Short Stories from Tallinn

We are proud to show you the historical Estonian animation film from the second half of the 20th century in its original 35 mm format. A retrospect of Estonian animation is accompanied by a panel discussion with Kerdi Oengo, the Head Producer of one of the oldest still acting animation studios of the world – Nukufilm. We will talk about the history of the Estonian film school and the challenges of being an artist.
(Kino im Schillerhof, Helmboldstraße 1, blue cinema)

Park

film still Park
Animation Estonia
direction: Elbert Tuganov

The views of the authorities on how to reconstruct a park might not comply with what the citizens need. This piece from the legendary Elbert Tuganov shows that not that much has changed since the 60s.

Eine murul

Breakfast on the Grass

film still Eine murul
Animation Estonia
direction: Priit Pärn

Three strangers have small tasks to fulfill to meet in a perfect place. A metaphorical and philosophical comprehension of the challenges an artist faces in a society full of state control and censorship.

Seitse kuradit

Seven Devils

film still Seitse kuradit
Animation Estonia
direction: Heino Pars

An artistic heritage of the anti-alcohol campaign in the late Soviet Union shows a man struggling with his own demons. As a side effect – a lovely image of the Estonian city of the end of the 20th century.

Humachinoid

film still Humachinoid
Experimental Estonia
direction: Kalju Kivi

This experimental animation leads us through the times of huge historical changes and transformations in Estonia – and how they affected an individual and shaped the society today.

Hüpe

The Leap

film still Hüpe
Animation Estonia
direction: Avo Paistik

Be better, never stop, achieve more, deserve the appreciation every day – a struggle for acceptance in the society shown with experimental animation.

Klaasikillumäng

Glass Cluster Game

film still Klaasikillumäng
Experimental Estonia
direction: Kalju Kivi

An artist needs just a few glass pieces to open the whole world of patterns, colours and shapes and tell their story.