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Galina

2024 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Sulev Keedus

Paradise is not just given. Paradise must be fought for.

A portrait film about composer Galina Grigorjeva. Born in Ukraine, she studied at the Simferopol Music School and the Odessa Conservatory, graduated from the St. Petersburg Conservatory under Yuri Falik in 1991, and pursued her master`s studies at the Estonian Academy of Music from 1994 to 1998 under the guidance of Lepo Sumera. The passion with which Galina explains the meaning of life and her concern over the fading of that meaning, such courage is rare and enlightening: "Pure art does not interest me at all. I`m interested in where we`re heading and the Spirit that gives us the impetus. ...
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In Tune

2024 | Students film, Documentary | Director: Heloise Cussins Orozco

Following a reserved organist and his eccentric art historian wife through the scenic churches of Estonia, we uncover the depth of a relationship bound by lifelong collaboration.

Tiit Kiik, organist, and his wife, Helena Risthein, art historian, traverse through Estonian churches in Tallinn and Saaremaa. They stop to tune and fix the organs, and provide information about the historic art and architecture of their surroundings. Their fields blend together as Helena helps Tiit tune, and her detailed explanations resonate with his melodic playing in the background. Ultimately the environment reveals their unique dynamic found through their work and love.
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My Duty

Original title: Minu kohus

2024 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Liis Lindmaa

Documentary about an Estonian woman with Russian heritage, who joins the Estonian Women’s Voluntary Defense League to become a soldier.

Documentary about an Estonian woman with Russian heritage, who joins the Estonian Women’s Voluntary Defense League to become a soldier. She feels the responsibility to be ready to defend Estonia from the country her father loved unconditionally. For a year she is training and searching for her place, being in constant self development. Moving more and more out of her comfort zone, will the duty last?
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YO Teacher

2024 | Students film, TV Show | Director: Adell Vachugova

The short film by film student Adell Vachugova tells the story of the double life of teachers.

Yo Teacher is the project about “boring”, “strict”, “living 24/7 at school” teachers who erase stereotypes about their profession with a wet rag and boldly show themselves, sharing their hobbies and passions outside the school, which society often does not associate with the established image of a teacher.
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L is for Love

Original title: A nagu armastus

2023 | Documentary | Director: Indrek Spungin

When Indrek's wife says that she is not happy with the marriage and something needs to change, Indrek must find a way to save the marriage.

The author of the film, Indrek Spungin, has reached the port of love and peace, he is married and the father of several children, everything seems beautiful, but one day his wife tells him that if nothing changes, then love and marriage will soon be over. Indrek is confused. He takes his friend Taavi with the camera and goes to find out what love really is. He questions representatives from a variety of social brackets on topics such as love and marriage. The topic is broadened by three protagonists with a personal touch: Jarmo, who has just fallen in love ...
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Voice

2023 | Students film, Documentary | Director: Ksenia Buzhbetskaya

The documentary explores the life of an elderly woman who serves as a simultaneous interpreter at Oliviste Church, translating services from Estonian into Russian, highlighting her dedication, deep faith, and inspiring role within the church community.

"Voice" is a short observational documentary that follows an elderly woman who serves as a simultaneous interpreter at Oliviste Church, translating the entire service from Estonian to Russian. Her work reflects her deep faith and dedication, inspiring admiration as she participates fully in the services with the parishioners.
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Estonian Rhapsody

Original title: Kukerpillide rapsoodia

2022 | Documentary, Music Documentary | Director: Raimo Jõerand

A film about the Estonians’ favorite folk band Kukerpillid and its spirited journey through the summer concert venues of Estonia, with interludes to the roots of Estonian folkmusic.

A film about the Estonians’ favorite folk band Kukerpillid, which after half a century of activity undertakes to update its repertoire with pieces by contemporary composers. Maybe this will bring into being new folk songs, which years later everyone will know by heart again. The band's spirited journey through the summer concert venues of Estonia, with interludes to its roots, would allow us to expect this.
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Lydia

2022 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Hermes Brambat, Tarvo Mölder

The documentary portrays the acclaimed Song Festival conductor and music teacher Lydia Rahula.

The documentary portrays the acclaimed Song Festival conductor and music teacher Lydia Rahula. She has inspired the kids to love music for over five decades. However, her life's work is the Tallinn Boys' Choir. Besides vocal training, she has also raised generations of boys to be a gentleman. Thanks to her, many Estonian men are much better men. It's unbelievable that Lydia is in her seventies. She is extremely vital and full of energy. It is no problem for her even to have a football match with the boys. After all, age is nothing but a number, and she proves ...
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Machina Faust

2022 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Kaupo Kruusiauk

An intimate documentary about the internationally renowned Estonian musician, saxophone player and improvisational jazz composer Maria Faust.

An intimate documentary about the internationally renowned Estonian musician, saxophone player and improvisational jazz composer Maria Faust. Maria’s career started at the Kuressaare Music School where she quickly realised that she wanted to be an artist. She landed at the Royal Danish Academy of Music because she’s always wished to have her music played but was forced to only play old, famous composers in Estonia. The musician’s journey in the film culminates with her piece ’Mass of Mary’, with the film observing the rehearsals and preparations for the premiere. The creative source of Maria Faust’s work is strongly tied to ...
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Missed Call

Original title in Estonian: Vastamata kõne

2022 | Students film, Short | Director: Jennifer Marisse Cohen

Jennifer Cohens shortfilm narrates a story, when a young couple faces a tumultuous period due to a death of a loved one, yet are able to find each other again despite the hurt inflicted upon one another.

Niina and Kusti have been a couple for the majority of their twenties. When Kusti misses a call containing an announcement of his mother's death whilst celebrating at the afterparty of Niina’s new play, Niina begins to display her incompetence to support Kusti in a time of need. After a tumultuous period for the two, Kusti shows the capability of affection as we realize the significance of their presence in each other lives.
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