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Thematic newsreel about the Baltic Way on the 50th anniversary of the Molotov-Rippntrop Pact on August 23rd, 1989.

Photographs of J. Stalin and J. Ribbentrop introduce the chronicle film which reflects the Baltic Way and the events leading up to the 50th anniversary of the Molotov-Rippentrop Pact. The peaceful protest action - a human chain from Tallinn to Vilnius - drew the world's attention to the annexation of the Baltic states in 1940 and their aspirations for regaining independence. Views of the Baltic Way in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania; about the people's gatherings near the Pikk Herman Tower, in Hirvepark, ...

Director: Ants Vill

Keywords: Baltic Way | freedom fight of the Baltic states | unity of the Baltic states | the Baltic people | joint action of the Baltic people | Estonian-Latvian border | soulfulness | meetings in Hirvepark | human chain | struggle for independence | View all »