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At The Water's Edge

Original title: Vete piiril

2023 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Mirjam Matiisen

A portrait of a remarkable woman who lives alone in the remote part of Estonia, in Soomaa National Park. Every Spring, the area gets badly flooded for weeks at times, but still, she has no plans of leaving.

Ulvi lives in the backcountry of central Estonia, in Soomaa National Park. Every Spring the surrounding area gets flooded due to the nearby river. Still, she has no plans of leaving her home. What keeps her in Soomaa and how does she deal with the extreme living conditions?
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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.

Wild animals are in trouble. In areas that have always been covered with forests, there are now new housing estates, highways and polygons. Because of human activity, more and more animals get into accidents. But the injured animals still have hope because volunteer foster mothers take care for them, heal them and let them go back to nature.
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Hippodrome

Originaalpealkiri: Hipodroom

2021 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Vladimir Loginov

An ode to a faded jewel in the heart of the Estonian capital – Tallinn Hippodrome. Once a majestic racecourse track, all that is left is a lonely horse stable. Today it has become a social club for bizarre parties, engagement photo sessions and a home for young girls and old men taking care of the remaining racehorses.

Located in the heart of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, the Hippodrome used to be the centre of entertainment for all its neighbouring countries. For nearly 100 years, it has lured visitors with bets and races, and the chance to try their luck with the totalisator. All that remains today of this majestic racecourse is a lonely horse stable. Now it is more of a social club than a prestigious racetrack. Animal lovers and sports fans still meet here despite the poor conditions. Bizarre parties and engagement photo sessions are held at the Hippodrome, and this is where the best Swedish ...
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Zoopark

2017 | Documentary | Director: Marta Pulk

The discomfort that people feel when looking monkeys in a cage is a warning sign.

Visiting the zoo is a feast day. The zoo is a place where the lion and the hare live happily side by side and the children train makes daring circles. Many don’t know that the zoo is open 365 days a year and just like the animals, does not rest the people who take care of them. Film opens the hidden side of legendary Tallinn Zoo and speaks of the animals and humanity.
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But the Goats?

Original title: Aga kitsed?

1998 | Documentary | Director: Liivo Niglas

Debut documentary by Liivo Niglas about a French family growing goats and making goat cheese.

The Delabouglise family in France grows goats and makes goat cheese. This is not that difficult thing to do for living, however, one has to have time and will to do it. Farmer Etienne goes to sell goat cheese at the local market. Children can come to the farm during their summer holidays in order to get acquainted to country life. All this is not profitable and the family discusses on future options.
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Zoo-Tallinn

1988 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Rein Maran
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Wonderful New Year's Night

Original title: Imeline nääriöö

1984 | Animation, Puppet | Director: Riho Unt, Hardi Volmer

A story of two toys – a doll and a goose, who quit the shop at a Christmas night and begin their journey to them whom they are determined to – children.

A family who, at the beginning of the story gives up the plan to buy toys, forms the frame for the film. Finally the same toys, the doll and the goose, find their way to them through the Christmas night. The toys’ journey ends with an extraordinary miracle that fits for a Christmas night.
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Eesti NSV loomakasvatus

1979 | Other categories, Commissioned, Educational | Director: Heli Speek
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Estonian Games in Adelaide. Zoo

Title in Estonian: Eesti mängud Adelaide`s. Zoo

1975 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

20th Estonian Games in Australia take place in Adelaide on December 26–31, 1975 at the same time with 9th Estonian Days.

20th Estonian Games in Australia take place in Adelaide at the end of December 1975. Athletes have lined up in the sports hall, the national flag of Estonia is carried in. The opening speech of the Estonian Games - Osvald Randva, chairman of the Estonian Sports Society in Australia, is welcoming the participants. Swimming competitions in the outdoor pool: young men and women competing in various swimming styles. Awarding the winners. Running, girls' shot put, high and long jump, discus throw. Referees under the sunshades, the audience. Children petting goats, kangaroos and calves in the zoo. Otters, snakes, sea lions, ...
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Nõukogude Eesti

1969 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Semjon Školnikov