Movies: Mati Põldre

A film about the life of Raimond Valgre, an Estonian songwriter and singer of the 1930s and 40s, the political changes of his country and his life after the war when his songs were considered not suitable for the Soviet way of life....

Unforgettable melodies, unique timbre and a memorable, soul-stirring voice. A mystery for women and authority for men, his talent was revered by the highest ranks of the Soviet Union and millions of ordinary people. Georg Ots took the stage when a hu...

An up-close look into the life of the often misunderstood movie director Grigori Kromanov through the lens of old friends and colleagues....

The film is set in a town that has a professional symphony orchestra, managed by authoritarian and confident Paul Levald, who has conducted both the orchestra and his family affairs for years. Due to dramatic events, Paul’s son-in-law Egon Rei must u...

A film about the joys, affection and rivalry in a childrens' singing camp....

Visions of late night city bustle and one stray cat's meeting with a domestic kitty. The wordless story is narrated by colourful sounds....

On October 17, 1993, local government elections were held in Estonia. The film takes the viewer to Antsla, a small town in Võrumaa, where more than a third of the population is retired. All this is a mirror of Estonian life, from which tensions, pain...

Fimi is based on 4 parts of Veljo Tormis' choral cycle "Estonian Calendar Songs": 1. Mardi Gras Songs, 2. Swing Songs, 3. Frame Songs, 4. Midsummer Songs....

Four young men hitchhike in summer Estonia and visit beautiful places. In the concert film, Heli Lääts and the male quartet of the Estonian Radio sing and popular pop tunes of the 1960s are heard....

A portrait of the singer Artur Rinne...

Estonian Drama Theater actor Salme Reek about herself and others....