List of Estonian animated films explained

List of animated films made in Estonia.[1] [2]

Republic of Estonia 1918-1940

TitleEnglish TitleDirectorAwardsGenreNotes
1931
Kutsu-Juku seiklusiThe Adventures of Juku The DogVoldemar PätsCutout animation

Estonian SSR 1940-1991

List of Estonian animated films made in the Estonian SSR 1940-1991

1950s

TitleEnglish TitleDirectorAwardsGenreNotes
1958
Peetrikese unenäguLittle Peeter's DreamPuppetoon animation
1959
PõhjakonnNorthern dragon Puppetoon animation

1960s

TitleEnglish TitleDirectorAwardsGenreNotes
1960
MetsamuinasjuttPuppetoon animation
1961
Ott kosmosesPuppetoon animation
Mina ja MurriPuppetoon animation
1962
Peaaegu uskumatu luguPuppetoon animation
Kaks luguPuppetoon animation
Väike motorollerHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
1963
TalentPuppetoon animation
Just nii!Puppetoon animation
1964
Tublid loomadPuppetoon animation
Heino ParsPuppetoon animation
1965
Lapsed ja puuPuppetoon animation
Operaator Kõps marjariigisHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
Jaak ja robotHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
1966
ParkPuppetoon animation
JonnPuppetoon animation
Operaator Kõps üksikul saarelHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
1967
Žanri sündPuppetoon animation
KurepoegPuppetoon animation
Vanapagan sulast kauplemasHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
Jussikese seitse sõpraHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
1968
HammasratasPuppetoon animation
Ahvipoeg FipsPuppetoon animation
Operaator Kõps kiviriigisHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
1969
Eesel, heeringas ja nõialuudPuppetoon animation
Uhti, uhti uhkesti!Heino ParsPuppetoon animation
Lindude ja loomade sõdaHeino ParsPuppetoon animation

1970s

TitleEnglish TitleDirectorAwardsGenreNotes
1970
Aatomik ja jõmmidPuppetoon animation
AatomikPuppetoon animation
LumeveskiHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
1971
JalakäijadPuppetoon animation
Putukate suvemängudHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
MardileibHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
1972
KrõllPuppetoon animation
Ettevaatust, kaabel!Puppetoon animation
AutosõitjadPuppetoon animation
NaelHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
VeekandjaRein RaamatTraditional animation
Vari ja teeRein RaamatTraditional animation
1973
Uued sõbradPuppetoon animation
VeealusedHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
PallidHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
LendRein RaamatTraditional animation
VärvipliiatsidAvo PaistikTraditional animation
1974
Verine JohnPuppetoon animation
ÕedPuppetoon animation with the using of real life
Muinasjutt tema majesteedileHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
VärvilindRein RaamatTraditional animation
KilplasedThe Gothamites Rein RaamatTraditional animation
TähekeAvo PaistikTraditional animation
1975
InspiratsioonPuppetoon animation
Laulud kevadeleHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
RüblikRein RaamatTraditional animation
PisiasiAvo PaistikTraditional animation
LapsehoidjadAarne AhiPuppetoon animation
1976
KüttRein RaamatTraditional animation
LaskAvo PaistikTraditional animation
1977
SuveniirPuppetoon animation
KunksmoorHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
Antennid jääsRein RaamatTraditional animation
Kas maakera on ümmargune?Priit PärnTraditional animation
PühapäevAvo PaistikTraditional animation
1978
Ja teeb trikkePlays Tricks Priit PärnTraditional animation
Köpenicki kaptenPuppetoon animation
Kunksmoor ja kapten TrummHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
TelemükseKalju KurepõldTraditional animation
Veidi viltuKalju KurepõldTraditional animation
PõldRein RaamatTraditional animation
Kas on ikka rasvane?Rein RaamatTraditional animation
TolmuimejaAvo PaistikTraditional animation
KlaabuAvo PaistikTraditional animation
Linalakk ja RosalindAarne AhiPuppetoon animation
1979
Kaupmees ja ahvidPuppetoon animation
GiufaPuppetoon animation
Kui mehed laulavadHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
Klaabu, Nipi ja tige kalaAvo PaistikTraditional animation

