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The film gives us a look into a year in our recent history, namely the year 2019, which polarised our people in politics and between generations. Without choosing sides and without unnecessary explanations the events shown in the film create a thought provoking story about a nations arrival to the end of the industrial age.
An ode to a faded jewel in the heart of the Estonian capital – Tallinn Hippodrome. Once a majestic racecourse track, all that is left is a lonely horse stable. Today it has become a social club for bizarre parties, engagement photo sessions and a home for young girls and old men taking care of the remaining racehorses.
Question of Honor talks about Kalju’s and his grandchild’s relationship and their attitude to- wards patriotism.
The oldest, almost century-old Estonian church in America is about to fall apart.
Vahur Laiapea has recorded Estonians' projects in Afghan and the local life.
Vladimir Loginov´s “Anthill” is a portrait of a giant garage located in the largest Soviet blockhouse area of Tallinn. Here 700 garage box owners form an extraordinary men’s club and vary from those who just keep their cars to those who adapt their boxes for living. The complex is a unique biosphere with the existence of private saunas, a restaurant, an animal clinic and other artifacts of life stuck in time 20 years back.
Twin brothers from a small town have courage and ability to dream.
First documentary about the Estonian Students' Society that was established in Tartu in 1870 - it is the oldest, biggest and most influential academical student organization.
Documentary directed by Vahur Laiapea about Tiina Rekand, teacher of Estonian language in Crimean Aleksandrovka school and Rita Kuusk-Kadilkina, a Crimean-Estonian woman who has provided temporary home for teachers from Estonia.
Documentary by Riho Västrik about the Estonian alpinists' first Himalayan expedition to climb the top of Cho-Oyu, the world's sixth highest mountain.
Documentary about Estonian alpinists' experience when conquering the highest point in both Southern and Western hemisphere - Aconcagua Mountain (6960 m).
Documentary by Riho Västrik about the Estonian mountaineers' Caucasus expedition to the highest peak of Europe - Mount Elbrus (5642 m) in 1998.
74th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia held in front of Toronto Town Hall.
Festive celebration of the 74th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in Toronto.
Referendum of the new constitution of the Republic of Estonia held in Toronto Estonian house on June 28, 1992.
Ceremony of the celebration of 74th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia held in front of Toronto Town Hall.
Commemoration day at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto where Guntis Silinš, the Consul of the Republic of Latvia in Toronto holds his speech.
Celebration of the Independence Day in Toronto in 1991.
Group singing of expatriate Estonians in Toronto, Canada.
Demonstration in Toronto on August 23rd 1991 for supporting the independence of the Baltic States.
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.
Two women share their opinion of the declaration of sovereignty accepted during the special session of Estonian government on November 16, 1988.
Excursion on a ship "West" to the island of Kihnu on June 29, 1990. Visiting Kihnu Local History Museum and St. Nicholas' Church.
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.
Celebration of 70th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia and fathering in Estonian Home in Norrköping on February 27, 1988.
Church service and ceremony in St Michael's Church and in the congregation house in Uppsala on February 28, 1988 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia. Mixed choir "Sügisheli" is performing, conductor Lembit Leetmaa.
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.
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.
Celebration of the anniversary of mixed choir "Koit" and Victory Day in Estonian House, Thilmere, Australia on June 27, 1981.
General camps of girl scouts and boy scouts in Melbourne and Adelaide, Australia.
The second international Estonian Days held in Baltimore in 1976. Washington, New York City, procession of ESTO, opening and the events. 8th Estonian General Song Celebration in Gothenburg, 1977.
20th Estonian Games in Australia take place in Adelaide on December 26–31, 1975 at the same time with 9th Estonian Days.
Scout camp "Metsakodu" of expatriate Estonians in Sweden, summer of 1975.
Song Day of expatriate Estonians held in Norrköping, Sweden, on May 31st, 1975.
The married writers' couple Enn and Helga Nõu spend time with their small children in their hometown Uppsala and in other places in Sweden in 1967: trip to Åland, Estonian House in Stockholm.
The ceremony for celebrating the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia is held in the building of Hantverkarföreningen in Uppsala on February 25th, 1967.
Group of people on their way on ice to the Mark family's summer cottage on January 1, 1967.
Married writers' couple Enn and Helga Nõu spend time with their small children in their hometown Uppsala in 1966; children's birthdays, pastime activities, games. The summer gathering of Estonians in Grisslehamn.
The 5th general camp "Põhjala" of Estonian guides and scouts takes place in Kungsbaka by Lake Lygnern, Sweden in July 18 - 27, 1964.
The 5th general camp of Estonian girl scouts and boy scouts "Põhjala" held in Koitjärve, Sweden and "Havilahe" by Lake Lygnern on July 18-27, 1964.
People are exiting St. Michael's Church in Uppsala after the church service on June 14, 1964.
General camp of expatriate Estonian girl and boy scouts "Põhjala" takes place in Koitjärve and Havilahe by the Lake Lygnern, Sweden on July 18-27, 1964.