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  • The Turnip
    The Turnip

    Original title: Naeris

    2022 | Animation, Puppet | Director: Piret Sigus, Silja Saarepuu

    The underground view to the story that is known by peasants point of view. Who owns the catch?

  • Water in a Sieve. Merle Karusoo
    Water in a Sieve. Merle Karusoo

    Original title: Sõelaga vett. Merle Karusoo

    2021 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Kristin Raup, Madli Lääne

    A biographical documentary film by Kristin Raup and Madli Lääne about Merle Karusoo, the Estonian stage director and collector of local biographies.

  • Cerberus
    Cerberus

    2020 | Feature film, Short | Director: Kaspar Ainelo

    When truth goes missing, lies start to grow, leaving no room for miracles to be born. An ode to the post-truth world. A short film directed by Kaspar Ainelo about a lost dog, a crime and victims.

  • At the End of the Day
    At the End of the Day

    Original title: Päeva lõpus

    2009 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Maiju Ingman

    Maiju Ingman's drama about loneliness, love, childhood memories and vanishing village life.

  • The Gardener
    The Gardener

    Original title: Aednik

    2001 | Feature film, Short | Director: Liina Triškina-Vanhatalo, Andrés Joaquin Sendino

    Parable about the destructive vicious circle of loneliness, obsessions, love and giving it up.

  • But Where Should We Play Today
    But Where Should We Play Today

    Original title: Aga kus me täna mängime

    1982 | Documentary | Director: Tiina Mägi

    Children of the old town of Tallinn need their own playground.

  • Cuckoo, You Sing Away ...
    Cuckoo, You Sing Away ...

    Title in Estonian: Kuku sa, kägu…

    1976 | Documentary | Director: Heli Speek

    Documentary directed by Heli Speek about the former village of Kadaka and the emerging residential district of Mustamäe.

  • Valgu koolimetskond
    Valgu koolimetskond

    1975 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Semjon Školnikov

  • Nõukogude Eesti
    Nõukogude Eesti

    1969 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Toivo Kusmin

  • Nõukogude Eesti
    Nõukogude Eesti

    1963 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Aleksandr Mandrõkin

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