Estonian Soil and Estonian Ruja

Estonian Soil and Estonian Ruja 2017

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On August 20th of 2017 the legendary Estonian rock band Ruja was reunited. They performed for just one show at the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds. The event was the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the restoration of Estonian independence. The original members of the band were joined by Estonia’s most talented instrumentalists and singers. The pairing produced a powerful and engaging concert that created an unforgettable experience for everyone attending it.

2017

Touched by the Ocean

Touched by the Ocean 2017

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The documentary film „Touched by the Ocean“ tells a story of a man who has loads of willpower, a big heart and is crazy enough to swim from Europe to Africa in order to cross the punishing Strait of Gibraltar. All that for a good and gallant cause.

2017

ˌaɪs ˈkriːm, aɪ skriːm

ˌaɪs ˈkriːm, aɪ skriːm 2025

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Avoiding responsibilities, men run to the ice cream van. Meanwhile women scream. But the daily routine pattern breaks because the Old Lady dies. Fortunately the Priest finds a fish. … happy end.

2025

Peanuts

Peanuts 2025

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Ronja's 25th birthday spirals into chaos as her desperate bid for attention leads to her boyfriend's severe allergic reaction and a misinterpreted suicide attempt.

2025

Until the End

Until the End 2025

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Running is the easiest way to get to know yourself. The Paris Marathon, the Tallinn Marathon – the list could go on. These competitions challenge professional and amateur athletes alike. In recent years, recreational sports have grown in popularity in Estonia, with many events to participate in and plenty of participants. It has become part of the lifestyle. The documentary “Until the End” introduces four inspiring runners: Liis-Grete Hussar, Karel Hussar, Sandra Ratasepp, and Meelis Kalda. The film binds together professional sports and recreational running, highlighting both passionate moments of competition and personal challenges. Director Andres Luidre showcases the passion and perseverance that motivates people to do sports, even at amateur level. The joy of movement, being healthy, and overcoming oneself are the main priorities, with the medal at the finish line being just a nice bonus.

2025

Scarlet

Scarlet 2023

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Becoming parents is the happiest day of most people's lives—but not for Gerhard and Keity, because the birth leaves both the newborn and the mother in critical condition. Gerhard is forced to face this situation alone, as he cannot be with Keity in the hospital. The film follows him over the next few days—with the first 72 hours being the most critical time for the newborn.

2023

Border

Border 2025

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Over four days, director undertakes an 80-kilometer solo journey on foot from Narva, Estonia—her homeland—to her grandmother’s grave in Slantsy, Russia, just beyond the border.

2025

Urmas Ott. One Man Show

Urmas Ott. One Man Show 2018

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Vahur Kersna’s 2018 portrayal of Urmas Ott, created at the time when ten years had passed since the day Estonia’s most iconic television star took his final flight to the screens in the sky.

2018

Architect

Architect 1986

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Architects discuss architectual challenges in Tallinn, Estonia. In particular Pirita Purjespordikeskus, hotel Olümpia and Linnahall.

1986

Doprat - Tartu

Doprat - Tartu 2025

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Tartu, Estonia's second-largest city, is widely considered to be the intellectual centre of the country and was the European Capital of Culture in 2024. Reason enough to accompany writer-in-residence Katrin Groth at work. She offers in-depth insights into the history of both the city and Estonia, as well as German-Estonian relations.

2025

Kissing Your Tongue

Kissing Your Tongue 2022

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Two lovers, separated by languages, confess to each other in their own native tongues.

2022

Toy Factory

Toy Factory 2015

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Two people play a game that affects the world of smaller players.

2015

Surrogate

Surrogate 1986

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The work with a fragmentary structure includes an overview of the contents of the trash can, stunt failures and plasticine animation.

1986

Domestic Deterrence

Domestic Deterrence 2011

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A young and strong human body is mother nature's piece of art. But should everything it faces become art as well? And if all art is only an imitation, then what does the world of fine arts imitate if some its closets are full of hidden 3D ghosts?

2011

Strays

Strays 2009

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Nazeeya, a 24-year-old immigrant girl from the Caucasus, has one day to find a man to marry in Estonia, before her devout Muslim grandfather, Jassim, marries her away to a friend in the village they're from.

2009

The Lightship Kulis

The Lightship Kulis 2001

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Anything can happen at sea. You are eating your daily sandwich on the deck of the ship when suddenly some shark with its dorsal fin swollen from greed, or gigantic sly seagull, or a spicy storm that has just capsized a spice ship, attacks you. That is just the way it is at sea, and those storm are the absolute worst. But nevertheless, as opposed to other ships, one ship must always be at sea, even if it is raining stone herrings from the sky!

2001

Elulõim

Elulõim 1986

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A documentary about the multitude of insect, bird and animal species in the nature.

1986