Competition Programme  

Transnistria has its own president and currency, but has not been recognized by a single foreign nation. Not even by Russia, which in 1992 ended the conflict with Moldova with a military intervention. Its economy is supported by Russia’s humanitarian aid, while the political circumstances worsen. The film follows the 2011 presidential elections, and the re-election aspirations of Smirnov. It paints a striking picture of a region whose political system is based on old threats.  

Meelis Muhu  

Documentary film director and producer. In 1996 graduated from Tallinn Pedagogical University as a director and choreographer. In 2003-2010 worked as a film consultant in the Estonian Ministry of Culture. He is also a producer at In-Ruum and a member of Estonian Filmmaker's union.  

Selected Filmography  

Alyosha / Aljoša (2008)
The Opinionator / Meeleavaldaja (2003) 

Kristina Norman  

Kristina Norman is an Estonian artist and documentary filmmaker based in Tallinn. In her work she often explores the issues of collective memory. Norman has dedicated several years of her life investigating monument cases in Estonia. Norman holds an MA in visual arts from the Estonian Academy of Arts. She is currently a PhD student and a lecturer at the same institution.  

Selected Filmography  

Common Ground / Ühisel pinnal (2013)
A Monument to Please Everyone / Et meeldiks kõigile