Culture Night 2026: Tallinn Time Capsule
Curated together with the Estonian Film Institute, this special online Culture Night presentation celebrates the richness of Estonian short filmmaking through two programmes. Together, these programmes offer audiences of all ages a unique opportunity to discover Estonia's rich cinematic heritage through compelling documentary storytelling and charming family-friendly films.
All films are FREE but ticketed and available to watch nationwide from 5pm on Friday 18th September to 11.59pm on Sunday 20th September.
TALLIN TIME CAPSULE:
A 90-minute programme of gorgeous documentary shorts from Estonia, presented in chronological order from 1968 and 1985. A fascinating journey through the country's history, culture and changing society, via daily scenes that feel strikingly universal.
A selection of Estonian documentaries from the Tallinnfilm era, capturing everyday life and the people of their time with remarkable curiosity and observation. Several of these films were groundbreaking in their approach, helping to shape the language of Estonian documentary cinema and paving the way for future generations of filmmakers.
511 BEST PHOTOS OF MARS (511 PAREMAT FOTOT MARSIST)
Andres Sööt | 1968 | 15 mins
A selection of various guest types in cafes and night clubs in late 1960s.
WOMEN TODAY (NAINE TÄNA)
Reet Kasesalu | 1974 | 22 mins
A documentary about a woman and her role in society in the 1970s.
ON THE WAY (TEEL)
Valeria Anderson | 1977 | 21 mins
A meditative film about the path of life, the change of generations and vital values, which unfolds by observing train passengers.
STREET 79 (TÄNAV 79)
Heli Speek | 1979 | 10 mins
A hidden camera observes city life in summer and people in the urban environment.
URBAN ANIMAL (LINNALOOM)
Peeter Tooming | 1981 | 11 mins
Documentary by Peeter Tooming about animal love of a urban resident and keeping animals in urban conditions.
THE NEXT PICK (JÄRGMINE LOOSIMINE)
Peeter Simm | 1983 | 11 mins
It is a special day in an orphanage today. Its boys and girls put on beautiful national costumes in order to take part in the ceremony of lottery winners.
LASNAMÄE
Mark Soosaar | 1985 | 11 mins
Accompanied by the phone conversation between Mark Soosaar and architect Malle Meelak there are views of the new district Lasnamäe, Tallinn.
