Alongside last year’s commemorations and the unveiling of the Pärnu memorial, here are three videos that capture the stories, emotions and meaning behind the chapter of history that is the Mass Flight of 1944.
The first is a 6-minute short film introducing the memorial, with moving scenes from the opening, reflections from those who fled, and music filled with longing for Estonia.
The second is a full-length recording of the memorial event (over an hour), offering deeper insight into the speeches, stories and symbolism of the day.
And finally, we share a trailer for the upcoming documentary “Puudutus/Touch”, presented by the Estonian American National Council, which explores how the monument came to be and the history it represents. The full documentary will be released in 2025.
These films — like the memorial itself — are dedicated to those who fled, those who suffered through occupation and deportation, and to all who carried Estonia in their hearts across the sea.
