Estonian/Finnish film Memories Denied

17.02.2007

February 16, 2007

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Estonian journalist screening movie

For the Cumberland Times-News

— MCHENRY - On Feb. 16, Garrett Countians will have a unique opportunity to learn more about a part of the world that doesn't often enter into daily conversations, Estonia.
Journalist and documentary maker Imbi Paju will present her movie, "Memories Denied," at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Garrett College. There is no cost to see the film.
One of the Baltic countries, Estonia has a long history of occupation, including until 15 years ago, Soviet occupation. For many years, the terrifying experience of Estonians in Stalin's labor camps was a taboo subject. It was not until 1991, when Estonia gained its independence, that this dark chapter of the country's history began to emerge.
In "Memories Denied," Paju takes a personal approach in telling the story of how her own mother, born in 1930, was arrested together with her twin sister in 1948 and interned until 1954 in Soviet camps. The film also recalls the many forms of oppression meted out to Estonians from 1939 onwards, by both the Soviets and the Germans.
In the documentary, the director depicts her mother's past and, at the same time, that of all Estonia.
"It is still hard to talk about the unresolved past which crosses generation lines," said Paju. "But this journey must be completed in order for the community to heal from the wounds of history."
Paju's presentation is sponsored by Garrett College, the World View International Club of Garrett College, the Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC), and the Maryland/Estonia Exchange Council (MEEC).
The movie is in Estonian with English subtitles and has a running time of 60 minutes. Immediately after the movie, Paju will speak with audience members at a reception, during which light refreshments will be served.
Paju is a citizen of Estonia, currently residing in Helsinki, Finland. She has studied at the Estonian Humanitarian Institute, the Helsinki University, Department of Political Studies, and the Helsinki Theatre Academy and is involved in numerous media projects, including her roles as "Sõnumileht" correspondent in Helsinki, "Eesti Päevaleht" correspondent in Helsinki, Estonian Radio correspondent in Finland, and a daily columnist.
Her other documentary projects have included a documentary about a 13-year-old girl who was sexually abused by her stepfather ("ETV/ Facts from Real Life"); a semi-documentary titled "People of Raja Village" (about the Russian Old-Believers living by Lake Peipsi); and "Helsinki - European Capital of Culture." In 2006, she completed her book, titled "Memories Denied," based on her documentary film of the same name.
The college currently enjoys the presence of two students from Estonia: Krista Joosep, a liberal arts major who will graduate in May, and Maksim Pavlov, an adventure sports management who is in his first semester at the college.
For more information, contact Judy A. Carbone, the Garrett College coordinator of global education and adviser to the World View International Club, at (301) 387-3046 or jcarbone@garrettcollege.edu.

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February 13, 2007
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Local news briefs
ANNAPOLIS - Award-winning Estonian writer and director Imbi Paju will lead the introduction and discussion of the showing of her film, "Memories Denied" at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Francis Scott Key Auditorium at St. John's College.

The movie documents the experiences of Estonians in Stalin's labor camps. In "Memories Denied," Ms. Paju tells the story of her mother and her mother's twin sister in a totalitarian society under Stalinism, Soviet occupation and terror when repressing memories was the only method of self-defense.

In the documentary, the director depicts her mother's past and, at the same time, that of all Estonia.

The program is free and open to the public.

FILM
Film and lecture // St. John's College will present the film Memories Denied, by Imbi Paju, at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Francis Scott Key Auditorium at 60 College Ave., Annapolis. Paju will lead the discussion or her film. Free. 410-626-2539.

February 14, 2007
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Friday, January 26, 2007

Estonian Filmmaker Presents Documentary at SU

SALISBURY, MD---Telling the story of the internment of her mother and her aunt in Soviet labor campus, Estonian filmmaker Imbi Paju presents her award-winning documentary Memories Denied at Salisbury University. She introduces and discusses the 60-minute film 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, in the Great Hall of Holloway Hall.

For many years, the terrifying experience of Estonians in Stalin’s camps was a taboo subject. It was not until Estonia gained independence in 1991 that this dark chapter of the country’s history began to emerge. In the 2005 film Memories Denied, Paju, the writer and director, examines the personal experiences of her family, arrested in 1948 and interned until 1954.

“Salisbury's close relationship with Estonia began in 1999 when Mayor (Barrie) Tilghman received the keys to our sister city of Tartu, Estonia, and we have hosted several visits from Estonian officials and educators since,” said Dr. Ellen Zinner, assistant to the President at SU. “Appreciating the recent occupation of Estonia and its pride in its independence will draw our two cities closer.  This film gives us a glimpse of that past.”

The documentary recalls the many forms of oppression Estonians faced from both the Russians and the Germans. It also reveals that it is still difficult to speak about the unresolved past, but it is a necessary journey for the women and their nation to heal from the wounds of history.

Sponsored by Salisbury University, the Salisbury Film Society, the Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council and the Sister Cities Association of Salisbury/Wicomico County, this event is free and the public is invited.  Light refreshments are served.  For more information call 410-543-6030 or visit the SU Web site at www.salisbury.edu.

February 12, 2007
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Memories Denied-a documentary

University of Baltimore
1420 N. Charles Street
Baltimore,  MD  21201
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Hours on February 12, 2007: 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Film and Discussion by Writer/Director Imbi Paju An award-winning historical and psychological Estonian documentary. Journalist and documentarian, Imbi Paju, tells the story of when her twin sister and her mother (born in 1930)were arrested in 1948 and interned until 1954 in Soviet camps. The film also recalls the many forms of oppression meted out to Estonians by both the Russians and the Germans, starting in 1939. The film reveals the difficulty in speaking about an unresolved past, and the courage that it takes the women and their nation to complete the journey of healing from the wounds of history.(Estonia, 2005, 60 minutes, subtitled). This event will be in the Business Center, Room 003.
 
February 9-10, 2007