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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.
After her daddy’s death, Karmen commits an atrocious act against her half-brother and must now face the dark void of the universe, which can only be filled with love
It is impossible for a man who has been in the war to forget what he experienced. Again and again the past catches up with him. Even in his dreams. The only way to face your demons is to make fun of them.
A sad day in Eva’s life...
Based on one of the longest running plays in Estonian theatre, “Eesti matus“ by Andrus Kivirähk, this is a comedy full of hilarious characters and unexpected situations where Estonian national-conservative view of the world clashes with more liberal European values of the younger generation.
A spy thriller about an Estonian intelligence officer, who has to track down a mysterious Soviet double agent on the eve of WWII.
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.
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.
The sequel to one of the most loved Estonian comedy films sees the return of the three high-school friends Mart, Andres and Toomas. This time they are planning a memorable stag party for Toomas, but due to unexpected turn of events end up at a funeral instead.
A music critic Hugo, suffering from post-divorce depression, is just about to rebuild his life when his jazz musician father Raivo arrives at his door unexpectedly. When an attractive psychotherapist enters the men’s lives, the father and son duo begin to compete for her attention.
Filmmaker Manfred Vainokivi portrays physics teacher Mart Kuurme teaches physics and astronomy to children in Africa.
The drama directed by Sulev Keedus tells about Jeremia Juunas Kirotaja who has been sent to the Afghanistan War many years ago and who has converted to Islam there. While returning to Estonia, he will face a completey different kind of war.
The black comedy directed by Andres Maimik and Rain Tolk about a bunch of elderly men - former members of a rock band - who won't hear of living in peaceful retirement. They want to reunite and become again successful at any price. Whatever they do, things will get worse instead. Numerous Estonian public figures appear in the film and the soundtrack includes a huge amount of Estonian music, both old and contemporary.
Documentary directed by Heli Speek about cleric Harald Meri and the murder story of his housemaid in April 1990.
Documentary on problematic issues directed by Märt Müür whose film tells a story about diligent and successful heads of collective farm and how the Soviet system has unjustly harassed them, found them guilty and punished them.
Jaagup Leeman's funeral service in Toronto.
Boris Jakob Leeman's funeral service in Toronto.
Film chronicle about the events of culture and politics of the expatriate Estonians in Sweden in 1960s and in January 1971.
The funeral of statesman Aleksander Warma is held in Stockholm on January 16, 1971.
Farewell with Aleksei Müürisepp, member of the Communist Party and statesman of Estonian SSR. The documentary includes recollections about him.
Funeral of writer, policitian and church minister Jaan Lattik in Stockholm on June 27, 1967.
Funeral of writer, politician and church minister Jaan Lattik in the Woodland Cemetery, Stockholm, on June 27, 1967.
Film chronicles about the cultural and social events of expatriate Estonians in Uppsala in 1963-1964.
Andrus Saareste's funeral is conducted in Helga Trefaldighet Church, Uppsala in May 1964. Among the grievers there are Artur Mägi, Imant Rebane, Herman Rajamaa, Eerik Uusen.
State official and politician Johan Raid's funeral held in St. Michael's Church in Uppsala on July 11, 1964. Among the grievers there are Heinrich Laretei, Enn Nõu, Ahti Pae.
Politician and diplomatist August Rei's funeral held in Gustaf Vasa Church in Stockholm on April 20, 1963.
Funeral of politician and diplomatist August Rei held in Gustaf Vasa Church, Stockholm on April 20, 1963.