1980s

TitleEnglish TitleDirectorAwardsGenreNotes
1980
OhverPuppetoon animation
Välek vibulaneHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
Suur TõllRein RaamatTraditional animation
KarsummAarne AhiPuppetoon animation
1981
ÕunkimmelPuppetoon animation
Harjutusi iseseisvaks eluksSome Exercises in Preparation of an Independent LifePriit PärnTraditional animation
Klaabu kosmosesAvo PaistikTraditional animation
PaberilehtKalju KiviPuppetoon animation
1982
KolmnurkThe TrianglePriit PärnTraditional animation
Oinas ja roosKalju KurepõldPuppetoon animation
PrimadonnaKalju KurepõldPuppetoon animation
Pagar ja korstnapühkijaKalju KiviPuppetoon animation
1983
Meemeistrite linnHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
PõrguRein RaamatTraditional animation
TuvitädiRao HeidmetsPuppetoon animation
SõlmKalju KiviPuppetoon animation
1984
Aeg mahaTime OutPriit PärnTraditional animation
NaerupallHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
NaksitrallidAvo PaistikTraditional animation
Tähe mõrsjaKalju KiviPuppetoon animation
1985
Seitse kuraditHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
KerjusRein RaamatTraditional animation
HüpeAvo PaistikTraditional animation
Vägev vähk ja ahne naineAarne AhiPuppetoon animation
NurilRao HeidmetsPuppetoon animation
KlaasikillumängKalju KiviPuppetoon animation
1986
ElujõgiHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
KaelkirjakRao HeidmetsPuppetoon animation
1987
Eine murulBreakfast on the GrassPriit PärnTraditional animation
Naksitrallid IIAvo PaistikTraditional animation
Magus planeetAarne AhiPuppetoon animation
SerenaadRao HeidmetsPuppetoon animation
1988
HernesHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
LinnRein RaamatTraditional animation
LendAvo PaistikTraditional animation
LinnupüüdjaAarne AhiPuppetoon animation
Papa Carlo teaterRao HeidmetsPuppetoon animation
Miks puud ei kõneleKalju KiviPuppetoon animation
1989
SilmusAvo PaistikTraditional animation
Noblesse obligeRao HeidmetsPuppetoon animation
TõusKalju KiviPuppetoon animation
1990
Päkapikud piiluvadHeino ParsPuppetoon animation
NaksitrallidAvo PaistikTraditional animationFeature film
MinekAvo PaistikTraditional animation

Republic of Estonia since 1991

List of Estonian animated films made in Republic of Estonia since 1991.

1990s

TitleEnglish TitleDirectorAwardsGenreNotes
1991
KingikrattAarne AhiPuppetoon animation
PäkapikupuuRao HeidmetsPuppetoon animation
SokkKalju KiviPuppetoon animation
TalvepäevLeo LättiTraditional animation
1992
Hotell EHotel EPriit PärnTraditional animation
Sprott võtmas päikestThe Smoked Sprat Baking in the SunMati KüttTraditional animation
Otto eluOtto´s LifeJanno PõldmaPixilation/Puppetoon animation
Incipit vita novaHardi VolmerPixilation
1993
KapsapeaCabbage HeadRiho UntPuppetoon animation
MeistritükkMasterpieceMikk RandPixilation
Ja õitseskiAnd It Bloomed …Mait LaasTraditional animation
1994
ElutubaRao HeidmetsPixilation
Hilinenud romanssTwilight RomanceHardi VolmerPuppetoon animation
JõulukalenderCalendar of ChristmasRiho UntPuppetoon animation
1995
18951895Priit Pärn, Janno PõldmaTraditional animation
XXXX või ASAMikk RandPixilation
HumachinoidHumachinoidKalju KiviCutout animation
Night of the CarrotsPriit PärnTraditional animation
LITTLE LILLY Mati KüttTraditional animation
Legends of TallinnHeiki Ernits, Leo LättiTraditional animation
1996
Hreidar TobukeHreidar the StupidSiggiPuppetoon animation
Keegi veelSomebody ElseHardi Volmer, Mait LaasPixilation
GravitatsioonGravitationPriit TenderTraditional animation
1997
Urpo ja TurpoUrpo and TurpoRiho UntPuppetoon animation
PäevavalgusDaylightMait LaasPuppetoon animation
PõrandaaluneUndergroundMati KüttPixilation/Cutout animation
Tagasi EuroopasseBack to EuropeRiho UntPuppetoon animation
KaerajaanMikk RandPuppetoon animation
Tom ja Fluffy Tom and Fluffy Traditional animation
1998
Vares ja hiiredThe Crow and the MiceMikk Rand, Priit TenderCutout animation
PrimaveraHardi Volmer, Riho UntPuppetoon animation
BermudaÜlo PikkovTraditional animation
Just Märried Just MarriedPeep PedmansonCutout animation
Night of the CarrotsPriit PärnTraditional animation
1999
ViolaPriit TenderTraditional animation
CappuccinoÜlo PikkovTraditional animation
On the Possibility of LoveJanno PõldmaTraditional animation

