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  • Estonian Writers and Cultural Activists in Exile in 1947–1948
    Estonian Writers and Cultural Activists in Exile in 1947–1948

    Title in Estonian: Raamat - kodu kaunim ehe

    1948 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Harald Perten

    Overview about the activity of the expatriate Estonian publishing house "Orto" and the publication process of the epic "Kalevipoeg" in Sweden.

  • Opening of the Book Exhibition of "Orto" Publishing House in Stockholm
    Opening of the Book Exhibition of "Orto" Publishing House in Stockholm

    Title in Estonian: Kirjastuse Orto raamatunäituse avamine Stockholmis

    1948 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

    Opening of the book exhibition of publishing house "Orto" in the premises of Stockholm Young Men Christian Association on June 25, 1948.

  • The Estonian in Exile
    The Estonian in Exile

    Title in Estonian: Eestlane paguluses

    1948 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

    The post-war life of Estonians in the refugee camps in Denmark, Germany, Switzerland and France in spring and summer 1948.

  • The Estonians' Song Festival in Sweden
    The Estonians' Song Festival in Sweden

    Title in Estonian: Eestlaste laulupidu Stockholmis

    1948 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Harald Perten

    Estonian song festival held in Stockholm in 1948.

  • Contemporaries in Front of the Camera 1957-1974, 4/5
    Contemporaries in Front of the Camera 1957-1974, 4/5

    Original title: Kaasaegseid kaamera ees 1957-1974, 4/5

    Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

    The film has recorded expatriate Estonian people active in culture and social life in 1957-1974.

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