life's work
A sincere and heartfelt view of the soul of a lonely man who, despite his frustrations and advanced age, is still waiting for a companion in his life to be with, and who through complex internal struggles finds the strength to warm up his relationship with his daughter.
The documentary portrays the acclaimed Song Festival conductor and music teacher Lydia Rahula.
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.
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?
The documentary introduces the exhibition of ceramic artist Evi Mardna's work celebrating her 80th birthday. Mardna has been a long-time lecturer at the Estonian Academy of Arts.
94-year-old Evald Okas's life has been dedicated to art: the grand master himself casts light upon the stories of how his artwork was born, tells about his life and reveals the secrets of his working principles.
Portrait documentary directed by Rein Raamat about artists' couple Signe and Arseni Mölder.
Portrait documentary about Mikk Mikiver, a theatre director and an actor.
Documentary by Enn Säde portrays Jüri Müür - an important filmmaker in Estonian culture whose films are among the best ones in Estonian national filmography.
Ernst Jaakson, the Consul General of the Republic in Estonia in the United States of America, at his home in Bronxville, New York, on October 19, 1996.
Portrait documentary by Peeter Toomingas about Valmar Adams, Estonian writer, poet and teacher - a diverse personality.
The protagonist of portrait documentary is Edmund Rokk, former aviator, inventor and consultant.
Peeter Tooming has combined the portraits of a folk dance teacher, a zither maker and a danseur - his documentary expresses the endless necessity to create and fulfill one's dreams.
Three film novellas – locksmith Toomas Enkest, captain Hermann Tõnissoo and gardener Ferdinand Laaser.
Documentary about artist Eduard Wiiralt and his artwork.
Portrait film about restorer Alfred Vart.
Portrait documentary about actor, botanist and translator Alber Üksip.
Festive meeting at the assembly hall of the State University of Tartu dedicated to linguist Johannes Voldemar Veski's 85th birthday.