2000s

TitleEnglish TitleDirectorAwardsGenreNotes
2000
Teekond nirvaanasseThe Way to NirvanaMait LaasMultimedia
Eilne vedurKalju KiviPuppetoon animation
Lotte reis lõunamaaleLotte's Journey South Traditional animation
Saamueli internetSaamuel´s InternetRiho Unt, Piret Saarepuu Puppetoon animation
Eilne vedurYesterday’s EngineKalju Kivi, Mikk RandPuppetoon animation
2001
Vaala hing / Hvalens SjelThe Soul of the Whale / Hvalens SjelLisbeth NarudPuppetoon animation
Tulelaeva kulidThe Lightship KulisPaavo Matsin, Mait LaasCutout animation
Guf – katedraal sündimata hingedeleThe Guf – A Cathedral of Unborn SoulsJelena GirlinPuppetoon animation
HeinaloomRao HeidmetsPuppetoon animation
Lepatriinude jõuludLadybirds' Christmas Traditional animation
Mont BlancPriit TenderTraditional animation
SuperloveÜlo PikkovTraditional animation
Peata ratsanikThe Headless HorsemanÜlo PikkovTraditional animation
2002
Jõehobu Jõksu loodThe Stories of Jippos Happy the HippoAndres Tenusaar2D animation
Concert for a Carrot PieTraditional animation
Nööbi odüsseiaMati KüttTraditional animation
Hing seesHaving SoulJulia Pihlak, Riho UntPuppetoon animation
Pingviinide paraadThe Penguin ParadeRiho UntPuppetoon animation
RebasnaineFox WomanPriit TenderTraditional animation
Weitzenberg StreetKaspar JancisTraditional animation
2003
Porgand!The Carrot!Pärtel TallPuppetoon animation
Miriami jõulupäkapikkMiriam´s GnomeMait LaasPuppetoon animation
KuuvaatlejaMoonwatchMati KüttPuppetoon animation
Karl and MarilynPriit PärnTraditional animation
Pehmed ja karvasedHardi Volmer, Karin NurmPuppetoon animationTV
InstinktInstinctRao HeidmetsPuppetoon animation
Enigmatical loveEnigmatic LoverRao HeidmetsPuppetoon animation
BarbaridBarbariansHardi VolmerPuppetoon animation
AhviaastaThe Year of the MonkeyÜlo PikkovTraditional animation
2004
Miriam mängib peitustMiriam Plays Hide and SeekPriit TenderPuppetoon animation
LaudThe TableGirlin BassovskajaPuppetoon animation
Frank and Wendy Kaspar Jancis, Ülo Pikkov, Priit TenderTraditional animation
2005
Vennad KarusüdamedBrothers BearheartsRiho UntPuppetoon animation
GeneratsioonGeneratioMait LaasMultimedia
CricketMati KüttPuppetoon animation
Crazy hoursRao HeidmetsCutout animation
Conquistador Rao HeidmetsPuppetoon animation
Sõnum naabriteleMessage to the NeighboursPriit TenderTraditional animation
2006
TeatriporgandCarrot of the TheatrePärtel TallPuppetoon animation
PärlimeesThe PearlmanRao HeidmetsPuppetoon animation
Miriam's Nest BoxRiho UntPuppetoon animation
Miriam merehädasMiriam and the FloodRiho UntPuppetoon animation
Elu MaitseTaste of LifeÜlo PikkovTraditional animation
Leiutajateküla LotteLotte from GadgetvilleTraditional animation
MaratonMarathonKaspar JancisTraditional animation
Une instituutThe Institute of The DreamMati KüttMultimedia
Väike lühinägelik boamaduThe Little Short-Sighted SnakeMeelis Arulepp, Aina JärvineTraditional animation
2007
Must lagiBlack CeilingHeiki Ernits, Kaspar Jancis, Mati Kütt, Ülo Pikkov, Janno Põldma, Priit Pärn, Priit TenderTraditional animation
Kanapeletis ja seinameistridKatri Haardes, Elisabeth SalminTraditional animation
The ScarecrowAndres Tenusaar, Aleksandr MelkumovPuppetoon animation
PõhjakonnNorth DragonRiho UntPuppetoon animation
SeinameistridWall MastersElisabeth SalminTraditional animation
Miriami teatriseiklusMiriam´s TheatrePriit TenderPuppetoon animation
Miriami piknik / HernehirmutisMiriam´s Picnic / ScarecrowAndres TenusaarPuppetoon animation
ÜksOneKatri HaardeTraditional animation
LõpuõhtuClosing SessionHardi VolmerPuppetoon animation
KleitThe DressMari-Liis Bassovskaja, Jelena GirlinPuppetoon animation
2008
Porgand suvitabCarrot on the BeachPärtel TallPuppetoon animation
Miriami värvidMiriam´s ColorsJelena Girlin, Mari Liis BassovskajaPuppetoon animation
DialogosÜlo PikkovTraditional animation
Aja meistridThe Kings of the TimeMait LaasPuppetoon animation
Oranus Jelena Girlin, Mari Liis BassovskajaPuppetoon animation
Elu ilma Gabriella FerritaLife Without Gabriella FerriPriit Pärn, Olga PärnTraditional animation
Lily MarlenLiliRiho UntPuppetoon animation
Köögi DimensioonidKitchen DimensionsPriit TenderTraditional animation
Kaasasündinud kohustusedInherent ObligationsRao HeidmetsPuppetoon animation
2009
Miriami katkine piltMiriam´s Broken PicturePriit TenderPuppetoon animation
KrokodillCrocodileKaspar JancisTraditional animation
ÕhusIn the AirMartinus Daane KlemetTraditional animation

