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Men at Arms

Original title: Malev

2005 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Kaaren Kaer

The comedy directed by Kaaren Kaer and produced by Õ-Fraktsioon tells the story about the role of Estonians in European politics in 13th century through a witty parody about the cliches of historical films and the myths concerning the war of Estonian independence.

Estonia and Livonia at the beginning of 13th century. German Order has come to conquer and baptize local people living in harmony with nature. Uru, a young man with Estonian roots, has been taken as a prisoner to Europe where he acquires education. He is looking for balance between staying an Estonian and becoming an European. Behind Uru's inner conflict are complicated international intrigues and crazy adventures; the future of his homeland depends on him. Uru together with his friend Tugis fight with Hippolyt, the cruel Vogt of Jurmala. Also, Uru must win the love of his loved one, Ilge. ...
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The War

Original title: Sõda

1987 | Animation, Puppet | Director: Riho Unt, Hardi Volmer

The protagonist of the film is the Bat living in an old mill and fighting rats and crows.

The protagonist of the film is the Bat living in an old mill and fighting rats and crows. It’s the war fought by disproportioned forces, where the battle is won by cleverness, skill and cunning. Somewhere outside the mill another war is fought.
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Kahe kodu ballaad I seeria

1985 | TV feature, TV feature, Series | Director: Ago-Endrik Kerge
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Requiem

Original title: Reekviem

1984 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Olav Neuland

The psychological drama directed by Olav Neuland depicts the events of the summer of 1944 - the story of a family of Estonian intellectuals in the middle of the war.

When the frontline extends over Estonia in the summer of 1944, the pilots of a shot down Soviet airplane come to ask for help to Meelaku farm where organ builder Jaan lives with his kids Johann, Sebastian and little Mari. Their mother has died in war and the family won't hear of any Germans or Russians. One pilot needs an operation so Jaan sends for Evelyn Ewers, a German military doctor. The course of events forces to stay everyone in the farmhouse until the final decision must be made.
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Oath of Life

Title in Estonian: Eluvanne

1978 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Peep Puks

Documentary directed by Peep Puks about Anton Hansen Tammsaare, an Estonian literary classic.

Poetic portrait film about Estonian writer Anton Hansen Tammsaare. Director Peep Puks is telling the writer's story. The voiceover introduces the writer's biography and gives quotes from his literary works, illustrated by the rich and metaphorical visual language. Archival materials and photographs have been used in the documentary.
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Simply a General

Title in Estonian: Lihtsalt kindral

1978 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Ülo Tambek

Documentary directed by Ülo Tambek about lieutenant general Lembit Pärn, the head of the Estonian Rifle Corps, his life and battles.

Portrait documentary directed by Ülo Tambek about lieutenant general Lembit Pärn (1903–1974), the head of the Estonian Rifle Corps, his life and battles. The portrait of Lembit Pärn is made by his colleagues' memories (mostly synchronized filming or voiceover). The documentary has used archival footage, family and arhival photographs.
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Igavesti Teie

1976 | Documentary, Music Documentary | Director: Mati-Jüri Põldre
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Gladiator

Original title: Gladiaator

1969 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Veljo Käsper

The personal drama directed by Veljo Käsper is based on the novel series "The Windy Shore" part III by Aadu Hint where the events take part during the First World War and the Russian Revolution. The basic principles of both human lives and society are put to the test.

Joonas and Tiidrik are two men from the island of Saaremaa who recklessly escape from the German prison during the First World War. Yet, there are no peaceful times in their home country. Joonas has hard times when coming back home - his efforts to improve the living conditions of his family will fail. It is namely the successful people who betray Joonas so that he has to face a real gladiator fight in order to understand the important things in life.
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Nõukogude laul … G. Ots

1969 | Musical film, Concert | Director: Astrid Lepa
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War of the Birds and Animals

Original title: Lindude ja loomade sõda

1969 | Animation, Puppet | Director: Heino Pars

A bear wants to destroy a little bird's nest but all other birds come to help.

A bear wants to destroy a little bird's nest but all other birds come to help. A war bursts between birds and animals that birds will win. Music is playd by instrumental group conducted by Eri Klas.
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