In cinema 11/1/2025

Everyday Poetry

Everyday Poetry

Genre

Short film

Run time

1h 20min

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Kooli Film 2025: “Everyday Poetry”

The third screening captures the simplicity and beauty of life — in small moments, everyday pains, and quiet healing. These films find poetry in the ordinary, weaving together youth, loneliness, and hope into a gentle, lyrical whole.

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Sunflower – dir. Ketlin Kõiv

A dedication to all the small, beautiful souls whose fate is not in their own hands.

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On Our Own – dir. Sislej Vece

A film about the loneliness experienced by young people during and after the pandemic — and the many ways they learned to cope with it.

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You Have Seen Me Before (Ni har sett mig förr) – dirs. Emma Esbjörnsson & Vilmer Jendevi

You see it everywhere — but has anyone ever truly seen it? A short film about the world’s most ordinary chair, set to the real thoughts of people gathered from online forums.

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Kreis De Veri – dir. Elia Wikström

A surreal journey through a psychedelic self-portrait where the canvas becomes a mirror reflecting our inner worlds.

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Echoes of Driphollow – dir. Kirke Kask

May spends the summer with her grandmother and unexpectedly meets a mysterious boy. Their connection reveals how social media reshapes the way young people communicate — and perceive reality.

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Am I Mature? (MATURA SUM?) – dir. Kathrina Bardaje

An experimental look at the feeling that lies between nostalgia for the past and anticipation for the future — while trying to embrace the present.

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Forest Maidens – dir. Kirke Sammet

A girl named Liisa feels at home only in the forest. When her parents separate and her best friend drifts away, she finds comfort in the mystical forest spirits.

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Through Their Eyes – dirs. Tsahai Ptah, Kieran Marfo, Andrea Domenech, Carter Sakai-Johnson, Felix Gresko

Five teenagers talk with their parents about religion, culture, hopes, and dreams — searching for a deeper understanding between generations.

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Phoo – dir. Yyra Takat

China cabinets often hold stories that go untouched. For the Takat family, one such cabinet took on new meaning when it became a storage space for medical supplies after a difficult illness.

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Red – dir. Kaur Hallik

Artist Sander prepares an anniversary gift for his beloved, but his obsession with perfection puts their relationship to the test.

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Salt in the Soil – dir. Celeste Duffy

A mother shares the story of her past trauma, revealing her growth and strength — both as a woman and as a mother.

Genre

Short film

Run time

1h 20min

Kooli Film 2025: “Everyday Poetry”

The third screening captures the simplicity and beauty of life — in small moments, everyday pains, and quiet healing. These films find poetry in the ordinary, weaving together youth, loneliness, and hope into a gentle, lyrical whole.

________________________________________

Sunflower – dir. Ketlin Kõiv

A dedication to all the small, beautiful souls whose fate is not in their own hands.

________________________________________

On Our Own – dir. Sislej Vece

A film about the loneliness experienced by young people during and after the pandemic — and the many ways they learned to cope with it.

________________________________________

You Have Seen Me Before (Ni har sett mig förr) – dirs. Emma Esbjörnsson & Vilmer Jendevi

You see it everywhere — but has anyone ever truly seen it? A short film about the world’s most ordinary chair, set to the real thoughts of people gathered from online forums.

________________________________________

Kreis De Veri – dir. Elia Wikström

A surreal journey through a psychedelic self-portrait where the canvas becomes a mirror reflecting our inner worlds.

________________________________________

Echoes of Driphollow – dir. Kirke Kask

May spends the summer with her grandmother and unexpectedly meets a mysterious boy. Their connection reveals how social media reshapes the way young people communicate — and perceive reality.

________________________________________

Am I Mature? (MATURA SUM?) – dir. Kathrina Bardaje

An experimental look at the feeling that lies between nostalgia for the past and anticipation for the future — while trying to embrace the present.

________________________________________

Forest Maidens – dir. Kirke Sammet

A girl named Liisa feels at home only in the forest. When her parents separate and her best friend drifts away, she finds comfort in the mystical forest spirits.

________________________________________

Through Their Eyes – dirs. Tsahai Ptah, Kieran Marfo, Andrea Domenech, Carter Sakai-Johnson, Felix Gresko

Five teenagers talk with their parents about religion, culture, hopes, and dreams — searching for a deeper understanding between generations.

________________________________________

Phoo – dir. Yyra Takat

China cabinets often hold stories that go untouched. For the Takat family, one such cabinet took on new meaning when it became a storage space for medical supplies after a difficult illness.

________________________________________

Red – dir. Kaur Hallik

Artist Sander prepares an anniversary gift for his beloved, but his obsession with perfection puts their relationship to the test.

________________________________________

Salt in the Soil – dir. Celeste Duffy

A mother shares the story of her past trauma, revealing her growth and strength — both as a woman and as a mother.

Shows

Date
Koolifilmi Koolinoorte Filmifestival 2025

Artis

Saal 1

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Free seats

181

Date

Format

2D

Language

estonian/english

Subtitles

estonian/english

Info

Rating

(none)

Production year

2025

Global distributor

Koolifilm

Local distributor

Koolifilm

In cinema

11/1/2025