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  • Alone on the Swing
    Alone on the Swing

    Original title: Üksinda kiigel

    2001 | Documentary | Director: Andres Sööt

  • Black Ribbon Day on Aug 23, 1991
    Black Ribbon Day on Aug 23, 1991

    Title in Estonian: Musta lindi päev Kanadas

    1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

    Demonstration on Black Ribbon Day in Canada on August 23rd 1991 for supporting and acknowledging the independence of the Baltic States and other countries.

  • Peace for our homes
    Peace for our homes

    Title in Estonian: Rahu meie kodudele

    1990 | Documentary | Director: Heli Speek

    Documentary directed by Heli Speek about cleric Harald Meri and the murder story of his housemaid in April 1990.

  • With Betti Alver
    With Betti Alver

    Original title: Betti Alveriga

    1990 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Peep Puks

    Recollective portrait documentary directed by Peep Puks about Betti Alver, Estonian writer, poetess and translator.

  • Thirty Years Later
    Thirty Years Later

    Title in Estonian: Kolmkümmend aastat hiljem

    1989 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Jaak Lõhmus

    Portrait documentary about freedom fighter Mart Niklus, his "guilt", years of imprisonment and beliefs.

  • History Exam
    History Exam

    Original title: Ajaloo eksam

    1988 | Documentary | Director: Vello Kallaste

    Documentary by Vello Kallaste about Hans Kruus, a historian and politician with colourful destiny, in the turmoil of historical events.

  • In Aid of Life
    In Aid of Life

    Original title: Aidake meid elada

    1988 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Märt Müür

    Documentary by Märt Müür about the life of Kalev Raave - a head of agricultural holding, member of the communist party and a social activist.

  • Pastor Mõtsnik in St. Michael's Church in Uppsala, 1988
    Pastor Mõtsnik in St. Michael's Church in Uppsala, 1988

    Title in Estonian: Pastor Mõtsnik Uppsala Mikaeli kirikus 1988

    1988 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

    Pastor Harri Mõtsnik emigrated to Sweden from Estonia. Together with rural dean Voldemar Takkel he serves the congregation during the service at St. Michael's Church, Uppsala on October 23, 1988.

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