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Mothers' Day

Title in Estonian: Emade päev

2019 | Documentary, Portrait, Problem oriented | Director: Kristiina Davidjants

Film about prison and imprisoned mothers, asking the question whether it is possible for these mothers to maintain connection with their children or not.

There is mothers' day in the department of women at Tallinn Prison. Six imprisoned mothers gather by the table in order to record a fairy tale for sending it to their children. The documentary ponders on the themes of crime and punishment and whether it is possible to maintain connection between a mother and her child in this situation.
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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.

The film portrays Estonian rally driver Ott Tänak, one of the most elusive athletes in the eyes of the media with highly reclusive character. Viewers gain rare access in the course of one season to root for Ott’s pursuit for the WRC rallying series world championship title and simultaneously witness him getting accustomed to the new car in the new team. Through the eyes of the top driver whose daily routine sees him race at deadly speeds all over the globe, both the nail-biting and the glamorous life of the rallying world is seen. In parallel with the ups and ...
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Last Class at Kasari

Original title: Viimane lend

2016 | Documentary | Director: Liis Lepik

A story of a countryside school in Estonia that will be shut down.

Kristo is a first grade student in Kasari School at Estonian countryside. During the school week he lives in the dormitory with his brother and two sisters. Warm relationships have developed between the children and the teachers but by the spring their school will be closed forever.
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The End of Poetry

Original title: Seal, kus lõpeb luule

2009 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Arko Okk
Like a Young God

Original title: Nagu noor jumal

2005 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Olev Remsu

Documentary about Aimur Säärits who is a daycare teacher, sumo coach, medal maker and father of four children.

Contemporary times bring along new gender roles. Aimur Säärits is one of the three male daycare teachers in Estonia and a father of four children; furthermore, he also makes medals and teaches sumo wrestling in Jõgeva. The bright documentary shows the daily life of "Uncle Aimur", including physical education classes and sports day in the daycare, making medals in his own company, wrestling training and the competition in the sports hall. The documentary begins on the Father's Day and ends with the Mother's Day where Aimur's wife is invited to the President's reception together with many other remarkable Estonian mothers.
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Mother's Day service in Toronto Estonian Baptist Church

Original title: Emadepäeva kontsert Toronto Eesti Baptistikirikus

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Children are performing in Toronto Estonian Baptist Church; among the children there is also 4-year-old Kristo who has arrived from Estonia to Canada for medical treatment.

Mothers' Day concert is held in Toronto Estonian Baptist Church. Little children in festive outfit come to the stage. Excerpts from children's performances. 4-year-old Kristo who has arrived from Estonia for his medical treatment performs a song based on a poem "Tears of happiness". The audience is clapping hands. Children are reciting poems and singing. The prayer of intercession for the success of Kriso's forthcoming operation is read by priest Jüri Puusaag. Children are giving flowers to mothers and grandmothers. Kristo brings a white carnation to his mother.
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Mothers' Day in St. Michael's Church on May 12, 1991

Title in Estonian: Emadepäev Mikaeli kirikus 12.05.1991

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Celebrating the Mothers' Day in St. Michael's Church and in the congregation house, Uppsala on May 12, 1991. Speech is held by Katrin Nyman-Metcalf, the last State Secretary in exile.

Voldemar Takkel holds a religious service for the Mothers' Day in St. Michael's Church. People in the church hall. Katrin Nyman-Metcalf, the last State Secretary in exile, talks in the festive gathering in the congregation hall. People sing "Mother's Heart" ("Ema süda").
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Celebrating Mothers' Day in Estonian Congregation in Uppsala in 1988

Title in Estonian: Emadepäeva pühitsemine Uppsala Eesti koguduses 1988

1988 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Celebration of the Mothers' Day at the St. Michael's Church, Uppsala on May 8, 1988. Performance by clarinetist Ilmar Olesk. Speech in the congregation house by Virve Aruoja.

Celebration of the Mothers' Day at the St. Michael's Church, Uppsala on May 8, 1988. Performance by clarinetist Ilmar Olesk. Speech in the congregation house by Virve Aruoja. Film director Virve Aruoja lives in Sweden and recalls that there was no such day as Mothers' Day in the calendar during the Soviet era.
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Church Service for Mothers' Day in Uppsala in 1987

Title in Estonian: Emadepäeva jumalateenistus Uppsalas 1987

1987 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Church service for the Mothers' Day held in St. Michael's Church and the congregation house in Uppsala on May 10, 1987. Performance by the choir of the Stockholm Estonian Elementary School conducted by Heli Siikanen. Speech by Eero Paldrok.

Church service for the Mothers' Day held in St. Michael's Church and the congregation house in Uppsala on May 10, 1987. Enn Nõu's relatives among the churchgoers. After the service there is a performance by the children's choir of the Stockholm Estonian Elementary School. The concert for the Mothers' Day continues in the congregation house where a coffee table has been set. Several classic songs for mothers are performed as well as some new musical works. Heli Siikanen is accompanying the children's choir on the piano and introduces all children by name. Speech by Eero Paldrok. A violin piece by ...
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Mother's Day at St. Michael's Church and Congregation Hall in Uppsala on May 11, 1986

Title in Estonian: Emadepäev Uppsala Mikaeli kirikus ja kogudusemajas 11.05.1986

1986 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Church service dedicated to Mother's Day at St. Michael's Church in Uppsala. Concert in the church and in the congregation hall on May 11, 1986.

Church service dedicated to Mother's Day at St. Michael's Church in Uppsala. Concert in the church and in the congregation hall on May 11, 1986. Soprano Anne-Mari Horm-Asker and a mixed choir are performing both in the church and during the meeting in the congregation hall, conducted by Toomas Tuulse. Writer Helga Nõu has written and translated several lyrics for the mixed choir. Poetess Liidia Tuulse is holding a talk on the subject of "Mother in Estonian Poetry".
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