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Christmas in Siimu Farm (1988)

Title in Estonian: Jõulud Siimu talus

Documentary Duration 28:12

Playful documentary introduces Estonian Christmas traditions, indoor games at the New Year's Eve and activities at the beginning of the new year. The filmmakers visit Siimu farm in Kinksi village, Lääne county, Estonia. Jaan Kreek, the farm owner; Adeele Laasi, the farm owner's wife, the traditional characters (Christmas goat and bears) of the New Year's Eve. Music group "Leigarid", conducted by Kristjan Torop and Kalev Järvela and the schoolchildren of Tallinn 36th Secondary School also take part in the performance.

Director: Vallo Kepp

Keywords: Christmas time | Christmas | game song | playing games | Christmas time | Christmas goats (traditional characters in Estonia) | holidays in Estonian folk calendar | folk traditions | folk culture | folk songs | View all »

Main Data

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Production Firm(s) Eesti Telefilm
Color color
Film Category Documentary
Text / Dialogue Estonian
Duration 28:12

Crew

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Director Vallo Kepp
Screenwriter Ülo Tedre
Cinematographer Vallo Kepp | Dorian Supin
Production Desinger Malle Antson
Sound Designer Vambola Vällik | Jaan Sarv
Editor Margit Maran
Content Editor Marika Seppius
Managing Director Maie Kerma

Partners and Sponsors

  • Kultuuriministeerium
  • EFI
  • Eesti Kultuurkapital
  • ERR
  • Rahvusarhiiv
  • BFM
  • Kinoliit
  • Eesti Filmiajakirjanike ühing
  • Tallinnfilm