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US studio acquires the North American rights to British-Estonian movie “Firebird”

US movie studio Roadside Attractions has acquired the North American distribution rights to the British-Estonian movie, “Firebird”, a debut feature by Estonian director Peeter Rebane. Based on a true story during the Cold War, “Firebird” is a love story set against the backdrop of a Soviet Air Force base in Estonia during late 1970s communist […]

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Free cinema mornings for Ukrainian children in Tallinn

The “Sõprus” cinema in Tallinn’s city centre invites Ukrainian children for free cinema mornings. The free screenings will start from Friday, 18 March, and will take place from 10 AM to 2 PM every day at cinema “Sõprus” in the Estonian capital’s Old Town. “Sõprus” collaborates with the Estonian animation studio, Joonisfilm, to screen three

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Video: Estonian folk singer Mari Kalkun releases a Ukraine-themed song

Mari Kalkun, one of the best known Estonian folk music singer-songwriters, has released a song, “Somewhere There’s War”, that she created following the Russian invasion of Ukraine; with the song, the artist calls upon to support Ukrainians. The singer said she “sat down at the piano and came up with the song” on the second

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Arvo Pärt to Ukrainians: Forgive us for failing to protect you

Estonian composer Arvo Pärt issued a statement, in which the maestro addressed the Ukrainians and among other things, said, “forgive us for failing to protect you from a disaster unimaginable in our time”. The statement was issued by Laulasmaa, Estonia-based Arvo Pärt Centre on behalf of the composer; Estonian World publishes the message in full:

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Video: Estonia will be represented by Stefan Airapetjan at Eurovision 2022

The Armenian-Estonian singer-songwriter, Stefan Airapetjan, has won the Eesti Laul, Estonia’s song competition to determine the country’s representative at the Eurovision Song Contest, with his song, “Hope”. “Hope” was written by Airapetjan and composer-producer Karl-Ander Reismann. Stefan (24) is an Estonian singer and songwriter who was born in the Estonian town of Viljandi to Armenian parents.

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The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and the Flanders Symphony Orchestra tour Belgium and Paris

Conducted by Kristiina Poska, the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and the Flanders Symphony Orchestra perform Arvo Pärt and Gabriel Fauré across Belgium as well as in Paris, France, and the Dutch city of Arnhem. The concerts will also feature a Czech soprano, Hana Blažíková, and a British baritone, Roderick Williams. The musicians will perform “Silouans

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Estonia’s Singing Revolution gets a Hollywood musical treatment

Thirty years after Estonia restored its independence after the Soviet occupation, the voices that led its pivotal Singing Revolution will finally reach American ears – through a musical about the events that took place in Estonia from 1988 to 1991, just before the collapse of the Soviet Union. The very nature of a revolution suggests

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A new exhibition by Estonian portrait photographer Kaupo Kikkas opens in Tallinn

Fotografiska, an exhibition space in Tallinn, Estonia, displays the new works of Kaupo Kikkas who is known for his portraits of renowned Estonian classical musicians. “The exhibition ‘Inner cosmos’ reveals the magic of being human, as seen through the eyes of the artist. The show offers a metaphysical view on humankind, asking questions about who

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Free Estonian language courses offered by the Integration Foundation

The Tallinn and Narva-based Integration Foundation offers free Estonian language courses – both face-to-face and online; the registration will start on 2 February at 10 AM Estonian time. The Integration Foundation provides free Estonian language of communication courses at A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1 levels. The courses will be taking place both face to

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