The earliest mentioning of estonian singing and dancing dates back to saxo grammaticus gesta danorum c. The singing revolution narrates the remarkable story of this tiny nations struggle for independence, illuminating how the estonians kept their identity alive even under the oppressive weight of the iron curtain through a rich tradition of song. The singing revolution tells the moving story of a peoples nonviolent and dramatic march to regain. This socalled singing revolution, peaceful and nonviolent, persisted for five years, and in the end. Summary of the political history, nonviolent strategic actions, and ensuing events of estonias 198691 singing revolution. Apr 14, 20 estonian rhapsody was the title of paul krugmans 2011 blog post which argued that estonias austerity program and rapid recovery wasnt all it had been cracked up to be. The estonian philharmonic chamber choir, which performs at purdue on november 20, represents a proud tradition that really did change the worldthe singing revolution was a major force in estonias independence movement. I would think they all gave up over time, were it not for the fact that this is the most active torrent i am seeding, all the time at about 25mbs upload speed. Baltic way a peaceful call for independence on day of infamy. From estonian rhapsody to estonian opera marginal revolution. It was called the singing revolution because of the role singing played in the protests of the mid1980s.
The nations darkest chapter, though, dawned in 1939 with the arrival of the soviets. Overlooking the song festival grounds from the cheap seats is a statue of gustav ernesaks, who directed the estonian national male choir for 50 years. This was a nonviolent revolution that overthrew a very violent occupation. The singing revolution lasted over four years, with various protests and acts of defiance. In the late 1980s, music was the mechanism by which estonia split from the soviet union. The singing revolution, a documentary by james tusty and maureen castle tusty about estonia s struggle to end soviet occupation, shows that it already has. Music sustained the estonian people during those years, and was such a crucial part of their struggle for freedom that their successful bid for independence is known as the singing revolution. Best estonian movies top estonian movies online sbs movies. Rent the singing revolution 2006 on dvd and bluray. The singing revolution is a 2006 documentary film created by americans james tusty and maureen castle tusty about the nonviolent singing revolution in estonia in which hundreds of thousands of estonians gathered publicly between 1986 and 1991, in an effort to end decades of soviet occupation. On 11 september 1988, about 300,000 people gathered at the event known as the song of estonia, organised by the popular front. Krugmans arguments against austerity and illves response.
Dainis ivans, a leading figure in the singing revolution, which led to the. The process of restoring estonias independence was named the singing revolution. Singing is an important part all of the baltic cultures. Trivimi velliste, chairman of the estonian heritage society, for the first time publicly uttered the idea that only a year ago would have been unthinkable estonia must become an independent country. For more information, watch the singing revolution, a full length. This passage is adapted from priit vesilind, the singing revolution. Estonians campaign for independence the singing revolution, 19871991. Sing played an important role in ancient pagan rituals and magical practices. This is a story that has not been told outside estonia, said filmmaker james tusty, who is of estonian descent. Today estonians are justly proud of their singing revolution, which. Apr 18, 2017 it began as a poem written by estonian poet, lydia koidula, during the 19 th century, a period known in the country as the national awakening, and played a critical role in estonias independence movement from soviet occupation over 120 years later in a nonviolent resistance known as estonias singing revolution. The singing revolution shares how, between 1987 and 1991, hundreds of thousands of estonians gathered publicly to sing forbidden patriotic songs and share. Estonian film database efdb the database is maintained by ngo estonian film database.
Embracing estonias singing revolution the seattle times. The littleknown story of estonias singing revolution. An inspiring true story, the singing revolution proves the pressure for political change can be induced through any number of surprising and non. This is a list of most notable films produced in estonia and in the estonian language in chronological order. Welcome to the largest multilanguage movie subtitles collection on the web.
Today choral singing is still an important part of estonian culture. The estonian folk music tradition is broadly divided into 2 periods. Most people dont think about singing when they think about revolutions. The singing revolution shares how, between 1987 and 1991, hundreds of thousands of estonians gathered publicly to sing forbidden patriotic songs and share protest speeches, risking their lives to proclaim their desire for independence. It began as a poem written by estonian poet, lydia koidula, during the 19 th century, a period known in the country as the national awakening, and played a critical role in estonia s independence movement from soviet occupation over 120 years later in a nonviolent resistance known as estonia s singing revolution. Must alpinist and november i already had downloading, and ive been thinking about nimed marmortahvlil 2002 ever since i found out that a few years later latvians made a similar movie about similar events in the same time period, rigas sargi 2007 defenders of riga imdb 7. Soviet officials did not crack down and the activists succeeded in putting a stop to. On 20th august 1991 estonian politicians declared the nations independence even as soviet tanks were rolling through the countryside to quell the movement.