2010s

TitleEnglish TitleDirectorAwardsGenreNotes
2010
Tuukrid Vihmas Divers in the Rain Traditional animation
Taevalaul Sky Song Mati Kütt Puppetoon animation
2011
Prohveti sünd? Oracle is born…? Puppetoon animation
Keha Mälu Body Memory Puppetoon animation
Lotte ja kuukivi saladus Lotte and the Moonstone Secret Traditional animation
Olmeheidutus Domestic Fitless Pixilation/Computer animation
2012
Miriami köögikombain Miriam´s Food Processor Andres Tenusaar Puppetoon animation
Talvekummitus The Winter Ghost Jaana Wahlforss 2D Computer animation
The Triangle Affair Andres Tenusaar Puppetoon animation
Happy Birthday Puppetoon animation
Kaspar Jancis, Vladimir Leschiov Traditional animation
Miriami rohelised täpid Miriam´s Green Spots Puppetoon animation
2013
Miriami tuulelohe Miriam´s Kite Puppetoon animation
Ussinuumaja The Maggot Feeder Traditional animation
The End Experimental
Puppetoon animation
Ada + Otto Traditional animation
Limonaadi lugu Lemonade Tale Vallo Toomla Puppetoon animation
XYZtopia Martinus Daane Klemet Traditional animation
Liivamees Sandguy Pärtel Tall Puppetoon animation
Suur maalritöö The Great Painter Meelis Arulepp, Aina Järvine Traditional animation
2014
Must stsenaarium Worst-Case Scenario Kristjan Holm Traditional animation
Teisel pool metsa On the Other Side of the Woods Anu-Laura Tuttelberg Multimedia
Lendurid koduteel Pilots on the Way Home Traditional animation
Papa Jelena Girlin, Mari Liis Bassovskaja Multimedia
Põhjatäht Northern Starfish Mattias Mälk Traditional animation
2015
Alateadvuse Maja House of Unconsciousness Traditional animation
Tik-Tak Tick-Tack Pixilation/Puppetoon animation
Velodrool Sander Joon Traditional animation
Miriami kodutu koer Miriam´s Stray Dog Andres Tenusaar Puppetoon animation
IsandThe Master Puppetoon animation
Piano Traditional animation
2016
Linnugripp Bird Flu Traditional animation
Siseilmadest Väljas Out of Internal Worlds Helen Unt Traditional animation
Miriami kana unistus Miriam´s Hen´s Dream Andres Tenusaar Puppetoon animation
Täismaja Full House Kristjan Holm Traditional animation
Fatcula Martinus Daane Klemet Traditional animation
Tühi ruum Empty Space Puppetoon animation
Igavesed jahimaad Eternal Hunting Grounds Elin Grimstad Cutout animation
Kalapüüdja Naine ja Karu. Saami Lugu Fisherwoman and a Bear. A Sami Story Traditional animation
Karu Hindab Pruute. Mansi Lugu A Bear Judges The Brides. A Mansi Story Martinus Klemet Traditional animation
Karude Tekkimine. Udmurdi Lugu The Birth of Bears. An Udmurt Story Mattias Mälk Traditional animation
Kolm Savipotti. Komi Lugu Three Clay Pots. A Komi Story Kristjan Holm Traditional animation
