Architect Raine Karp has designed some of the most monumental buildings in Estonia. Yet he himself says that he does not shape cityscapes or create art — he simply solves problems. This film takes the viewer on a journey into Raine’s world of ideas and his creative process.
The road comedy written and directed by Andres Maimik and Rain Tolk, is a sequel to the hit film “Jan Uuspõld Goes to Tartu.” It is a chronicle of the times, featuring not only stars and rising talents but also characters that define today’s world and timeless questions.
Paradise is not just given. Paradise must be fought for.
A documentary by Mirjam Matiisen is about Silvi who is one of the last Estonians to keep two cows in her home farm for her own use
A documentary about being a woman, told through the life and work of Estonia’s most beloved and internationally most known contemporary poetess Kristiina Ehin.
The documentary portrays the acclaimed Song Festival conductor and music teacher Lydia Rahula.
Captain Fyodor Volkonogov, a well-respected and obedient USSR law enforcer, witnesses his peers being suspiciously questioned. Sensing his turn is approaching, he escapes and is soon on the run, hunted by his former colleagues. Vulnerable and hopeless, Fyodor comes to realize what he had been part of, and that repentance is the only way for him to escape the eternal torment of Hell. But time is running out and the manhunt is closing in on him...
Documentary film sheds light on one of Estonian poetry’s brightest and most engaging personalities - Betti Alver.
This film portraits Leonhard Lapin, a creator born in an Estonian small town called Räpina in the 1950s, who becomes one of the most outstanding avant-garde artists on the Soviet Estonian art and architecture scene. The film also reveals the creator’s worldview, beliefs and rebellious nature.
Toomas, an exemplary office worker, has to support his family after losing his job, without telling his wife that he also works as a gigolo.
A film about Tõnis Mägi and his music.
An adventurer who dreams big and wants to prove to the world that his dream is possible, finds himself in the middle of the war and in the turmoil of complex human relationships...
A documentary about Peeter Volkonski lets us take peek in the everyday life of a colorful cultural figure and explores how he manages to find balance between the household and the aristocracy.
A documentary film that takes the viewer to the great stages of the sport of cycling. Estonians Tanel Kangert and Rein Taaramäe are the same age and both from the small village of Vändra. They are under the microscope as they both cycle in the top-level Astana Pro Team.
Albert Adrià has all the ingredients of a creative genius. Playing a key role in the creation of elBulli, the greatest restaurant in history, wasn't enough. Escaping the shadow of his famous brother Ferran, Albert is seeking his own success.
In “Fast Eddy” Director Marko Raat tells the story of Ed Vaar (1929 Estonia, Kuressaare-2015 Canada, Toronto) a freelance cinematographer, who earned his nickname ‘Fast Eddy’ by reaching the scene of events before police and CBC crime reporters. Majority of his filmed footage has aired on TV through CBC. The rest of the footage, over hundreds of thousands of film stock, that he didn’t manage to sell to news broadcasters, are piled up in Eddy’s downtown Toronto penthouse rooms and basement. Do old news have value to be sold?
Film student Agnes Laizane's master's thesis tells the story of how her mother's hearing loss affects family relationships.
Scouts' camps of Montreal, trip of youth group "Vikerlased" to Europe, group "Virulased" in Toronto and events of private life. Recordings from the period of 1947-1970.
Lauri Lagle's first feature film is profound and smooth like a summer's night. It is a physical progression and a mental journey towards something other than a mere geographical location on a map.
The second full-length feature film directed by Marko Raat is based on the short stories by Peeter Sauter and Vaino Vahing, telling the intimate and painful story about the deepest depths of human relationships.
The third part of the film trilogy "Masing's Landscape" directed by Vallo Kepp focuses on the inner migration of a creative personality through the Soviet ideology.
Portrait documentary about Mikk Mikiver, a theatre director and an actor.
Short film directed by Rainer Sarnet bringing the viewer to the world through the looking-glass, or behind the mirror, where our copies live. They reflect us back, at the right time, in the right place.
A young woman working as a paramedic is emotionally confused and trying to get rid of the inexplicable restlessness that has been bothering her.
Portrait documentary by Heini Drui about Vladimir Sapozhnin, the state artist of Estonian SSR.
The film directed by Kaljo Kiisk is based on the novel "Toomas Nipernaadi" (1928) by August Gailit, telling the story of a restless vagabond spending his summers with travelling on foot around the country.
Mari Koort recalls her husband Jaan Koort.
Portrait documentary about Heinrich Valk, a graphic artist, metal artist, cartoon artist and book illustrator.
The opening of Aleksander Eller's jubilee exhibition in Tartu Art Museum.