My Family and Other Clowns Minu Pere ja Muud Klounid

Synopsis

For 25 years, world-famous Estonian clowns Haide and Toomas, better known as Piip and Tuut, have brought joy and laughter to children and families across the globe. But behind the face paint and curtain lies a different story. While entertaining thousands, their own children – Emma, Siim, and Anni – have been growing up at home without them.

Director

Heilika Pikkov and Liina SärkinenHeilika Pikkov is an Estonian documentary director, cinematographer and editor. Her first feature documentary, Flowers from the Mount of Olives (2013), premiered at the Locarno Film Festival and was well received in Estonian cinemas. She also lectures at the Baltic Film, Media and Arts School in Tallinn. Liina…

Cast and crew

Producer

Ülo Pikkov

Writer

Heilika Pikkov, Liina Särkinen

Cinematographer

Heilika Pikkov, Taavi Arus

Editor

Madli Lääne, Heilika Pikkov, Liina Särkinen

Sound

Horret Kuus

Music

Ann Reimann

Festivals and awards

• Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2025 – Doc@PÖFF Baltic Competition: Special Jury Prize

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