Documentary backdrop image for Lil Estonia (2021)

Documentary backdrop image for Lil Estonia (2021)

202128 minGdocumentary

Lil Estonia

202128 minGdocumentary

Siim Nestor, a Soundcloud and radio DJ, leads a new wave of Estonian artists, capturing the vibrant music scene emerging in 2021.

Genres

Director

Synopsis

Siim Nestor, a Soundcloud and radio DJ, leads a new wave of Estonian artists, capturing the vibrant music scene emerging in 2021.

People

Taavi Arus

Taavi Arusdirector

Synopsis

Siim Nestor, a Soundcloud and radio DJ, leads a shift in Estonian music. New artists emerge, creating a vibrant scene. This 28-minute documentary captures the sounds and voices shaping modern Estonia. It reflects a music movement that has not been seen or heard in years. "Lil Estonia" documents the energy and creativity transforming the nation's musical identity in 2021. The film presents a snapshot of a cultural evolution in a small Baltic country.

Comments

What are people saying?

Play More Like This

Europe, What's Next? - A Journey to Estonia (2013)

Europe, What's Next? - A Journey to Estonia

Estonia's transition to European Union membership since 2004 is examined through personal stories and societal changes, highlighting the integration of its Russian minority and economic growth.

Europe, What's Next? - A Journey to Estonia

Baltic States: Life on the Edge (2024)

Baltic States: Life on the Edge

Twenty years after joining the European Union, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia still feel threatened by Russia's actions in Ukraine.

Baltic States: Life on the Edge

The Baltic coast (2018)

The Baltic coast

This episode presents the natural beauty of the Curonian Spit and Latvian Baltic Sea.

The Baltic coast

Europe, What's Next? - A Journey Through Latvia (2013)

Europe, What's Next? - A Journey Through Latvia

Riga, Latvia's capital, reflects on the impact of EU membership since 2004, highlighting economic growth, the 2008 crisis, and the lives of its 2.2 million residents.

Europe, What's Next? - A Journey Through Latvia

The Baltic forest and moorland (2018)

The Baltic forest and moorland

In the Alutaguse region of Estonia, over 350 brown bears inhabit primeval forests, while Soomaa National Park transforms into a vast lake each spring.

The Baltic forest and moorland

Putin's Eyes on Estonia (2022)

Putin's Eyes on Estonia

Estonia grapples with integrating its Russian-speaking community amid media influence.

Putin's Eyes on Estonia

Tallinn Tours - Estonia (2007)

Tallinn Tours - Estonia

In July 2006, Estonia faces a new siege from sex tourists drawn to its nightlife.

Tallinn Tours - Estonia

Estonia Prepares For Russian Invasion (2024)

Estonia Prepares For Russian Invasion

Estonia prepares for a potential Russian invasion with thousands of civilians training for defense.

Estonia Prepares For Russian Invasion

Hi, Rasma! (2026)

Hi, Rasma!

The Latvian steamer Rasma sank in 1941 near Mohni Island, carrying bicycles and sewing machines that changed the lives of local residents.

Palestinian Hip Hop - Israel/Palestine (2008)

Palestinian Hip Hop - Israel/Palestine

20% of Israel's population identifies as Arab, yet they face significant social and economic challenges, which Palestinian hip hop artists address through their music.

Palestinian Hip Hop - Israel/Palestine

Viva Elvis (2023 Biography) directed by Gerardo Rissotti (2024)

Viva Elvis (2023 Biography) directed by Gerardo Rissotti

Elvis Presley sold more than 1 billion records worldwide and starred in 33 films, becoming a key figure in 20th-century pop culture.

Viva Elvis (2023 Biography) directed by Gerardo Rissotti

George Michael: Fame, Love and Scandal of a Pop Icon (2025)

George Michael: Fame, Love and Scandal of a Pop Icon

An ambulance arrived at George Michael's home at 1:42 PM on December 25, 2016, after he was found unresponsive at the age of 53.

George Michael: Fame, Love and Scandal of a Pop Icon

Explore Lil Estonia

Browse more like this

Baltic States: Life on the Edge (2024)

Baltic States: Life on the Edge

Twenty years after joining the European Union, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia still feel threatened by Russia's actions in Ukraine.

