Keiu Telve added, “This is not the first time the Vabamu has received films from Estonian communities abroad. For example, we have unique images on 8 mm film of the concert-demonstration that took place during the Estonian meet-up day in Montreal during the international exposition Expo 67. This film was taken by Estonian Lemmik-Jaak Sirk, who worked in the expo pavilion of the Soviet Union. This film is an excellent example of how they have always wanted and tried to stay in touch with their roots and culture.”
The collection initiative targets films recorded on 8 mm and Super8 film. A selection of the collected films will be shown on ETV2 in a series called 8 mm ELU (LIFE on 8 mm) and stored in the Vabamu’s collections.
Existing and newly acquired recordings can be seen during Foreign Estonians Day, celebrated at the Vabamu on 28 November at 18:00. The event will also be broadcast online. Details for the event will soon be available on the Vabamu’s website.
The series 8 mm ELU (LIFE on 8 mm) has successfully aired on Estonian Public Broadcasting channels and gained significant views. The first two seasons focussed on films recorded by local Estonians. Now, the show makers want viewers to see the stories of Estonian communities abroad.
The initiative targets both digital and analog film tapes. Visit Vabamu’s website at https://vabamu.ee/collections/film-collecting-campaign-of-estonian-communities-abroad to read about conditions for film submission.
Lisainfo/ Further information:
Ingrid Piirsalu
Marketing and Communication Manager
Phone: + 372 5646 4035
ingrid@vabamu.ee
Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom
Toompea 8, 10142 Tallinn
www.vabamu.ee
