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  • Women on the Frontline
    Women on the Frontline

    Original title: Naised rindejoonel

    2021 | Documentary | Director: Ivar Heinmaa

    A documentary film about the war that broke out in Eastern Ukraine in spring 2014 through the eyes of women.

  • December Heat
    December Heat

    Original title: Detsembrikuumus

    2008 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Asko Kase

    The first full-length feature directed by Asko Kase is an enthralling action drama based on true historical events about the Communist rebellion in Estonia held on December 1st, 1924.

  • All My Lenins
    All My Lenins

    Original title: Minu Leninid

    1997 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Hardi Volmer

    The second full-length feature film directed by Hardi Volmer is an adventure comedy telling the story of Aleksander Kesküla, the legendary Estonian nationalist in early 20th century, and about his international intrigues when trying to form an independent national state.

  • Awakening
    Awakening

    Original title: Äratus

    1989 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Jüri Sillart

    The debut film by director Jüri Sillart depicts an Estonian village on the fatal day of March 25, 1949, when ten thousands of people were deported to Siberia.

  • Nest of Winds
    Nest of Winds

    Original title: Tuulte pesa

    1979 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Olav Neuland

    The debut feature film directed by Olav Neuland about the disquieting life in an Estonian forest farm after the war, about the farmer's complicated relationships with forest brothers and the Soviet authorities. The leading roles are played by Rudolf Allabert and Evald Aavik; Tõnu Kark makes his debut as a film actor.

  • Läti armee Kuramaa diviis 10-aastane
    Läti armee Kuramaa diviis 10-aastane

    1929 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1912-1940 I half | Director:

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