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Tsaari sõjalaev

1997 | Documentary | Director: Indrek Kangur
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Unfinished Story of the Estonia Ferry Disaster

Original title: Lõputu lugu Estoniast

1996 | Documentary | Director: Mark Soosaar
Saa vabaks, Eesti meri

1991 | Documentary | Director: Toivo Kusmin
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Idatuuletorm

1989 | Documentary | Director: Kristjan Svirgsden
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Call by the sea

Title in Estonian: Mere kutse

1985 | Documentary | Director: Toivo Kusmin

Documentary directed by Toivo Kuzmin about the problems of Estonian shipping, preparing and educating the young marines.

"Call by the sea" is the last film of the trilogy of sea-related films directed by Toivo Kuzmin. The documentary talks about the problems in the field of Estonian shipping, preparing and educating the young marines. The filmmakers observe the entrance exams at the Estonian Nautical School, life at the school and at sea. The question of marine education is discussed by the headmaster of the nautical school, head of Estonian Shipping, head of fish industry, ship captains, marines and students of the nautical school.
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The land of marines

Title in Estonian: Meremeeste maa

1982 | Documentary | Director: Toivo Kuzmin

The work and life of the marines in the motor ships "Fricis Rozin" and "Timur Frunze" that belong to Estonian shipping company.

Filmmakers observe the life, work and daily activities of the marines on motor ships "Fricis Rozin" and "Timur Frunze". The life on the ships follows its own rules, however, the living and working conditions of the marines have improved. Just like daily life keeps changing, the seamen's life is influenced by innovations as well.
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Ettevaatust - Hiiu madal

1981 | Documentary | Director: Vello Aruoja
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Land amidst the sea

Title in Estonian: Maa keset merd

1981 | Documentary | Director: Virve Koppel

The small island of Kihnu and its diligent residents.

The small island of Kihnu and its residents who try to take care of the welfare of the island with the population of 700. The documentary introduces Jaan Vahkel, captain of the transportation ship "Kajak"; fisherman Mihkel Oad; Kuldar Kaare, secretary of the Communist Party of collective farm "Pärnu Kalur"; Mait Metsatalu, head of department in the collective farm; Felix Kangur, head of the collective farm; Marta Vambola, head of the sewing department in construction; associate professor in economy Heino Levald and Valter Udam, the first secretary of the Pärnu disctrict committee.
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What is the best thing about Kotka?

Title in Estonian: Mis on Kotkas kõige parem?

1981 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Julia Guteva-Sillart

Introduction of Kotka, the twin town of Tallinn.

Documentary about the town of Kotka. Information about its history and maritime affairs. Residents talk about their town. Opening celebration for the Lenin's bust.
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A.Niit

1980 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Vitali Gorbunov

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