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From Paljassaare to Pirita (1978)

Title in Estonian: Paljassaarelt Piritale

Documentary Duration 09:43

From Paljassaare to Pirita

Documentary gives an overview about the construction of the premises for olympic games, yachting regatta in Tallinn. For the sailing regatta of Moscow Summer Olympic Games in 1980, numerous buildings were constructed in Tallinn: Tallinn Olympic Yachting Centre, Linnahall, Hotel "Olümpia", Tallinn Airport, TV Tower, restaurant "Pirita" among others. Also, the old town of Tallinn was renovated and the streets were reconstructed. People worked on various objects more than 1,2 million working hours without pay. The documentary follows the construction of olympic buildings.

Director: Harri Martinson

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Main Data

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Production Firm(s) Tallinnfilm
Color bw
Sound sound
Film Category Documentary, Observation
Text / Dialogue Estonian
Duration 09:43

Crew

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Director Harri Martinson
Screenwriter Harri Martinson
Cinematographer Harri Martinson
Composer Alo Põldmäe
Content Editor Leo Ilves
Managing Director Ivi Lüllmaa

Partners and Sponsors

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