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Detsembrikuumus
''December Heat'' ( et, Detsembrikuumus) is a 2008 historic action drama film about the 1924 Estonian coup d'état attempt directed by Asko Kase and starring Sergo Vares and Liisi Koikson. Plot "December 1924. It's only a matter of minutes whether Estonian young independence continues to exist or we become a province with minor importance of big communist Russia. Independence which seems so self-evident today depends at that moment on couple of random coincidences." Cast * Sergo Vares as Tanel Rõuk * Liisi Koikson as Anna Rõuk * Ain Lutsepp as Julius Saarepuu * Piret Kalda as Maret Saarepuu * Emil-Joosep Virkus as Joosep Saarepuu * Tambet Tuisk as Specialist * Mait Malmsten as lawyer Jaan (prototype: Jaan Anvelt) * Taavi Teplenkov as Veidesoo * Tiit Sukk as factory owner Indrek * Rain Simmul as Head of Intelligence Historic people * Tõnu Kark as Major General Ernst Põdder * Priit Pedajas as Major General Johan Unt * Carmen Mikiver as Elsa Kingissepp * Ilkka Koivula as Ot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ain Lutsepp
Ain Lutsepp (born 6 May 1954) is an Estonian actor and politician. Early life and education Born in Tallinn, Ain Lutsepp began his career as a child actor at age thirteen as the character Tõnisson in the 1969 Arvo Kruusement directed Estonian language film '' Kevade'' (English: ''Spring''); a film adaptation of author Oskar Luts' popular 1913 novel of the same name. In 1972, he graduated for the Tallinn 10th Secondary School (now, the Tallinn Nõmme Gymnasium) and in 1980 he graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory's Performing Arts Department (present-day Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre) under course instructor Merle Karusoo.Eesti Draamateater ; retrieved 6 October 2016. Graduating classmates included actors |
Piret Kalda
Piret Kalda (born 4 February 1966) is an Estonian stage, television and film actress. Early life and education Piret Kalda was born and raised in Tartu. She was one of three siblings. She attended schools in Tartu, graduating from Tartu No. 5 secondary school (now, Tartu Tamme Gymnasium). Following her graduation from secondary school, she enrolled at the Tallinn State Conservatory's Dramatic Arts Department (now, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre) in Tallinn, studying acting, and graduating in 1988. Her diploma production roles included Laurey Williams, in Richard Rodgers' ''Oklahoma!''; Bianca, in William Shakespeare's ''The Taming of the Shrew''; and Irina, in Anton Chekhov's '' Three Sisters''. Stage career Following her graduation from the Tallinn Conservatory, Kalda became engaged as an actress at Tallinn's Youth Theatre (since 1994, the Tallinn City Theatre) in 1988, where she is still currently engaged. Her stage debut was in the role of Tiiu in a production of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiit Sukk
Tiit Sukk (born 21 November 1974) is an Estonian stage, television, voice, and film actor, director and television presenter. Early life and education Tiit Sukk was born and raised in Jõgeva, Jõgeva County, where he attended primary and secondary schools. He is a 1994 graduate of Jõgeva Gymnasium. Following graduation from secondary school, he studied drama at the EMA Higher Drama School (now, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre) in Tallinn, graduating in 1998. Among his graduating classmates were Jan Uuspõld, Harriet Toompere, Veikko Täär, Hilje Murel, Liina Vahtrik, and Andero Ermel. Career Stage In 1998, shortly after graduation from the EMA Higher Drama School, Sukk began an engagement at the Estonian Drama Theatre in Tallinn, where he is still currently employed. During his career at the Estonian Drama Theatre, Sukk has appeared in over sixty roles in productions of such varied authors and playwrights as: Shakespeare, Frederick Loewe, Charles Dickens, Anto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carmen Mikiver
