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  • Water in a Sieve. Merle Karusoo
    Water in a Sieve. Merle Karusoo

    Original title: Sõelaga vett. Merle Karusoo

    2021 | Portrait, Documentary | Director: Kristin Raup, Madli Lääne

    A biographical documentary film by Kristin Raup and Madli Lääne about Merle Karusoo, the Estonian stage director and collector of local biographies.

  • Koma
    Koma

    2018 | Portrait, Documentary | Director: Maria Avdjuško, Peeter Simm

    Documentary about well known Estonian theatre director Kalju Komissarov.

  • Outdoor Games
    Outdoor Games

    Title in Estonian: Õuemängud

    2016 | Documentary | Director: Urmas Reisberg

    Nine mothers establishing the first outdoor community preschool in Tartu, Estonia.

  • Heino Eller - Quinta Essentia
    Heino Eller - Quinta Essentia

    Original title: Heino Eller. Quinta Essentia

    2013 | Portrait, Music Documentary, Documentary | Director: Dorian Supin

    The biographical documentary about the renowned composer and lecturer Heino Eller also serves as a part of cultural history of Estonia. While following the story, we experience the most dramatic and cheerful moments of his life and Estonian history.

  • Ceramic artist Leo Rohlin
    Ceramic artist Leo Rohlin

    Original title: Keraamik Leo Rohlin

    2010 | Portrait, Documentary | Director: Igor Ruus

    Portrait documentary by Igor Ruus about Estonian ceramic artist and art teacher Leo Rohlin.

  • Jaanus with two heads
    Jaanus with two heads

    Original title: Kahe peaga Jaanus

    2009 | Portrait, Documentary | Director: Rein Raamat

    Documentary by Rein Raamat about Jaan Vares, acknowledged Estonian sculptor and a long-time rector of the Estonian Academy of Arts.

  • The Different Reality of Jaan Elken
    The Different Reality of Jaan Elken

    Original title: Jaan Elkeni teistmoodi tegelikkus

    2000 | Portrait, Documentary | Director: Rein Raamat

    Portrait documentary by Rein Raamat introduces the creative world of artist Jaan Elken, one of the most interesting lyrical abstractionist painter in Estonia, through his artist's confessions and the analysis of an art historian.

  • Teacher Johannes Käis
    Teacher Johannes Käis

    Title in Estonian: Õpetaja Johannes Käis

    1990 | Portrait, Other categories, Commissioned, Documentary | Director: Peep Puks

    Portrait documentary directed by Peep Puks about the life and ideas on education of Johannes Käis, Estonian teacher and head of school innovation in Estonia.

  • Tantsivad kõik
    Tantsivad kõik

    1987 | Musical film | Director: Toomas Lepp

  • Intimate Adams
    Intimate Adams

    Original title: Intiimne Adams

    1986 | Portrait, Documentary | Director: Peeter Tooming

    Portrait documentary by Peeter Toomingas about Valmar Adams, Estonian writer, poet and teacher - a diverse personality.

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