At the A. H. Tammsaare Museum at Vargamäe, a documentary film evening held in August is already becoming a tradition. This year, the documentary film evening will be held for the third time, and its connecting sub-theme is ‘Language and Writing’. Reflection on language and writing will be guided by ethnologist, filmmaker, and University of Tartu researcher Terje Toomistu, who will also moderate the evening. The director of the film ‘Leelo: Ükskord me naerame niikuinii’, Marta Pulk, will be present. Programme. 17:00 Liivo Niglas, ‘Eva Toulouze: Teekond koju’. A film about ethnologist, translator, Finno-Ugric scholar, and friend of Estonia Eva Toulouze (2025). 18:00 Marta Pulk, ‘Leelo: Ükskord me naerame niikuinii’. A portrait film about Leelo Tungal (2025). 19:00 Discussion with the director follows. 20:00 Jaan Tootsen, ‘Kikilipsuga mässaja’. A portrait film about President Toomas Hendrik Ilves (2025). A ticket to the documentary film evening costs 12 euros. Discount ticket for pensioners, school students, and university students: 10 euros. Tickets are available on Fienta. The event is supported by the Estonian Cultural Endowment. You are very welcome!
