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Porcelain Madness

Original title: Nõudehullud

2022 | Documentary | Director: Eik Erik Sikk

At the same time with corona, an illness started to spread that has no cure – porcelain madness

At the same time with corona, an illness started to spread that has no cure – porcelain madness. In one and a half years, tens of thousands of people have been infected with a disease that makes them tirelessly hunt for nostalgic cups and dishes, soviet-era glassware and antique tureens. At the centre of documentary is desirable tableware that triggers the lust for hunt in otherwise normal, educated people, taking their money and sleep. Through carefully selected, colourful characters, we delve deep into the phenomenon. Porcelain aficionados range from the mortally ill Helena, who proclaims herself “mad for porcelain until death ...
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Buy an Elephant

Original title: Osta elevant ära

2004 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Õnne Luha

Documentary about a peculiar community of consumption and communication whose members are dedicated to presentation, testing and selling of cleaning agents.

Once a month, the Housewife invites some five or six ladies to her place in order to make a memorable presentation of cleaning agents. If normally the Housewife thoroughly cleans her household then this time she prepares extra "dirty places" in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of the cleaning agents. After her successful demonstration the highly welcome Guests become Buyers who are willing to give 300 to 3000 Estonian kroons for acquire the miraculous products. During a three-hour programme every participant will get cleaner. However, the Housewife's husband is behind the closed door of his room upstairs that night.
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Jaan Elken in Rodney Bradbury's Private Gallery in 1991

Title in Estonian: Jaan Elken Rodney Bradbury eragaleriis "Ateljee Kransen" 1991

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Jaan Elken with his wife visiting British artist and estophile Rodney Bradbury's private gallery in Uppsala on May 12, 1991.

Jaan Elken with his wife visiting British artist and estophile Rodney Bradbury's private gallery in Uppsala on May 12, 1991. Rodney Bradbury shows Jaan Elken his materials, conversation at the coffee table.
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35 Years Since Enn Nõu's Graduation from Upper Secondary School

Title in Estonian: Enn Nõu gümnaasiumi lõpetamisest 35 aastat

1988 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

In May 1988, Enn Nõu recollects his studies as 35 years have passed since he graduated frmo the upper secondary school in Uppsala. Preparational meeting of the party, materials related to the former days at school.

Enn Nõu studied at Högre Allmänna Läroverket in 1946-1953. In order to prepare the celebrations for 35th anniversary since graduating from the upper secondary school, a few former classmates have gathered at Bo Ekström's place. People are discussing things at the coffee table. Enn Nõu has diligently documented materials from the era of his studies at the upper secondary school. Photographs, documents and cutouts from newspapers with Enn Nõu's commentaries and diary entries. Materials from the years 1951-1953. Enn Nõu's drawings and sketches from the days of upper secondary school.
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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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Educational Day of Estonian Committee in Stockholm in 1988

Title in Estonian: Eesti komitee kasvatuspäev Stockholmis 1988

1988 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

19th Education Day, organized by the Estonian Committee, is held in Stockholm on January 9, 1988. Discussions about teaching and preserving Estonian language were held. The evening continued with the Christmas party of the Estonian Committee.

19th Education Day of the Estonian Committee is organized by the schooling and youth team. The event is held in Sheraton Hotel, Stockholm and opened by Ivar Paljak. Participants are discussing about teaching and preserving Estonian language. Pavils Johansons, Vice Rector for academic affairs of a Latvian school, holds a speech on language problems of Latvian youth in Sweden. Lecture by Mai Raud about using Estonian language in homes. Conversation about the collaboration of home and school when teaching Estonian language. Mare Rebas-Aadli, Reet Estra, Peeter Klaar, Kuldar Parik, Margus Reemets and Merike Sild are talking. The evening is followed ...
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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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David Papp at the Gathering in Uppsala Estonian Home 1987

Title in Estonian: David Papp klubiõhtul Uppsala Eesti Kodus 1987

1987 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

David Papp, maritime historian of Estonian origin, talks about the seafarers from Estonian islands and the history of shipping trade at the gathering in Estonian Home, Uppsala on May 9, 1987.

David Papp, maritime historian of Estonian origin, talks about the seafarers from Estonian islands and the history of shipping trade at the gathering in Estonian Home, Uppsala on May 9, 1987. Old photographs about shipbuilders and mariners in Saaremaa, HIiumaa and Kihnu islands. David Papp especially honours Evald Past who was a long-distance fleet captain and maritime historian, member of the founding group of Estonian Maritime Museum. Talking at the coffee table after the presentation.
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Acquaintances 6 (writers)

Original title: Tuttavad 6 (kirjanikud)

1980 | Amateur films | Director:

Enn and Helga Nõu's meetings with expatriate Estonian writers and cultural activists in 1972-1980.

The meeting of the members of the Writers' Union of Expatriate Estonians and Estonian Writers' Cooperative in Stockholm Estonian House, among other participants there are Karl Ristikivi, August Mälk, Karin Saarsen, Helmi Mäelo, Helmi Rajamaa and Liidia Tuulse. Art collector and journalist Juhan Viiding visiting Tarmo and Silvi Oja. In June 1975, there is a picnic with Karin Saarsen in the Nõu family's speedboat on Lake Ekoln. With Bernard Kangro in Torekov fisherman's village in Skåne county on the shore of Kattegat Bay. Kalju Lepik visiting with his family. In May 1977 Aadu Hint and Johannes Raag as visitors. The ...
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Sergei Bondartšuk Tallinnas

1979 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Igor Kurve
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