Film landscapes of Tallinn from Rotermann Quarter to Gorhall – PÖFF partner programme (in Russian)

Together with the “Dark Nights” film festival, the Estonian Centre of Architecture has prepared a special tour to explore Estonian architecture as seen through the lenses of countless cameras.

We explore where architectural and cinematic landscapes intertwine, which curious places inspired directors from Estonia and abroad at different times, and which places in Estonian architecture could serve future filmmakers as locations.

The tour starts in the Rotermann Quarter, which after the filming of Tarkovsky’s “Stalker” went through dizzying changes. The science-fiction, isolated and slightly apocalyptic “Zone” became one of the most modern districts in Tallinn, where old heritage meets new architecture.

Then we head to the Culture Kettle, where a UN symbol can still be seen on the chimney, and on to Gorhall.

Time and place: 21 November 2026, 13:30, starting at the Stalker walk near the Viru centre in the Rotermann Quarter, Tallinn. The tour is in Russian; the English-language schedule is available on the centre’s website.