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Funeral Diaries

Original title: Matusepäevikud

2019 | Documentary | Director: Marko Raat

The daily bread of ministers of small congregations is not sermons in the church; it is constant work with the old and the dying. A holy man who has been removed from his friends and peers and suddenly transplanted into another culture is often lonely and broken himself.

Three ministers have been invited from Estonia to serve the exile congregations in Toronto. By now, the main job of Jüri, Kalle and Mart is to bury the generation that fled Estonia in 1944. The documentary uses burials to talk about the disappearance of traditional funeral services and the profession of clergyman. The everyday life of the three protagonists tells a bigger story of church, faith and a fading émigré identity. The main characters have a modern and bright outlook on life and while practicing a past profession try to adopt to the ever-changing world where everything old and familiar slips ...
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Eesti NSV esivõistlused mäesuusatamises

1959 | Amateur films | Director:
Nõukogude Eesti

1959 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Ülo Tambek
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"The Lost Son" on stage

Original title: "Kadunud poeg" laval

1958 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Reet Kasesalu

Scene from Egon Rannet's theatrical play "The Lost Son" performed by the Tallinn State Academic Drama Theatre.

Scene from Egon Rannet's theatrical play "The Lost Son" performed by the Tallinn State Academic Drama Theatre. The original work "The Lost Son" by Estonian writer Egon Rannet was staged at the Tallinn State Academic Drama Theatre. The son's role is played by Kaarel Karm, the role of his mother is played by Katrin Välbe. Scene from the play (synchronized).
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10 year anniversary of gas in Kohtla-Järve

Original title: 10 aastat Kohtla-Järve gaasi

1958 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Reet Kasesalu

Gathering at the Kohtla-Järve oil-shale processing plant.

Gathering at the Kohtla-Järve oil-shale processing plant. Celebration of the tenth anniversary of the day when industrial oil shale gas was first introduced into the pipelines. The celebration is held in the culture house of Kohtla-Järve. The festive gathering where the manager of the plant, Pushkov, congratulates the workers, applause fills the hall. Chemical engineer Richard Joonas in the hall and at work. Generator plant worker Aleksander Kirk, brigade leader of the furnace workshop Aime Heile, and young worker Evgeny Aleksandrov working in the factory. An overview of the building complex of the oil shale processing plant.
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Celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the Estonian Committee in Stockholm on March 21st, 1958

Title in Estonian: Eesti Komitee 15. aastapäeva tähistamine Stockholmis 21.03.1958

1958 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the Estonian Committee in Stockholm on March 21st, 1958.

Celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the Estonian Committee in Stockholm on March 21st, 1958. Among the guests there are August Rei, Helmi Mäelo, Aleksander Warma, Heinrich Mark, Aadu Lüüs, Arvo Horm, Johannes Oskar Lauri, Johannes Lindvere, Valter Tauli, Aksel Mark and others.
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Celebrations of May 1st

Original title: 1. mai pidustused

1958 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Vladimir Parvel

Military parade and workers' demonstration on Victory Square (Võidu väljak) in Tallinn.

Military parade and workers' demonstration on Victory Square (Võidu väljak) in Tallinn. There are sounds of fanfare as the May parade of the Tallinn garrisons begins at Victory Square. Young soldiers, naval forces and motorized units pass by with military equipment. The demonstration of Tallinn workers is opened by flag bearers, followed by representatives of industrial enterprises carrying flags, banners, portraits of Communist Party and government leaders, and various props. Greetings are shouted from the grandstand, and the crowd responds with cheers of "Hurrah!" Balloons are released into the air. A timely interview is given by Erich Allik, a smelter from ...
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ENSV kergejõustikulaager Käärikul

1958 | Amateur films | Director:
Eesti NSV noorsugu

1958 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Reet Kasesalu
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Eesti loodus Hiiumaa

1958 | Amateur films | Director: