List of Estonian war films

This is the list of war films produced in Estonia during the period of independence from 1918 to 1940 and from 1991 and beyond. The first Estonian war film was produced in 1927.[1]

Chronicle list

1920s

Estonian title English title Director Genre Producer Notes
1927
Noored KotkadYoung EaglesTheodor LutsadventureSiirius FilmThe first film about the Estonian war of Independence. Mass scenes with more than 4000 soldiers.

1930s

Estonian title English title Director Genre Producer Notes
1933
Eesti Vabariigi 15. aastapäeva paraadThe 15th Anniversary parade of the Republic of EstoniareviewEesti KultuurfilmMilitary parade on the Square of Freedom in Tallinn.
1935
Kaitseliidu päevad TallinnasDefence League Days in TallinnreviewEesti KultuurfilmDefence Leagues summer days in Tallinn.
1936
Kaitseliidu Sakala manöövridDefence League Sakala ManoeuvresreviewEesti KultuurfilmMilitary exercises in South-Estonia.
1937
Kindluste linn NarvaThe Fortification City of NarvareviewEesti KultuurfilmNarvas military strongholds and fortification systems.
1938
Ringkäik SõjamuuseumisReview in the Museum of WarreviewEesti KultuurfilmEducational review film about the Estonian Museum of War.
1938
Relvastatud rahvasArmed NationadventureEesti KultuurfilmPropaganda film.
Võitluses sündinud, rahus kasvanudBorn in Fight, Raised in PeaceadventureEesti KultuurfilmPropaganda film.
1939
Au langenuileGlory to the FallendocumentaryEesti KultuurfilmMonuments of the Estonian War of Independence.
Päev SõjakoolisA Day in the School of WarreviewEesti KultuurfilmEducational review film about the School of War.

1940s

Estonian title English title Director Genre Producer Notes
1940
Allveelaevad harjutustegevuselSubmarines on the ExercisesreviewEesti KultuurfilmThe Estonian Navy submarine fleet on the military exercises.
Merevägi harjutustegevuselNavy on the ExercisesreviewEesti KultuurfilmThe Estonian Navy surface fleet on the military exercises.

1990s

Estonian title English title Director Genre Producer Notes
1995
Wikmani poisidWikman BoysVilja Palmdrama serialEesti TelevisioonA drama serial about the Wikman Private Gymnasium students from 1937 till their mobilization in 1944. .
1997
Me elasime Eesti nimelWe Lived for EstoniaAndres SöötdocumentaryMonofilmA film about the Estonian partisans fight against the Soviet occupation during and after the World War II.

2000s

Estonian title English title Director Genre Producer Notes
2000
Meie sõduridOur Soldiers serialEDFA propaganda serial about the armed forces of Estonia.
2001
Uue Eesti sõduridNew Estonia's SoldiersErik BoltowskireviewErik Boltowski EDFA propaganda film about the 10th anniversary of the Estonian Defence Force restoration.
2002
Nimed marmortahvlilNames in MarbleElmo NüganenadventureTaska ProductionsBased on an acclaimed 1935 novel about the War of Liberation that ensured Estonia's independence. The film tells about a group of young schoolboys heading to the front to fight the army of Soviet Russia.
Baltic Eagle 2002Baltic Eagle 2002Erik BoltowskireviewErik Boltowski EDFA propaganda film about the Estonian Defence Forces military exercises.
2003
SomnabuulSomnambulanceSulev Keeduswar dramaF-Seitse KinotarAutumn 1944, Estonia. Tens of thousands of people leave their homeland in fear of approaching Soviet frontline...
Presidendi kaardivägiThe President's GuardErik BoltowskireviewErik Boltowski EDFPropaganda documentary about the Guard Battalion.
2004
RahuvägiA Force For PeaceErik BoltowskireviewErik Boltowski EDFPropaganda documentary about the Estonian Peacekeepers.
ScoutspataljonThe Scouts BattalionErik BoltowskireviewErik Boltowski EDFPropaganda documentary about the Scouts Battalion.
2005
Haukka GruppHaukka GroupRené VilbredocumentaryRuut PicturesA tragic story about hope, betrayal and double game, and how it all befell the Estonian spies who fought for their homeland.
Võitlus sinimustvalge eest - SinineFight for Blue-Black-White - BlueToomas LeppdocumentaryETVA documentary trilogy about the fight for the restoration of the independence.
Võitlus sinimustvalge eest - MustFight for Blue-Black-White - BlackToomas LeppdocumentaryETVA documentary trilogy about the fight for the restoration of the independence.
Võitlus sinimustvalge eest - ValgeFight for Blue-Black-White - WhiteToomas LeppdocumentaryETVA documentary trilogy about the fight for the restoration of the independence.
2006
SinimäedBlue HillsRaimo JõeranddocumentaryRuut PicturesA story on the Estonian Legions defense against the Soviet Army in 1944 with an emphasis on its last stand in the region known as the Blue Hills of Estonia.
Võidupüha MereparaadVictory Day Naval ParadereviewETVThe Estonian Navy and NATO naval parade.
TuletoojadThe Flame Of VictoryErik BoltowskireviewErik Boltowski EDFPropaganda documentary about the Estonian Defence League.
Täiskäik edasiFull Speed AheadErik BoltowskireviewErik Boltowski EDFPropaganda documentary about the Estonian Navy development.
Mehed unustatud armeestThe Forgotten SoldiersKalle KäeseldocumentaryOsakondA documentary about a top secret Estonian Guard Company nr.4421. The unit existed from 1946 to 1963 in Nurnberg.
2007
Scoutspataljon - RespektScoutsbattalion - Respect commercialEDFA short propaganda video for the Scoutsbattalion recruiting campaign.
2008
DetsembrikuumusDecember HeatAsko Kasewar dramaRuut PicturesA war drama film about the 1924 1 September Soviet coup attempt in Estonia.

2010s

Estonian title English title Director Genre Producer Notes
2015
1944 1944 Elmo Nüganen war drama Taska Film Estonian soldiers in both the Soviet Army and the German Army have to choose sides and thus fight against their fellow countrymen during WWII.

Notes and references

  1. ↑ Most of the 2000s films have been taken from this site Estonian Films.

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