History of Estonian cinema and film culture
by Grigori Kromanov
- The film was released in 1969.
- The best-known Estonian film.
- Has screened in over 60 countries.
- Sold 45 million tickets (772k)
Estonian documentaries
Have won recognition within the country and aboard.
Andres Sööt's ,,Draakoni aasta" (1988) ; "Hobuse aasta" (1991)
Mark Soosaar's ,,Kihnu naine" (1974) ; ,,Riigivanem" (1991)
Andres Sööt Mark Soosaar
Animated and puppet-films
Puppet-films
- Elbert Tugnov started puppet-films making in 1971.
Animated films
- Rein Raamat founded an animated film group in 1971.
Outstanding animators: Hardi Volmer, Avo Paistik and especially
Priit Pärn.
- Their films form the best part of Estonian film production.
Black Nights Film Festival - PÖFF
The festival brings to the Estonian audience a selection of world
cinema, featuring visual delight for every taste and age.
- It consists of the main programme and three sub-festivals
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