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  • Gardens Of The Morning Calm
    Gardens Of The Morning Calm

    Original title: Tulevalvajad

    2023 | Documentary | Director: Liis Nimik

    A primal and oneiric documentary about nature and creativity.

  • Walker on Water
    Walker on Water

    Original title: Vetelkõndija

    2022 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Anu Aun

    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.

  • Ott Tänak -The Movie
    Ott Tänak -The Movie

    2019 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Tarvo Mölder

    The film portrays Estonian rally driver Ott Tänak, one of the most elusive athletes in the eyes of the media with highly reclusive character. His self-willed tenacity has forged this stubborn country boy with a roller coaster career into a driven WRC-pilot who for the first time has in reach the fulfilment of his childhood dream – to snatch the world championship title from the equally hungry competitors.

  • Phantom Owl Forest
    Phantom Owl Forest

    Original title: Eia jõulud Tondikakul

    2018 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Anu Aun

    Adventures are going to begin when 10-year old city girl Eia is brought to mysterious Phantom Owl Farm for the winter holiday.

  • The Kaplinski System
    The Kaplinski System

    Original title: Kaplinski süsteem

    2011 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Raphaël Gianelli-Meriano

    The documentary co-directed by Estonian and French filmmakers portray Jaan Kaplinski - a man behind words.

  • The Joys of Midlife
    The Joys of Midlife

    Original title: Keskea rõõmud

    1986 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Lembit Ulfsak

    The debut feature film directed by Lembit Ulfsak is a road movie about people who have reached their midlife crisis. One summer they take a trip to a healer through the picturesque landscapes of Estonia, in order to regain happiness in their lives.

  • Lahemaa Rahvuspark
    Lahemaa Rahvuspark

    1984 | Commissioned, Other categories | Director: Peeter Tooming

  • The Herd Boy is the King
    The Herd Boy is the King

    Title in Estonian: Karjapoiss on kuningas

    1982 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Vello Kallaste

    Karl Aru, retired General Major of artillery, celebrates his 80th birthday with a festive yet official reception and introduces his home village.

  • Eesti talufilm
    Eesti talufilm

    1973 | Other categories, Experimental | Director: Mark Soosaar

  • Handicapped Brides
    Handicapped Brides

    Title in Estonian: Vigased pruudid

    1929 | Feature film, Short | Director: John Loop, Konstantin Märska

    Burlesque directed by Konstantin Märska and John Loop, based on the popular funny story "Handicapped brides" written by Eduart Vilde. The story is about getting rid of the unwanted suitors.

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