Country: Estonia

Direction Zaza Urushadze

Cast Lembit Ulfsak · Giorgi Nakashidze · Misha Meskhi · Elmo Nüganen

Synopsis Tangerines (2013) unfolds during the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict in 1992, focusing on a small Estonian village nestled in the mountains. Most residents have fled, leaving behind only Ivo and Margus. Margus plans to depart once his tangerine harvest is complete. When...

Direction Dorian Supin

Cast Arvo Pärt

Synopsis Arvo Pärt: 24 Preludes for a Fugue (2002) delves into the life and work of the renowned composer Arvo Pärt, an Orthodox Catholic with a profound spiritual depth. With a quarter-century of influence in the music world, Pärt's compositions have...

Direction Martti Helde

Cast Laura Peterson · Tarmo Song · Ingrid Isotamm · Mirt Preegel

Synopsis In the Crosswind (2014) is a poignant film that delves into the harrowing experiences of mass deportation to Siberia, drawing from the personal recollections of Erna. The narrative unfolds on June 14, 1941, when trucks arrived to take innocent families,...

Direction Ilmar Raag

Cast Jüri Lumiste · Mait Malmsten · Ursula Ratasepp · Külliki Saldre

Direction Tanel Toom

Cast Loora-Eliise Kaarelson · Priit Võigemast · Maiken Schmidt · Risto Vaidla

Synopsis Truth and Justice (2019) is set in Estonia during the year 1872. The narrative revolves around a resolute individual who takes ownership of a desolate plot known as Robber's Rise. Facing numerous challenges, including the harsh realities of manual labor,...

Direction Ilmar Raag

Cast Vallo Kirs · Pärt Uusberg · Paula Solvak · Margus Prangel

Synopsis The Class (2007) follows the story of Joseph, a reserved and introverted student who struggles with sports and stands out as an easy target for bullies at his school. As the torment and cruelty intensify, Joseph's life becomes increasingly unbearable....

Direction Mihkel Ulk

Cast Tambet Tuisk · Saara Kadak · Külliki Saldre · Liis Lindmaa

Direction Anna Hints

Cast Kadi Kivilo · Maria Meresaar · Elsa Saks · Marianne Liiv

Synopsis Smoke Sauna Sisterhood (2023) delves into the profound and transformative experiences of women who gather in the dimly lit confines of a traditional smoke sauna. Within this unique setting, they openly discuss their deepest secrets and personal journeys, shedding layers...

Direction Veiko Õunpuu

Cast Taavi Eelmaa · Ravshana Kurkova · Tiina Tauraite · Sten Ljunggren

Synopsis The Temptation of St. Tony (2009) follows the journey of a middle-management professional who begins to question the value of his virtuous lifestyle. As he grapples with the complexities of middle age and ethical dilemmas, his once tranquil existence starts...

Direction Rainer Sarnet

Cast Rea Lest · Jörgen Liik · Arvo Kukumägi · Katariina Unt

Synopsis November (2017) is inspired by the Estonian novel 'Rehepapp' by Andrus Kivirähk, a widely acclaimed work from the past two decades. This cinematic adaptation blends elements of magic, dark comedy, and romantic love. The narrative unfolds in a pagan Estonian...

Direction Asko Kase

Cast Sergo Vares · Liisi Koikson · Tõnu Kark · Mait Malmsten

Synopsis December Heat (2008) unfolds in the vibrant 1920s Estonia, where the rhythm of jazz fills the air. On December 1, 1924, the tranquility of the capital, Tallinn, is disrupted by Comintern members aiming to orchestrate a Communist coup. The narrative...

Direction Veiko Õunpuu

Cast Rain Tolk · Taavi Eelmaa · Juhan Ulfsak · Sulevi Peltola

Synopsis Autumn Ball (2007) delves into the lives of six residents of Soviet-era apartment buildings, each grappling with a profound sense of isolation. Mati, a young writer, finds himself peering through the window of his former spouse and struggling to connect...

Direction Liina Trishkina

Cast Reimo Sagor · Andres Mähar · Epp Eespäev · Nora Altrov

Synopsis Take It or Leave It (2018) begins on a quiet Saturday morning when Erik, a 30-year-old construction worker, receives shocking news: his former girlfriend Moonika, whom he hasn't seen in six months, is about to give birth. Moonika, however, is...

Direction Oskar Lehemaa · Mikk Mägi

Synopsis The Old Man Movie (2019) follows the story of a seasoned farmer, affectionately known as the Old Man, whose quiet summer is disrupted when his grandchildren arrive for a visit. The youngsters, in their playful chaos, inadvertently release his cherished...

Direction Peeter Rebane

Cast Tom Prior · Nicholas Woodeson · Oleg Zagorodnii · Diana Pozharskaya

Synopsis Firebird (2021) unfolds during the tense era of the Cold War, where a complex love triangle forms between a junior officer, his closest friend, and a charismatic fighter pilot. As emotions intensify, the trio finds themselves navigating treacherous waters, where...

Direction Elmo Nüganen

Cast Märt Pius · Mait Malmsten · Ain Mäeots · Magnús Mariuson

Synopsis 1944 (2015) delves into the tumultuous events of World War II in 1944, focusing on the pivotal battles from the Blue Hills to the Sõrve Peninsula. The narrative is presented through the lens of Estonian soldiers who were compelled to...

Direction Priit Pärn · Olga Pärn

Direction Kaspar Jancis · Vladimir Leschiov

Synopsis Villa Antropoff (S) (2012) follows the perilous journey of a man from Africa who embarks on a hazardous voyage across the sea to Europe, inspired by a simple discovery of a condom on a beach. His quest for a better...

Direction Kaspar Jancis

Direction Jaak Kilmi

Synopsis Disco and Atomic War (2009) delves into the unique experience of growing up in the Soviet Union during the Cold War era. This documentary explores an unusual information conflict, where a repressive government encountered the icons of Western popular culture...