Kuidas Jumal Palus teed Juhatada. Vepsa Lugu How the God Asked for Directions. A Vepsian Story Valter Uusberg Traditional animation
Kuidas üks piiga kolmele peiule mehele anti. Mari Lugu How a Girl Was Wed Three Times. A Mari Story Mattias Mälk Traditional animation
Mees ja Naine. Vadja Lugu A Husband and a Wife. A Voitan Story Traditional animation
Silmadeta Jahimees. Handi Lugu The Eyeless Hunter. A Khanty Story Traditional animation
Taat ja Memm. Ersa Lugu An Old Man and an Old Woman. An Erzya Story Traditional animation
2017
Miriam järve ääres Miriam by the Lake Riho Unt, Sergei Kibus Puppetoon animation
Maria ja 7 Pöialpoissi Mary and The 7 Dwarfs Puppetoon animation
Moulinet Sander Joon Traditional animation
2018
Hukule Määratud Destined To Be Dead Francesco Rosso Traditional animation
Kapten Morten lollide laeval Captain Morten and the Spider Queen Puppetoon animation
Maasikaõgijad Strawberry Eaters Mattias Mälk Traditional animation
Sounds Good Sander Joon Traditional animation
Teofrastus Sergei Kibus Puppetoon animation
Briljantsuse Demonstratsioon Neljas Vaatuses A Demonstration of Brilliance in Four Acts Morten Tšinakov, Lucija Mrzljak Traditional animation
2019
Lotte ja kadunud lohed Lotte and the Lost Dragons Traditional animation
Talv vihmametsas Winter in the Rainforest Anu-Laura Tuttelberg Puppetoon animation
Orpheus Traditional animation
Armastusest About Love Jelena Girlin, Mari Liis Bassovskaja Puppetoon animation
Kosmonaut Cosmonaut Traditional animation
Vanamehe film The Old Man Mikk Mägi, Oskar Lehemaa Puppetoon animation
Tiivad The Wings Puppetoon animation

2020s

TitleEnglish TitleDirectorAwardsGenreNotes
2020
Sipsik Raggie Computer animation
Toonekurg The Stork Morten Tšinakov, Lucija Mrzljak Traditional animation
2021
Neli Kivi Four Stones Francesco Rosso Traditional animation
Mees nõudmiseni Man Wanted Irida Zhonga Puppetoon animation
Vigurivänt Volli Troublemaker Tommy Multimedia
Jõe valitseja Lord of the River Artur Wyrzykowski Traditional animation
Üks imeline mees A Most Exquisite Man Jonas Taul Puppetoon animation
Taaskohtumine ´ Til We Meet Again Puppetoon animation
2022
Eeva Morten Tšinakov, Lucija Mrzljak Traditional animation
Koerkorter Dog-Apartment Puppetoon animation
Sierra Sander Joon Computer animation
2023
Operatsioon Larp Operation Larp Mattias Mälk Traditional animation
Antipolis Puppetoon animation
Väike Teine The Little Other Andres Tenusaar Puppetoon animation
Porgand – lumehelbe lugu Carrot – Finding Snowflake Pärtel Tall Puppetoon animation

Notes and References

  1. https://books.google.com/books?id=0BBQAAAAMAAJ&dq Estonian Animation By Chris Robinson
  2. https://www.imdb.com/ IMDB