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  • The Death of a Government Clerk
    The Death of a Government Clerk

    Original title (in Estonian): "Ametniku surm"

    2017 | Students film, Short | Director: Rebeka Rummel

  • 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.

  • Made in Estonia
    Made in Estonia

    Original title: Vanad ja kobedad saavad jalad alla

    2003 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Rando Pettai

    The film directed by Rando Pettai tells the story about Väino, Valdur, Maie and Silvi. When one of them should face difficulties in life, friends will be always there for helping out.

  • Those Old Love Letters
    Those Old Love Letters

    1992 | TV feature, TV feature | Director: Mati-Jüri Põldre

  • 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.

  • Simply a General
    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.

  • Athomic and Stouts
    Athomic and Stouts

    Original title: Aatomik ja jõmmid

    1970 | Animation, Puppet | Director: Elbert Tuganov

    The Stouts steal Athomic in order to use it in starting the war.

  • Nõukogude Eesti
    Nõukogude Eesti

    1944 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: E. Ballod

  • Võitlus Narva pärast
    Võitlus Narva pärast

    1944 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: E. Ballod

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