Victor, a man living under a totalitarian regime, sees his monotonous life disrupted by a strange message from his girlfriend whom he thought had disappeared. Is the message from her?
Anke his girlfriend has managed to flee to a free country and urges him to join her as soon as possible.
Victor starts dreaming of a different world, and despite his doubts about leaving his current situation, makes the decision to flee.
It will be for him the beginning of a journey filled with traps, in which any unusual action on his part can lead to disaster.
‘On the Other Side’ is a common story of repression set in an ambiguous time and place, to something we all identify – fear.

Starring: Taavi Eelmaa, Egon Nuter, Bruno Paviot (France), Tambet Tuisk
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19:30 – 20:00
Intermission where you can grab some finger food and a drink from the bar

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20:00 – 21:00

‘Ristmine Peateega’ (The Highway Crossing) – [M] 1999

A film by Arko Okk

Genre: Comedy / Drama

Originally a play and adapted for the screen, ‘The Highway Crossing’ is the story of about a couple, Laura and Roland, who are mysteriously hitch-hiking in the country when they are surprised by a heavy down poor and the impending darkness.
As they are on an empty road, they decide to seek shelter of a nearby country house.
They meat Osvald the owner who seems to know the deeper meaning of their unexpected visit.
Osvalds strange and erratic behaviour leads to an equally strange offer: Osvald wants to buy Roland’s wife.
Laura and Roland start to play along, only to discover that their host is not kidding.

Starring: Andrus Vaarik, Piret Kalda, Jaan Tätte

As your hostess Leen was the Artistic Director for this film, there will be an in-depth talk about the films features before the screening.
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NEW!!! – stay after the film for a late night-cap or kick-start your night out downstairs in the lower dinning room where the bar will be open till late!

And remember:
ALL FILMS HAVE ENGLISH SUB-TITLES!!!
EVERYBODY is invited – bring a friend, even if they aren’t Estonian!

Doors open from 6pm.

Come see both films OR arrive later to see the feature film.

$7 – SES members (please display membership card at the door)
$10 – non-SES members
**Join SES on the night for $40 and pay $7 for all Kino nights!**

Remember to keep your door ticket as one lucky viewer will win free entry for next months KINO night!!!

Whether its for one film or both your donation towards cultural activities of SES is appreciated.

Finger food and bar service will be available on the night. Saku now available!

All proceeds from the door go towards KINO @ Eesti Maja and the 2012 Estonian Film Festival Australia

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Eastern Suburbs Migrant & Refugee Employment Expo 2012 – Sydney May 22

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Kristi Barrow

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18 April, 2012

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Looking for work ?

Options for career pathways
Advice on successfully applying for jobs
Supports from government organisations
Recognising your overseas qualifications
skills
Apprenticeships and traineeships options

Tuesday 22nd May

10:00am – 2:00pm
Auditorium, Level 2
Randwick TAFE
King St, Randwick 2031

For further enquiries or organisations interested in holding a stall, kindly contact Vishal on (02) 96633922 or email vishals@sydneymcs.org.au

Download the Employment Expo flyer 2012

Silvia Tomingas at Eesti Maja – Sat Apr 21, Sydney

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Kristi Barrow

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18 April, 2012

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On Saturday 21 April, att 11am, we are having a cafe style meeting at Eesti Maja with Silvia Tomingas, a well know businesswoman from Estonia, owner and director of TEA Publishing House and Language School. This event is conducted in Estonian and no translation is provided.
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Hea Sydney Eesti Seltsi liige,

Mul on heameel kutsuda sind juba sel laupäeval 21. aprillil kell 11.00 Eesti Majja saalikohvikusse. Meil on külas tuntud ärinaine Eestist, TEA kirjastuse omanik ja juht Silvia Tomingas, kes on ainult sel nädalal Austraalias lühivisiidil. Silvia on Eestis tihti ajakirjanduse veergudel, küll intervjuudega, küll äriuudistes. Meile räägib ta huvitavaid lugusid oma mitmekümne aasta pikkusest ettevõtluskogemusest ja vastab meie küsimustele. Sissepääs üritusele on tasuta, kõik on teretulnud. Töötab kohvik-baar.

Aivo Takis
Seltsi esimees

Treasurer Jack Snelling’s man Johan Linde off to London Olympic Games

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Kristi Barrow

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18 April, 2012

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Treasurer Jack Snelling tries to go a round with Johan Linde at Parliament House. Picture: Sarah ReedSource: AdelaideNow

Well know Adelaide Estonian community members, Katrin and Kaljo Linde’s son Johan is off to the 2012 Olympic games

AS Olympic boxer Johan Linde embarks on his attempt for gold at the London Games, he has a political heavyweight in his corner – Treasurer Jack Snelling.

Linde, by day, works in the revenue section at the Treasury and Finance Department.

By night, he trains at the ASG Boxing Club in the city.

