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Paul Keres is considered the strongest chess player of all time who has not achieved the title of world champion, which is why he has earned the nickname Eternal Second. With his game mastery, tact and correctness, Keres was valued among the world's chess elite, and for Estonians he was a national symbol. His career is surrounded by unexplained mystery that reflects the tragic confrontations of big politics. The life of Paul Keres is shed light on by his famous rivals, ex-world champions Mikhail Botvinnik, Boris Spasski, Mikhail Tal and others.
The documentary observes athletes of one the most difficult yet interesting track and field sports – decathlon, the king of all sports, as they say. Slow-motion filming of competing athletes makes it possible to see the details that otherwise would be lost within the dizzy speed. Using the 1000mm lens adds a new unexpected angle while expressing the character of a decathlete, his ability to focus with all his will in order to win.
Young high school graduates express their thoughts on life and love.
Raivo and Martin are teammates. Martin was a kicked out from the Soviet Union team, but hopes to get back there. Raivo has everything to reach top, but hasn’t decided what to do. His relationship with Kristiina is also messed up. There is no consensus at home either - in mother's opinion it is wiser to go to school and acquire a proper profession. However, the multi-day race of the Spartakiat of nations is ahead.
Pikk Street is one of the most important thoroughfares of Tallinn’s Old Town. The picture playfully combines hidden camera footage with more observational images, employing shots from unusual angles; these are accompanied by specific sounds and interesting musical themes. The result is a true cinematic adventure.
Rosiine Kartau tells about her life, work and activities as the head of the Vasula state farm.
Ulvi Indrikson trains her daughters Kaire and Kaja and supports them at the competitions. Training in the gym and swimming competitions. Support by the audience, the participants' intense fight for the first place.
A 1981 documentary film directed by Yuri Ozerov. It showed the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow. The director was awarded the State Prize of the USSR in 1982. The film was selected as the Soviet entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 54th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.
A man and a woman are trying to solve a problem that is crucial to their relationship, but their ideas and beliefs have a different vision.
A philosophical reflection on the nature of cycling.
