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Une Estonienne à Paris – A film by Ilmar Raag

Film Trailer      Theatre/Tickets

 

 

Une Estonienne à Paris (in French) – 1h34 – Cinéma Beaubien

With Jeanne Moreau, Laine Mägi & Patrick Pineau

Directed by Ilmar Raag

Anne, a divorcée in her fifties, leaves Estonia for Paris in order to take care of Frida, a wealthy octogenarian who emigrated to France before the war. She soon realizes that Frida doesn’t want her there. However, when Frida’s former lover Stéphane, decades her junior, asks her to stay, she agrees. Anne slowly manages to break through the elderly lady’s tough exterior.

 

Sun., May 26, 2013  –  10:15 am, 12:40

Mon., Tues., May 27 & 28, 2013  –  10:15 am & 12:40

Weds., May 29, 2013  –  12:40

Thurs., May 30, 2013  –  10:15am & 12:40

 

 
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‘Jaanipäev’ at Lättemäe – Saturday, June 22, 2013

JAANIPÄEV at LÄTTEMÄE

MES Midsummer Celebration

Saturday, June 22, 2013

 

12:00 – Flag raising

Lunch is on your own – bring along your picnic basket

5:00 pm Supper (free but please sign-up, donations accepted)

 

ACTIVITIES

This year, a more informal format will be offered – allowing time for more social interaction

Estonian sing-along & music

Sauna, ping-pong, volleyball, etc.

Guided walking tour

20:30 – Lõke + sing-along

 

INFO:

kleetmaaster@gmail.com

(514) 695-4194
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MES Film Evening – “Regilaul” – May 24, 2013. Starts at 7:00 pm sharp

A Musical Journey Between Shamanism and Modernism

 

On the shores of the Gulf of Finland, the ancient Finno-Ugric peoples originated a singing tradition of mysterious power called the Regilaul. These songs are the roots of Estonia’s renowned singing culture. Based on the continuous repetition of eight-syllable verses, they produce a haunting sound able to connect the fleeting present with the eternal circle of life. Against the stunning setting of modern Estonia, this film explores how Regi songs still fire the imagination today, weaving together people and nature through song. Featured, along with others, is the choral music of Veljo Tormis.

 

When:  Friday, May 24, 2013 at 7:00 pm (please arrive for 6:30 pm)

Where:  St. John’s Estonian Ev. Lutheran Church (4345 Marcil Ave. at Monkland)

Admission:  Suggested donation – $5.00 per person

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Mother’s Day Service at St. John’s Estonian Ev. Lutheran Church

Mother’s Day Service – Emadepäeva Jumalateenistus

Sunday May 12th at 11 a.m., during the Mother’s Day service at St John’s Ev. Estonian Lutheran Church pastor Kyllikki Pitts will be officiating in three languages: Estonian, Finnish and English. We will be joined by the Finnish congregation. Their musical group, Kantele will be performing, both during the service and afterwards at the reception downstairs. Everyone welcome.

Emadepäeva jumalateenistus toimub Montreali Jaani kirikus pühapäeval, 12. mail, kell 11.00. Külalisteks on soome koguduse liikmed ja teenistus tuleb kolmekeelne, eesti, soome ja inglise keeles. Soome muusikaline grupp Kantele osaleb nii teenistuse ajal, kui ka pärast all saalis koosviibimisel. Kõik on teretulnud. Ootame teid!