When he heard he shared the same sporting passion as his boss, who trains at Para Hills Boxing Club, the pair met soon after.

“I’ve seen him box and he’s brilliant, he’s a superb boxer,” Mr Snelling said.

“It’s a great thing for South Australia to have Johan competing in the Olympics.”

Linde, 28, booked his place in the Australian team for this year’s Games on Sunday night. The referee stopped his super-heavyweight fight against Tongan Junior Fa just seconds into the first round after Fa was knocked to the ground.

Read the rest of the article at Adelaide now Treasurer Jack Snelling’s man Johan Linde off to London Olympic Games

Vappu Volbriöö – Sat April 28, Sydney Estonian House

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Kristi Barrow

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12 April, 2012

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The Finnish & Estonian Societies of Sydney prudly present….

Vappu Volbriöö

Live dance music with popular tunes (including ABBA)
Traditional Nordic Food
Licences bar with affordable drinks
Tickets are only $10

People of all ages and nationalities are welcome. Dress Code is casual.

6pm – 11.30pm
Saturday 28th April
Estonian House
141 Campbell St, Surry Hills

The first Vappu party in 2011 was a sucess, and we expect this one to be bigger and better!

Download the Vappu Volbriöö Flyer

Estonian Sing Along – Sat Apr 21, Perth WA

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Kristi Barrow

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11 April, 2012

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Every real Estonian likes to sing, whether well or not

COME ALONG – EVERYBODY
COME SING ALONG
With Hilja Toom
(The conductor of three choirs in Melbourne: Estonian Community Choir, Finish Community Choir and Altona Community Choir)

And with the local songbirds
For some traditional Estonian songs.

21st of April 3pm
11B Welwyn Avenue, Manning

You can park in front of shopping centre, only 30m from the house
BYO singing lubricant and snacks.

R.S.V.P by 17th of April
Tiia 04 51155650
tiiakruusimaa@gmail.com
Anu 0414842757
anuvanhattem@aol.com

EstDocs 2012 Short Film Competition

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Kristi Barrow

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3 April, 2012

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EstDocs announces 2012 Short Film Competition – deadline September 17th 2012.

welcomes short documentary films with the theme “eestlase rõõm” or “eestlase jonn” (Estonian joy or stubborness) with any content and in any style, whether it be live-action or animation.

That said, entries must be 7 minutes or under in length plus up to 15 seconds for credits. Total prize money includes $2500.

See www.estdocs.com for submission guidelines, FAQs and entry form

April Swedish Sydney Eesti cafe has been cancelled

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Kristi Barrow

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3 April, 2012

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Unfortunately this event has been cancelled and will no longer take place.

Malev – Celebrating 100 years of Estonian Cinema, April 14, Perth WA

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Kristi Barrow

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3 April, 2012

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Malev – Celebrating 100 years of Estonian Cinema

Estonian Consulate Garden
Saturday 14 April
Gardens open at 6pm
Film showing at 7pm

Please bring your own food, drink, picnic rug or chairs and something warm.

Film supplied by Kino Sydney:

Malev

Historical comedy/spoof set in 13th century Estonia and Livonia.
In Estonian with English subtitles

For more information: anuvanhattem@aol.com or 08 9384 2757

Attention artists and artisans

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Kristi Barrow

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24 March, 2012

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KÜLLIKI POOLE

The end of the year is not THAT far away. The fourteenth Eesti Päevad in Sydney are beckoning and we need your input (and ouput). As usual, there will be an exciting exhibition of art and craft and we are challenging everyone who has ever been inspired to to take up a pencil, brush or tool to be creative, to start planning NOW.

All manner of art and craft is welcome, it just has to be original, quality work and suitably presented for exhibition. At present, the plan is to exhibit both paintings, photographs, computer-generated design,　sculpture, as well as, craft in all its forms together in one venue, the Tap Gallery in Darlinghurst, a short downhill walk from Eesti Maja. That plan may yet change as circumstances dictate.

The conditions of entry are universal, to have your work exhibited you must conform to the following rules: 1) fill in the application form giving your own and your work’s details. (This form will be made available on the net and printed form in paper). 2) make sure the application form reaches us by the due date. ( Friday, 2nd November, 2012). 3) present your art in a finished manner: painting,　flat-work and photographs,　to be framed and ready for hanging. 4) each item must have firmly attatched to the back, or unobtrusively, the Title of the article, your name and address, the price, if for sale. 5) if your works take up alot of space, we may need to limit the number that you can exhibit. At present, the limit is five articles of any one method (eg. five paintings per artist). 6) present your　work　to the gallery by the designated time, and collect it at the end. We have no facilities for storage. 　 We hope to present a wide variety of work both for sale and exhibition and are already excited about the ourcome. Thus all artists and craftspeople, get out your unfinished works, look at them with new eyes, finish them and then create some more! This exhibitions will be the best ever! Let me hear how ou are progressing.