In response to the singing revolution, some ethnic russians living in estonia. But in estonia song was the weapon of choice when the estonians sought to free themselves from decades of soviet occupation. May 18, 2015 a twopart concert lasting nearly three hours presented an overview of estonian song festivals from the time of the national awakening during the second half of the 19th century performing works by brothers aleksander kunileidsaebelmann and friedrich august saebelmann to the singing revolution rene eespere, alo mattiisen. The singing revolution film shown at evanston public library. The singing revolution is the name given to the stepbystep process that led to the reestablishment of estonian independence in 1991. Every culture produces its own monsters and ghosts, born of the particular beliefs and traumas of its people. The tradition of singing, particularly choral music and folktales, is deeply embedded in estonian culture. Thats why, for making the new feature film paradise 89, they simply. Estonias singing revolution 1986 1991 download pdf version by stephen zunes april 2009. Raising the banned estonian flag while gathering en masse and singing banned patriotic songs, the movement eventually gained support of the republics ruling communist party in defying. During the singing revolution, large groups of people managed to organize for independence under the. Includes aesti living in what is now the baltic states. We learned of the singing revolution while teaching filmmaking at an estonian university in 1999.
Estonians campaign for independence the singing revolution. In this golden globenominated film, a man in a small village must care for. Characteristics of estonian folk song estonia in song. The term singing revolution is also used to generalise the important role of patriotic songs in. On the occasion of the centenary of the existence of the republic of estonia and the estonian presidency of the council of the european union, bozar is paying homage to the baltic revolution and its singing revolution. The longawaited estonian world war ii movie 1944 has been released today, 6 october 2015, on the german amazon website, which is good news for europeans who will be able to play the dvd.
This playlist presents selections from a wide range of styles of music from estonia. The singing revolution documents how the estonian people regained their freedom and helped topple the soviet union along the way. The earliest mentioning of estonian singing dates back to saxo grammaticus gesta danorum c. The estonians had, for over 100 years, music festivals with 25,000 people onstage singing estonian cultural songs. The singing revolution played an extremely important role in the regaining of estonia s independence, expressing the sentiment and attitude of the people and thus influencing both the local and the kremlin authorities.
It seemed this time that the estonian nation might vanish completely. Saxo speaks of estonian warriors who sang at night while waiting for an epic battle. Now the questions must be asked how is this possible, how can singing change the world, well estonia can show you how. Rent the singing revolution 2006 starring linda hunt and heiki ahonen on dvd and bluray. This socalled singing revolution, peaceful and nonviolent, persisted for five years, and in the end, estonians gained their freedom. But song was the weapon of choice when, between 1986 and 1991, estonians sought to free themselves from decades of soviet. Trivimi velliste, chairman of the estonian heritage society, first voiced the public ambition to regain independence. Estonias singing revolution travel smithsonian magazine. The term was coine d by an estoni an activist and artist, heinz valk, in an article. They called for the renewed independence of estonia, latvia and lithuania a. A choral society showed a film about a nonviolent singing revolution in estonia to promote ideals of social change and freedom at an evanston public library event saturday. Records of traditional estonian song were found as evidence in seventeenth century witch trials wolverton, 22.
Nov 15, 20 you say you want a revolution well, you know we all want to change the world. Estonia, which had endured foreign occupation for centuries, joined its fellow baltic republics of latvia and lithuania in a nonviolent movement that enabled them to become independent from the soviet union in 1991. We not only were amazed by the story itself, we were amazed that we knew virtually nothing about it. A new film documents this turning point in estonia s struggle for liberation. Nov 12, 2015 in the late 1980s, music was the mechanism by which estonia split from the soviet union. The supreme soviet of estonia issued the estonian sovereignty declaration on 16 november.
The singing revolution narrates the remarkable story of this tiny nations struggle. Set in a small town boarding school, this comingofage story is an estonian classic. I have presented videos of medieval estonian music, as well as modern folk and popular music. The movie is 3gb and i have uploaded 12,4 gb of it. The number of peers is steadily declining, today there is only 11 left. Estonias singing rev olution in 1987, tens of thousands of estonians rallied, singing traditional patriotic songs. Our team is working hard to regularly upload subtitles for. And so, in dearest sister, only the second horror film to be made in the developing. The years from 1987 to 1991 were filled with numerous such public demonstrations, as well as a great deal of political maneuvrings, the sum of which is known as the singing revolution. Mar 24, 2012 my history day documentary for the saint paul, mn regional competition. Overview of various germanic tribes by the roman historian tacitus. The singing revolution is a 2006 documentary film created by americans james tusty and maureen castle tusty about the nonviolent singing revolution in estonia in which hundreds of thousands. Youre lucky to have found the largest database of subtitles for movies in different languages.
This movie is a very moving documentary that shows how little estonia defied the soviet union by singing. The singing revolution and estonias nonviolent independence. Apr 02, 2018 some feared a tiananmen squaretype bloodbath, but the estonians just kept singing. It didnt win any awards, but im proud of what ive done. In 1991, on the eve of an expected violent crackdown of the singing revolution, the makeshift estonian parliament declared independence. Sep 19, 2007 the singing revolution is the first film to tell this historically vital tale. Here you can download subtitles for a wide range of the most popular movies and tv series. At that time moscow was in disarray after hardline communists failed in their attempted coup of mikhail gorbachev. This documentary follows the evolution of estonian music as a form of peaceful protest and symbol of patriotism. Mar 25, 2011 heres a noncomprehensive selection of critically acclaimed or popular and sometimes both estonian films.