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Hold Onto Me

Original title: Ära mind lahti lase

2019 | Documentary | Director: Ingrid Hübscher, Sigrid Reede

Conductor Elo Tammsalu-Schmitz left Estonia 20 years ago because of love. As she prepares to take the European Choir of Estonians to the Estonian national Song Celebration, her German husband Hartmut also needs to learn the songs.

The film follows the journey of the European Choir of Estonians to the 150th Song and Dance Celebration in Estonia through the eyes of two main characters. Conductor Elo Tammsalu-Schmitz left Estonia 20 years ago because of love. At the annual choir camp in Bonn, she is faced with a real professional challenge - the choir which only meets twice a year needs to learn the Song Festival repertoire in two days. Her German husband Hartmut also sings in the choir. It is because of love that he has learned Estonian, but now he has to work hard to learn the songs in ...
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Tõnis Mägi

2019 | Documentary, Portrait, Music Documentary | Director: Priit Pääsuke

A film about Tõnis Mägi and his music.

The film is partly based on Tõnis Mägi’s life story but focuses more on his contemporary works and the new songs he’s created. It shows how each new story reflects his unique world through different moments from his own life and Estonian cultural history.
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Bridges Of Time

Original title: Ajasillad

2018 | Documentary | Director: Audrius Stonys, Kristine Briede

"Look back with me and maybe you will find out something new about documentary cinema, which is nothing else but life after death." Herz Frank.

Meditative documentary essay portrays the less-remembered generation of cinema poets of the Baltic New Wave. With finesse, they push beyond the barriers of the common historiographic investigation in order to achieve a consummate poetic treatment of the ontology of documentary creation.
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The Missed Wonder

Original title: Tabamata ime

2017 | Documentary | Director: Eret Kuusk
A Singing City - Tallinn

Original title: Laulev linn

2010 | Documentary, Music Documentary | Director: Mikk Rand

Music documentary about the The Mixed Choir of the European Capital of Culture and its energetic conductor Veronika Portsmuth. The documentary follows their participation in the 6th World Choir Games in Shaoxing, China.

Happy people sing regardless of a lack of money and support from decision-makers - benevolent enthusiasm can go very far! The Mixed Choir of the European Capital of Culture 2011, initiated by the citizens of Tallinn, comprises of people from different fields of culture such as artists, actors, film directors, teachers, musicians, etc. They are passionate about singing and want to take their hometown to the world... Regardless of several obstacles, the choir is selected to compete at the Choir Olympics in Shanghai, which takes them to China. There, they represent their city at the World Expo 2010. Their motivation ...
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Meetings in Galway

Original title: Hääl maa ja taeva vahel

2006 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Mark Soosaar

Portrait documentary by Mark Soosaar about singer Siiri Sisask.

Mongolian mountains echo back the way it invites the gods down to Earth. Shepherds ride by on their horses and their songs also echo back. Singer Siiri Sisask is looking for the truth in the East. Church of the Holy Mother of God in Paris. Flickering sea of candles for those who have passed away. Siiri is looking for the truth in the West. The sun is going down above Estonia, the sea is turning crimson. Siiri is in Vääna beach with a little Italian song. The singer is seeking truth in her childhood land. Film director Mark Soosaar is ...
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The Namemakers

Original title: Nimepanijad

2003 | Feature film, Short | Director: Andri Luup

Short film directed by Andri Luup about two conmen who try to make money with naming.

Two idling young men get an excellent idea to start making money with giving names. They post an ad, dress into suits and the sales may begin. They meet a young mother to whom they give a magnificent performance about the various procedures of conjuring up the right name for the baby. Together, they discover the name Orlando. The baptizing day will reveal whether the baby gets the name. The young men are truly surprised but then they'll get another phone call from the next client.
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Teatrikallakuga I klass Tallinna 13.Keskkoolis

1981 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Mihhail Dorovatovski
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Everything I dreamed of

Title in Estonian: Kõik, millest unistasin

1977 | Documentary, Music Documentary | Director: Ly Pulk

Portrait documentary about long-term music educator Linda Saul.

Singing teacher Linda Saul – teacher, mother, musician. Next to her there are Voldemar Saul, Heli Lääts, Peeter Saul, several students and long-term concertmaster Therese Raide. Filmmakers visit the Saul family in their summer cottage, observe singing lessons in the music conservatory, go to the honouring night for Linda Saul in Raadioteater (radio drama), visit their home farm in Valga county and walk in Haapsalu where Linda and Voldemar Saul recall their youth days.
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Meestelaul

1977 | Documentary | Director: Heini Drui
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