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Estonian Writers and Cultural Activists in Exile in 1947–1948

Title in Estonian: Raamat - kodu kaunim ehe

1948 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Harald Perten

Overview about the activity of the expatriate Estonian publishing house "Orto" and the publication process of the epic "Kalevipoeg" in Sweden.

Interesting documentary related to cultural history about Estonian writers in Stockholm. The film introduces the activities of an expatriate publishing house "Orto" where refugee writers can be seen working in their homes. The film follows the journey starting from the writer's desk and finishing with the printing process of a publication. People talk about the great event - publishing of the Estonian epic "Kalevipoeg" in exile, depicting the writers' meeting in November 1947 to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of "Orto". We can see Marie Under, Aino Kallas, Gustav Suits, Karl Ristikivi, August Mälk, Valev Uibopuu, Artur Adson, Hanno Kompus, August ...
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Opening of the Book Exhibition of "Orto" Publishing House in Stockholm

Title in Estonian: Kirjastuse Orto raamatunäituse avamine Stockholmis

1948 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Opening of the book exhibition of publishing house "Orto" in the premises of Stockholm Young Men Christian Association on June 25, 1948.

Hanno Kompus, August Mälk, Heinrich Laretei take part in the opening of the book exhibition held by publishing house "Orto". Andres Laur, head of the publishing house, opens the exhibition. Audience in the hall. Heinrich Laretei holds a speech. August Rei, Gustav Suits, Aino Kallas, Karl Kesa (editor of the Estonian newspaper in Germany) are among the audience. August Mälk holds a speech. Views to the exhibition stands. Bishop Johan Kõpp having a conversation with Jaan Kitzberg, chairman of the Estonian Committee in Lübeck. Three men having a conversation, Hanno Kompus. Jaan Kitzberg is having a conversation with Valev Uibopuu ...
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The Estonian in Exile

Title in Estonian: Eestlane paguluses

1948 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The post-war life of Estonians in the refugee camps in Denmark, Germany, Switzerland and France in spring and summer 1948.

The post-war daily life of Estonians in refugee camps in Denmark, Germany, Switzerland and France in spring and summer 1948. A car is backing to the ferry "Sjælland". Trip across Östersund to Denmark. Copenhagen. The town hall. A refugee camp at the end of Prags Boulevard. Barracks behind the wire fence. Outer views of the canteen and washroom. Laundry drying on the washing line. Children are reading and writing at school. The head of the camp is theatre person Voldemar Mettus. Views of Lübeck. Paul Kompus, former head of Haapsalu criminal police and representative of Estonians in Lübeck, in his ...
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The Estonians' Song Festival in Sweden

Title in Estonian: Eestlaste laulupidu Stockholmis

1948 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Harald Perten

Estonian song festival held in Stockholm in 1948.

The first Estonian general song celebration in Stockholm on June 27, 1948. Introduction of the song festival programme. Swedish flags are waving, views of Stockholm. Women and girls wearing Estonian national costumes. Participants of the song celebration procession are gathering in Kungsträdgården, the procession moves along the city streets. Arrival at the venue of the song celebration - Solliden song festival grounds in Skansen. Manivald Loite, representative of Estonians in England and Jaan Kitzberg, chairman of the Estonian Committe in Lübeck, are talking. Bishop Johan Kõpp and Metropolitan Aleksander lead the church service. Speeches are held by Heinrich Laretei, chairman ...
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Contemporaries in Front of the Camera 1957-1974, 4/5

Original title: Kaasaegseid kaamera ees 1957-1974, 4/5

Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The film has recorded expatriate Estonian people active in culture and social life in 1957-1974.

In the fourth part, the following expatriate Estonians active in the field of culture and social life were recorded: Jüri Veiderma and engineer Jaan Veiderma with his wife Thora Veiderma, sons of Aleksander Veiderma, Estonian statesman and activist in education; academician Mihkel Veiderma's wife Silvia Veiderma with their daughter Liis Veiderma; jurist and lecturer Paul Vihalem and his son Mart Vihalem; journalist Jaan Kitzberg with his wife Silvia Kitzberg; clergyman Rudolf Kiviranna; doctor and Estonian honorary consul in Morocco Rudolf Peets and his wife writer Nora Peets.
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Estonian Writers and Cultural Activists in Exile in 1947–1948

Opening of the Book Exhibition of "Orto" Publishing House in Stockholm

The Estonian in Exile

The Estonians' Song Festival in Sweden

Contemporaries in Front of the Camera 1957-1974, 4/5