"Keepers of the Loom" tells the story of the skills and talent of the Estonian women of the Diaspora, fleeing the invading Russian armies in the fall of 1944 and the passion they felt for maintaining their identity through folk arts, textiles and clothing. Leaving Estonia, often with nothing but the clothes on their back, these remarkable women brought the rich heritage of Estonian folk costumes to their new homes in the western world. Now, we seek to preserve our community story and honour the journeys of those who came before us. And to tell the broader human story through the voices of our mothers, grandmothers and community.
Canada 2014
Keepers of the Loom
Keepers of the Loom
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Genre
Documentary
Director
Toomas Mae, Reet Mae
Run time
1h 29min
Genre
Documentary
Director
Toomas Mae, Reet Mae
Run time
1h 29min
"Keepers of the Loom" tells the story of the skills and talent of the Estonian women of the Diaspora, fleeing the invading Russian armies in the fall of 1944 and the passion they felt for maintaining their identity through folk arts, textiles and clothing. Leaving Estonia, often with nothing but the clothes on their back, these remarkable women brought the rich heritage of Estonian folk costumes to their new homes in the western world. Now, we seek to preserve our community story and honour the journeys of those who came before us. And to tell the broader human story through the voices of our mothers, grandmothers and community.
Canada 2014
Canada 2014
Info
Rating
For All Audiences
Production year
2014
Global distributor
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Local distributor
Elektriteater MTÜ
In cinema
10/2/2015