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Homing Beyond

Original title: Põlvkond piiri taga

2022 | Documentary | Director: Terje Toomistu

Young Estonians with colorful destinies living in different parts of the world share honestly and openly their personal stories and feelings about migration, belonging and roots.

At the heart of the film is a generation born after Estonia joined the European Union and who decided to go abroad to work, study or explore the world. But years later, returning to Estonia is often not as easy. The new place of residence often offers attractive career prospects and better living conditions, and important close relationships have developed. People fall in love and get married, find new comfort zones and ways to step out of them again. Terje Toomistu's documentary brings to the viewer a story about Estonians with colorful destinies living in different parts of the world, who ...
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Leonhard Lapin. Process

Original title: Leonhard Lapin. Protsess

2020 | Documentary, Portrait | Director:

This film portraits Leonhard Lapin, a creator born in an Estonian small town called Räpina in the 1950s, who becomes one of the most outstanding avant-garde artists on the Soviet Estonian art and architecture scene. The film also reveals the creator’s worldview, beliefs and rebellious nature.

This film portraits Leonhard Lapin, a creator born in an Estonian small town called Räpina in the 1950s, who becomes one of the most outstanding avant-garde artists on the Soviet Estonian art and architecture scene. In the second half of the 1960s, deep in the middle of the Soviet era, Lapin went to the capital to study architecture at the Art Institute. Lapin is especially inspired by pre-war Estonian funk architecture and Russian constructivists. In contrast, the bleak mass production on the actual building arena provokes protest and anger. He finds many like-minded people, and his artistic circle of friends ...
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Ahto. Chasing A Dream

Original title: Ahto. Unistuste jaht

2018 | Documentary | Director: Jaanis Valk

An adventurer who dreams big and wants to prove to the world that his dream is possible, finds himself in the middle of the war and in the turmoil of complex human relationships...

A documentary about Ahto Valter, a big dreamer, a great adventurer and sailor whose journey around the world on a sailboat that carries his name makes young boys yearn for adventure, young ladies write love letters and reporters follow him everywhere. Nobody knew what was this motivator that made him do it. A hero's restless mind, hardships over the years chasing his dream and failures on the way can be seen in the film that uses unique archive material to open up the cravings and challenges of an explorer from the previous century. A colourful journey around the world can ...
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Helga and Enn Nõu Celebrate Their Birthdays on September 21, 1991

Title in Estonian: Helga ja Enn Nõu ühine sünnipäevapidu 21.09.1991

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Helga and Enn Nõu celebrate their birthdays on September 21, 1991.

Helga and Enn Nõu celebrate their birthdays in their home Askvägen. Among the guests there are daughters Laine and Liia, son Heino, Enn's parents Joosep and Alide and other family members. First they talk in Swedish, then in Estonian. Enn Nõu says that Estonia is an independent country now.
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Midsummer's Day in Tuna near Uppsala

Title in Estonian: Jaanipäev Uppsala lähistel Tunas

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Enn's father Joosep Nõu recalls his childhood during the preparations for the Midsummer's Eve celebrations. Performance of folk dancers in Tuna on June 21, 1991.

Helga and Enn Nõu visiting Enn's parents and preparing for the Midsummer's Eve celebrations. Joosep Nõu recalls events from his childhood; his father and relatives; the people of Muhu island who went to the mainland; accommodating Russian sailors. Alide and Helga have set the festive table. Folk dancers are performing in the central ground of Tuna.
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Family Ehin, Kalle Muuli and Malle Aleksius in Askvägen on December 30, 1989

Title in Estonian: Perekond Ehin, Kalle Muuli ja Malle Aleksius Askvägenil 30.12.1989

1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The Ehin family, Kalle Muuli and Malle Aleksius from Estonia are visiting the Nõu family in Askvägen, Uppsala on December 30, 1989.

Andres Ehin and Ly Seppel with their children, Kalle Muuli and Malle Aleksius from Estonia are visiting the Nõu family in Askvägen, Uppsala on December 30, 1989. Conversation about travelling.
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Opening of the Art Exhibition by Helga Nõu, Laine Nõu Englesson and the Vesterberg family in Stockholm Estonian House in 1989

Helga Nõu, Laine Nõu Englessoni ja Vesterbergide kunstinäituse avamine Stockholmi Eesti Majas 1989

1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Preview of the art exhibition "Mothers and Daughters" held in Stockholm Estonian House on November 11, 1989. Artworks by Helga Nõu; Laine Nõu Englesson; Annakarina, Merit and Hill Vesterberg.

Preview of the art exhibition "Mothers and Daughters" held in Stockholm Estonian House on November 11, 1989. Helga Nõu and Laine Nõu are exhibiting their paintings and watercolor works. Painted porcelain by Hill Vesterberg; textile art by Annakarina and Merit Vesterberg. Paintings and watercolours in the exhibition hall. Opening speech by Alur Reinans, guests are greeting the artists, welcoming drink and snacks, conversations. Helga and Enn's children with their spouses, relatives and acquaintances have gathered in the exhibition space.
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Visiting Virve Aruoja-Hellström in Uppsala 1987

Title in Estonian: Virve Aruoja-Hellströmi pool Uppsalas 1987

1987 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Enn and Helga Nõu visiting film director Virve Aruoja-Hellström in Uppsala on January 3, 1987.

Enn and Helga Nõu visiting film director Virve Aruoja-Hellström in Uppsala. Virve is experimenting with various rhythms on synthesizer. Different tapestries with Estonian national handcraft patterns. The table is set by a special-looking Christmas tree. Virve is cutting cake for the guests and lighting candles. Enn is discussing about the autofocus and manual focusing.
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Family 50

Original title: Perekond 50

1984 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Family chronicle of the married writers' couple Helga and Enn Nõu reflecting the years 1979-1984.

The Nõu family on Kvarntorp hill near Örebro. Heino Nõu with the kite plane. Jaak Kiviloog with his family. Lifting the Nõu family's speedboat from Fyris river, transporting it on the truck through Uppsala. Heino Nõu's first car Volvo Amazon. The Nõu family with Liia and her friend in Bishop island in June 1980. Heino Nõu's 19th birthday in Askvägen in December 1980. The speedboat of the Nõu family in Skarholmen. In June 1981, Heino Nõu graduates from the upper secondary school. At sea with the speedboat near the Skokloster peninsula. Heino Nõu in the uniform of Swedish defence forces ...
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Relatives 8

Original title: Sugulased 8

1984 | Amateur films | Director:

Relatives and acquaintances of the married writers' couple Helga and Enn Nõu in Sweden in 1978-1984.

Visiting Enel and Lars Åke Hägglöf in Örnsköldsvik in March 1978 when there is still plenty of snow on the ground. Helga Nõu's father Aleksander Raukas's 78th birthday is celebrated in Stuvsta. Helga with her mother and father, also her daughters Laine and Liia are present. Enn Nõu's aunt Senta Ennus from San Francisco is visiting in Uppsala, walking around with Enn Nõu's parents. Aleksander Raukas turns 79 in 1979. Visiting Reet Nõu in Enköping in May. Helga Nõu's uncle Heino Reiman with his wife Helve have come from Estonia to visit the Nõu family. They are having a ride ...
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