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The daily bread of ministers of small congregations is not sermons in the church; it is constant work with the old and the dying. A holy man who has been removed from his friends and peers and suddenly transplanted into another culture is often lonely and broken himself.
Roosenberg is a place, a space, a building, a film. It is the story of an encounter, a story of a space at the beginning of the end.
The feature film directed by Katrin Laur tells the story of a girl who grows up in a periphery of Estonia, in the middle of unemployment and alcoholism. Her parents are unable to lead a good life and without love, hope and grace their family would be broken.
Georg Vinogradov has an important mission: to bring the Romanians to Christianity and improve the reputation of the nation for Estonians.
This 30-min film gives an overview of Bridgettine Order, the founder of the Order – Saint Bridget and the restorer of the Order – Mother Elisabeth.
Engagement according to the traditions and customs of Kihnu island, Estonia. The documentary introduces the engagement rites in their most natural environment.
Tanja lives on Vormsi island for the second winter. Every morning she opens the door of the village shop for the visitors, either for one or one hundred people.
Travel documentary by Kullar Viimne filmed in Europe in search of himself and God.
Kihnu is an island of women since they have always maintained optimism and households in that island.
Efforts to preserve national culture: 11th Estonian Days in Melbourne, journalism and radio programmes in Estonian.
Film introducing the life of expatriate Estonians living in Adelaide, capital of South Australia.
Memorial church service of expatriate Latvians in Canada in Toronto St. Andrew's Church for commemorating the victims on barricades in January 1991.
Church service of expatriate Lithuanians in Canada for supporting the fight for independence in Lithuania.
Church service to support the restoration of independence of Estonia and Helga Nõu's speech at St. Michael's congregation hall on September 22, 1991.
Celebrating the Mothers' Day in St. Michael's Church and in the congregation house, Uppsala on May 12, 1991. Speech is held by Katrin Nyman-Metcalf, the last State Secretary in exile.
Memorial church service at St. Michael's Church, Uppsala for the June deportation, gathering in the congregation house on June 16, 1991.
Estonian National Male Choir performs at the religious service in Toronto church in the spring of 1989, before the Easter Sunday.
Church service held in Tallinn on May 13, 1989 for the re-establishment of students' corporation "Vironia".
The national flag of Estonia is consecrated by North-American bishop Karl Raudsepp at St. Andrew's Church in Toronto. Sermon is held by dean Udo Petersoo.
Celebrating the 69th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in St Michael's Church and in the congregration house in Uppsala on February 22, 1987.
Church service for the Mothers' Day held in St. Michael's Church and the congregation house in Uppsala on May 10, 1987. Performance by the choir of the Stockholm Estonian Elementary School conducted by Heli Siikanen. Speech by Eero Paldrok.
Church service dedicated to Mother's Day at St. Michael's Church in Uppsala. Concert in the church and in the congregation hall on May 11, 1986.
Church service and gathering at St. Michael's Church, Uppsala in October 1984. Marju Kuut is singing.
Traditional mid-summer celebration in "Metsakodu" camp on June 25, 1983: Heiner Erendi holds a religious service; Helga Nõu talks about the importance of Estonian language; poem by Raimond Kolk.
Reunion of the Diocesan Council of Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stockholm and Estonian song festival in Gothenburg.
Opening of a scout camp "Metsakodu" by the River Tidan in Västra Gätaland district on July 11, 1954. Sports games of Estonians in Sweden.
The opening of the camp "Metsakodu" of expatriate Estonian scouts in Sweden takes place on Sunday, July 11th, 1954.
The big camp of Estonian scouts and guides by Lake Ömmern in Western Sweden in 1949.
The short chronicle has been filmed by Harald Perten in Stockholm in 1947. The first piece of the film depicts an open-air religious service, a speech meeting and a concert.
Girl scouts and boy scout camps in Southern Australia in 1970s.
Orenda means an invisible force, a life spirit that inhabits everything living and lifeless: people, wind, birds, rabbits, stone. The one who serves Orenda and sings to it may receive its power.
How to find your way home, when all bridges have been burned?
The documentary explores the life of an elderly woman who serves as a simultaneous interpreter at Oliviste Church, translating services from Estonian into Russian, highlighting her dedication, deep faith, and inspiring role within the church community.
Estonia, 1872. The uncompromising new owner of Robber’s Rise must battle with hard work, his spiteful neighbor and with his own family and beliefs to transform the poor land into a flourishing farm of his dreams – to bring truth and justice to a god forsaken place.
A story about a trickster priest preparing to leave this world.
Stained glass artist fights for her existence and for new orders. Looking back to her long life, she investigates her current situation and motives of her creativeness.