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  • Lynx Man
    Lynx Man

    Original title (on Finnish): Ilveskuiskaaja

    2023 | Documentary | Director: Juha Suonpää

    After installing many trail cameras to his forest, Finnish pensioner Hannu opens a unforeseen door to the Finnish nature and creates a true connection to lynxes living there.

  • Big Swamp
    Big Swamp

    Original title

    2022 | Documentary, Nature | Director: Remek Meel

    Vello followed an ancient call and settled on a swamp island, his neighbors became beavers, eagles and countless other species who have found a safe habitat in this cradle of nature.

  • Foster Mothers
    Foster Mothers

    Title in Estonian: Kasuemad

    2021 | Documentary, Nature, Problem oriented | Director: Meelis Muhu

    The volunteers of the Wildlife Association rescue wild animals that have been involved in accidents as a result of human activities.

  • Lotte and the Lost Dragons
    Lotte and the Lost Dragons

    Original title: Lotte ja kadunud lohe

    2019 | Animation, Cartoon, | Director: Janno Põldma, Heiki Ernits

    We all come from our childhood.

  • Manivald
    Manivald

    2017 | Animation, Cartoon | Director: Chintis Lundgren

    Overeducated and unemployed, Manivald lives with his overbearing mother. When their washing machine breaks down one day, Toomas the repairman arrives to fix it and them.

  • Zoopark
    Zoopark

    2017 | Documentary | Director: Marta Pulk

    The discomfort that people feel when looking monkeys in a cage is a warning sign.

  • Journey to the Source of Lena
    Journey to the Source of Lena

    Original title of the film: Suur jõgi, 1: Retk Leena lättele

    2010 | Documentary, Nature | Director: Vassili Sarana

  • How to Dance with Bears
    How to Dance with Bears

    Original title: Kuin karhut lähtevät

    2008 | Documentary, Anthropological | Director: Paul-Anders Simma

    Documentary about the transforming relationship between human beings and bears in Lapland.

  • Kingdom of the Elk
    Kingdom of the Elk

    Title in Estonian: Põdra kuningriik

    2007 | Documentary, Nature | Director: Rein Maran

    Documentary journey directed by Rein Maran in the hidden world of the elks. The documentary observes the life of these peaceful wild animals and their relationship with other animals and people.

  • Rebirth
    Rebirth

    Original title in Estonian: Uuestisünd

    2007 | Students film, Documentary | Director: Joosep Matjus

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