Baltic States: Life on the Edge

No digital watch option in your country

The Baltic coast (2018)

The Baltic coast

This episode presents the natural beauty of the Curonian Spit and Latvian Baltic Sea.

The Baltic coast

No digital watch option in your country

The Baltic forest and moorland (2018)

The Baltic forest and moorland

In the Alutaguse region of Estonia, over 350 brown bears inhabit primeval forests, while Soomaa National Park transforms into a vast lake each spring.

The Baltic forest and moorland

No digital watch option in your country

Tallinn Tours - Estonia (2007)

Tallinn Tours - Estonia

In July 2006, Estonia faces a new siege from sex tourists drawn to its nightlife.

Tallinn Tours - Estonia

No digital watch option in your country

George Michael: Fame, Love and Scandal of a Pop Icon (2025)

George Michael: Fame, Love and Scandal of a Pop Icon

An ambulance arrived at George Michael's home at 1:42 PM on December 25, 2016, after he was found unresponsive at the age of 53.

George Michael: Fame, Love and Scandal of a Pop Icon

No digital watch option in your country

The Singing Revolution (2006)

The Singing Revolution

2006•1h34m•★6.0TMDB

Hundreds of thousands of Estonians gathered in public spaces between 1986 and 1991 to sing forbidden songs in their fight for independence from Soviet rule.

The Singing Revolution

Estonia from above (2023)

Estonia from above

2023•52m•★7.0TMDB

Aerial views of Estonia showcase the country's blend of modern digital solutions and rich cultural traditions against a backdrop of lush landscapes and diverse architecture.

Estonia from above

Disco and Atomic War (2009)

Disco and Atomic War

2009•1h18m•★5.4TMDB

A boy in communist Estonia illegally watches Finnish television, thanks to his father's homemade converters for Soviet TV sets.

Disco and Atomic War

RadioDances. 30 years on air (2022)

RadioDances. 30 years on air

2022•54m•★9.0TMDB

In 1992, Uģis Polis and Jānis Krauklis launched Latvia's first private dance radio station, marking a shift in the country's music scene.

RadioDances. 30 years on air

Estonia Dreams of Eurovision! (2002)

Estonia Dreams of Eurovision!

2002•1h4m•★7.5TMDB

Two weeks after their victory, the winning duo Tanel and Dave break up amid the emotional turmoil surrounding the 2002 Eurovision Song Contest in Estonia.

Estonia Dreams of Eurovision!

Eestlase elu (1994)

Eestlase elu

1994•55m•★10.0TMDB

A film crew followed an ordinary Estonian family for 14 months after the 1992 monetary reform, set against the backdrop of Estonia's statehood emergence.

The Wind Sculpted Land (2018)

The Wind Sculpted Land

2018•1h2m•★8.0TMDB

Joosep Matjus captures Estonia's diverse ecosystems, from flooded meadows to bogs, revealing the connection between nature and cultural identity.

The Wind Sculpted Land

u.Q. (2021)

u.Q.

2021•1h23m•★4.5TMDB

Uku Kuut, an Estonian musician influenced by his cultural heritage, navigates his career across the Soviet Union, Sweden, and the United States while living with ALS.

Noise of Finland (2011)

Noise of Finland

2011•20m•★3.4TMDB

Five Finnish noise and power electronics artists create intense soundscapes using scrap metal and effect pedals in a subculture that challenges mainstream music.

Noise of Finland

Edison's Disco (1980)

Edison's Disco

Twenty years of work in restoring Estonian cultural heritage is documented as sound director Heino Pedusaar travels to Mooste in Põlva county.

Liquid Vinyl (2005)

Liquid Vinyl

2005•1h24m•★8.0TMDB

Superstar DJs discuss the history and future of electronic dance music, a genre that transformed club culture and elevated DJs to rock star status.

Claudio Arrau: The Emperor (1987)

Claudio Arrau: The Emperor

1987•1h24m•★6.0TMDB

Chilean pianist Claudio Arrau performs a series of concerts at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago in 1984, culminating in Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5.

Claudio Arrau: The Emperor

Browse more by Taavi Arus

View all films →

The Story of Estonian Skateboarding (2024)

The Story of Estonian Skateboarding

2024

More than Life (2018)

More than Life

2018

Pets ja Berliin (2018)

Pets ja Berliin

2018

Is this your film?

If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.

License it with us →