Malle Maria Leitham from Montreal Estonian Society comments on the story. The little boy's feet require orthopedic treatment. Kriso with his mother in the hospital room. Doctor Edward Said is speaking about his treatment in the news. The film shows Kristo's arrival in Toronto, Mother's Day concert in Estonian Baptist Church in Toronto, Kriso playing with her mother in the playground. In his hospital ...
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Kristo - Estonian Boy Treated in Canada

Original title: Kristo - eesti poiss, keda raviti Kanadas

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

A little Estonian boy arrives at Canada in order to get orthopedic treatment.

A four-year-old boy Kristo and his mother arrive on a bus. Mother is pushing the lightweight stroller where Kristo is sitting and holding his crutches. One of his legs needs orthopedic treatment. Kristo is using crutches when going to a playground - namely, he is jumping on one foot. His mother asks him to exercise with his handicapped foot. Kristo is playing with his toy cars in a sandbox while shoveling sand to the dumpcart. Finally he pours sand out of his boots and tries to ride a bicycle. Riding downhill with one foot goes well but it is complicated ...
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Mother's Day service in Toronto Estonian Baptist Church

Original title: Emadepäeva kontsert Toronto Eesti Baptistikirikus

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Children are performing in Toronto Estonian Baptist Church; among the children there is also 4-year-old Kristo who has arrived from Estonia to Canada for medical treatment.

Mothers' Day concert is held in Toronto Estonian Baptist Church. Little children in festive outfit come to the stage. Excerpts from children's performances. 4-year-old Kristo who has arrived from Estonia for his medical treatment performs a song based on a poem "Tears of happiness". The audience is clapping hands. Children are reciting poems and singing. The prayer of intercession for the success of Kriso's forthcoming operation is read by priest Jüri Puusaag. Children are giving flowers to mothers and grandmothers. Kristo brings a white carnation to his mother.
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Ilmar Heinsoo speech (2)

Title in Estonian: Ilmar Heinsoo kõne (2)

1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia was celebrated in the hall of Toronto University where speeches were given by Canadian politician Tony Ruprecht and the Estonian Honorary Consul in Canada Ilmar Heinsoo.

The 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia was celebrated in the hall of Toronto University in Canada in 1989. The event has been recorded by Edgar Väär, the video consists of different pieces. In this section the festive event continues and speeches are given by Canadian politician Tony Ruprecht and the Estonian Honorary Consul in Canada Ilmar Heinsoo. Singing of a mixed choir in national costumes finishes this piece, the song of Ülo Vinter is conducted by Roman Toi.
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Tööd ja tegemised

1988 | Animation, Puppet | Director: Hardi Volmer
Dr Seppo

Original title: Doktor Seppo

1981 | Documentary | Director: Jaan Ruus

Documentary about dr Seppo, his treatment techniques and methods.

Dr Arnold Seppo talks about the innovative treatment methods and equipment he has invented himself, he also brings examples of healed patients. Dr Seppo is a traumatologist and inventor. His ideas are supported or opposed by medical scientists all over the Soviet Union – V. Kalnberzs, H. Jansons, B. Äniline, G. Ilizarov, U.Sibul. By 1981, the Laboratory and Clinic of Scientific Research of Metalosteosynthesis has been named after its founder A. Seppo. Head of the clinic Uku Truupõld, and head of the patent department Ljudmilla Gans continue the work of Dr Seppo.
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