Uku Masing (11.08.1909-25.04.1985, born in Raikküla parish, Lipa village) was a theologian, Orientalist, philosopher, poet, folklorist and ethnologist. more
Uku Masing (11.08.1909-25.04.1985, born in Raikküla parish, Lipa village) was a theologian, Orientalist, philosopher, poet, folklorist and ethnologist. The residents of Masing's home village recall their memories about Uku Masing and his family. close
The action in the film Itelmeeni lood (Itelmen Stories) revolves around the traditional practice of sable hunting, once common among elemmen hunters in more
The action in the film Itelmeeni lood (Itelmen Stories) revolves around the traditional practice of sable hunting, once common among elemmen hunters in Kamchatka and the Far East. Today there are only about 20 Itelmen hunters left.
In the course of the story, The Itelmen Stories goes beyond its original purpose and touches on the themes of the native language, traditions and hunting skills that are remembered today, but no longer used. Two hunters wander through the wilderness and lost villages of Kamchatka, remembering what was once associated with their people and that probably forever disappears into oblivion. close
The documentary “Merry Old Farts” (Nagu kärbeste sumin), staged by Estonian directed by Manfred Vainokivi, tells the story of two elderly men, in the more
The documentary “Merry Old Farts” (Nagu kärbeste sumin), staged by Estonian directed by Manfred Vainokivi, tells the story of two elderly men, in the past filmmakers, who find a new business for themselves.
They used to be filmmakers and filmmakers, but now they are retired. But the old enthusiasm and love of the cinema did not go away. To find a use for their own strength, the characters of the film “Merry old farts” begin to turn their lives into a movie, endlessly boasting to each other about their achievements. close
The Tallinn conflict around a bronze soldier. The Estonian director maintains ideological impartiality and listens to all sides without dividing them more
The Tallinn conflict around a bronze soldier. The Estonian director maintains ideological impartiality and listens to all sides without dividing them into right and wrong. This is not only a study of the political mood in Estonia today, but also a story about the fact that there is no common politics and history: everyone has their own past, heroes and enemies. close
A three-film cassette, "Daisy Petal Game 2" looks at three different lifetimes where a person is forced to make decisions that will affect the rest of more
A three-film cassette, "Daisy Petal Game 2" looks at three different lifetimes where a person is forced to make decisions that will affect the rest of their lives. Such moments come as suddenly and dramatically as the first falling in love. How to deal with these crises in youth, early middle age and golden years? close
A documentary with a mystical-criminal air about a man who studies the story of a photographer from the Estonian diaspora in Canada who drowned 24 years more
A documentary with a mystical-criminal air about a man who studies the story of a photographer from the Estonian diaspora in Canada who drowned 24 years ago. A branching, strange network of predestination is brutally turning against the researcher. The film is composed of material left behind by him. close
In the snowy and secluded Estonian forest, Marti lives his life through routine. Haunted by his past bad judgement, he has become distant and lifeless. more
In the snowy and secluded Estonian forest, Marti lives his life through routine. Haunted by his past bad judgement, he has become distant and lifeless. Kalev, an old local shopkeeper and a friend to Marti, tries convincing Marti to let go of the past and move on. Due to an unexpected event and Kalev's persuasiveness Marti finds himself on the verge of a new beginning. After his routine trip to the shop, Marti finds a young woman Irene at his doorstep. Marti, although hesitant, invites her inside for a tea. It doesn't take Marti long to realize Irene is not who she says she is. Torn between the past and present, Marti finds himself in a cul-de-sac. Meanwhile, Kalev is alarmed by two men parked outside his shop and is certain of their bad intentions. Marti knowing of the sinister plot in motion, has to finally come to terms with himself or suffer the consequences. close
A cruel father turned his daughter’s life into hell. Can the boy, like a prince from a fairy tale, build a new, happy world for her, instead of the nightmare that surrounded her as a child?
A cruel father turned his daughter’s life into hell. Can the boy, like a prince from a fairy tale, build a new, happy world for her, instead of the nightmare that surrounded her as a child? close
Edvard Oja is the object as well as subject of his own film. This is an honest story about chronical alcoholism, about the author's journey through treatment, more
Edvard Oja is the object as well as subject of his own film. This is an honest story about chronical alcoholism, about the author's journey through treatment, religion, death and friendship. Edvard has been always supported by his mother who has provided unconditional love for her son in every situation. Mother is the only one in the documentary who won't ennoble the environment suffering from alcoholism. Yet, her son has no strength to struggle out of his tough situation. Is it possible after all that he will be cured? close
A documentary about how Seto potters (a small people living on the border of Estonia and Russia) loaded their kibbitkas with clay pots and other ceramics, more
A documentary about how Seto potters (a small people living on the border of Estonia and Russia) loaded their kibbitkas with clay pots and other ceramics, packed with food and homemade beer, grabbed accordions on the road and went on a week-long trip to Estonian fairs - pots to sell and show themselves. close
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