مشهور له Estonia

According to pop culture mythology, Paris Hilton “invented” the selfie in 2006. In factual terms, Uber and its rideshare model was officially launched in 2010. Mare Tralla’s video precedes - and reflects - both of these cultural landmarks that have since become nouns. In this piece, no words are needed: a woman rides in the backseat, entranced by pulsing rhythms. Through a double-layered image - or perhaps an altered state of mind - we follow the movements of a fleeting moment inside a car.

A documentary that follows possible steps and rules of the hookup culture game in a club in Tallinn. A sociological portrait that documents different mindsets and attitudes from men and women on the dance floor and in (night)life, accompanied by hit clubbing tracks of the time.

How to cope as a fish-headed man in human society?

A mosaic city portrait of Tartu, Estonia.

A student animated film by Mikk Rand

A woman moves out of a nursing home where she has been for some time. The house she moves into is inhabited by a ghost who doesn't like anyone new coming into the house. The ghost sets out to scare the woman out of the house.

About a poor fisherman, his greedy wife, and a wish-fulfilling talking crab.

The film follows a handful of people with Russian roots living in Estonia who, unlike many of their compatriots, have found their way into the hearts of Estonians. How, and how much have they had to pay for it?

Lost film. The military oriented comedy tells about a simple farm boy Joosep Toots, his life in military service, his attempts to win back the affection of a young woman Teele and his rivalry with a dandy cavalry officer. The events of the film have been spiced by plenty of humour and numerous documentary scenes introducing Estonian defence forces.

About the life of a hunting dog. The protagonists go on a fishing trip.

A minimalist drama about the war from the point of view of the loser.

The story of the tragic setbacks of Estonian athletes and their lives afterwards.

A lively little girl runs across the field until she notices a dead bird lying on the ground. The soul leaves the bird’s body and starts moving towards the forest which the curious girl decides to follow. Not knowing what lies ahead, the child falls into the dark spirit world and must find her way back home.

An ode to the magic of cinema bursting out from the darkness of the projection booth.

The lunar calendar of the Estonians at the time and related beliefs and customs. In the film, archival footage alternates with staged scenes depicting the work and activities of the peasantry. The wisdom and teachings of the ancient people are shared about which jobs could be done during the old moon and which during the new moon.

It takes 99 % work and 1 % talent to create a masterpiece.

Documentary about two Estonian Forest Brothers, Ülo and Aivar Voitka, who ran from soviet recruitment and went on to live in underground bunkers for 14 years. They were captured in 2000, and their punishment became a controversial topic.