Carmen Mikiver (until 1989 Carmen Uibokant; born on 13 January 1964 in Tallinn) is an Estonian actress. In 1989 she graduated from Tallinn Pedagogical Institute in theatrical directing speciality ( et, näitejuhtimise eriala). 1987-1993 and 1996-1998 she worked at Estonian Drama Theatre. Since 2002 she is working at Endla Theatre. Besides theatrical roles she has also played on several films. In 1989, she married actor Mikk Mikiver. The couple remained married until his death in 2006. Selected filmography * 1986 ''Saja aasta pärast mais'' (role: Alissa) * 1988 '' Varastatud kohtumine'' (role: Sirje) * 1988 ''Narva kosk'' (role: Siina Aunvärk) * 1990 ''Ystävät, toverit'' (''Friends, Comrades'') (role: Olga) * 1992 ''Armastuse lahinguväljad'' (role: Ilona) * 1994 ''Balti armastuslood'' (role: Ann) * 1993 ''Tear of the Prince of Darkness'' (role: Mimi) * 2005-2006, 2008–2009 '' Kodu keset linna'' (role: Heike) * 2008 ''Detsembrikuumus'' (role: Elsa Kingissepp) * 2010 '' Kl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taavi Teplenkov
Taavi Teplenkov (born 2 May 1975 in Tallinn) is an Estonian actor. Since 1998 he works at Estonian Drama Theatre. Besides theatrical roles he has also played on several films and television series. Roles Selected film roles * ''Must veri'' (2002) * ''Detsembrikuumus'' (2008) * ''Püha Tõnu kiusamine'' (2009) * ''Punane elavhõbe'' (2010) * '' Taevalaul'' (2010) * ''Rotilõks'' (2011) * ''Vasaku jala reede'' (2012) * ''Nullpunkt'' (2014) * ''Taevatrepp'' (2023) Television roles * ''Pehmed ja karvased'' (2003–) * ''Õnne 13 Õnne 13 is an Estonian dramatic TV series that airs on ETV. The series first aired on 30 October 1993 and was written by Astrid Reinla and as of 1996 by Teet Kallas Teet Kallas (born 6 April 1943, Tallinn) is an Estonian writer and former ...'' (2004) * ''Riigimehed'' (2010) * ''Heeringas Veenuse õlal'' (2011) * ''Mustad lesed'' (2015) * ''Hetk ajaloos'' (2018) References {{DEFAULTSORT:Teplenkov, Taavi Living people 1975 births Estonia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rain Simmul
Rain Simmul (born 18 August 1965, in Tartu) is an Estonian actor. In 1988 he graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory's Performing Arts Department. 1988–1999 he worked at Vanemuine Theatre. Since 1999 he is working at Tallinn City Theatre. Selected filmography * ''Surmatants'' (1991) * '' Need vanad armastuskirjad'' (1992) * ''Karu süda'' (2001) * ''Täna öösel me ei maga'' (2004) * '' August 1991'' (2005) * ''Vana daami visiit'' (2006) * ''Meeletu'' (2006) * ''Detsembrikuumus'' (2008) * ''Pangarööv'' (2009) * ''Thibaut'' (2009) * '' Kirjad Inglile'' (2011) * '' Surnuaiavahi tütar'' (2011) * ''1944'' (2015) * ''Vehkleja ''The Fencer'' ( fi, Miekkailija, et, Vehkleja) is a 2015 biographical drama film about the life of Endel Nelis, an accomplished Estonian fencer and coach. It was directed by Klaus Härö and written by Anna Heinämaa. Filming began in Estonia ...'' (2015) * ''Polaarpoiss'' (2016) * ''Räägitakse, et tomatid armastavad rokkmuusikat'' (2016) * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asko Kase
Asko Kase (born 26 February 1979 in Tallinn) is an Estonian film and television director. In 2009 his film "December Heat" was nominated in 82nd Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film (see the list). Filmography * 2000: "Buddha Of The North" * 2001: "Linnapiloot" * 2004: "Kooma" * 2006: "Hundi agoonia" * 2007: "Zen läbi prügi * 2008: "December Heat ''December Heat'' ( et, Detsembrikuumus) is a 2008 historic action drama film about the 1924 Estonian coup d'état attempt directed by Asko Kase and starring Sergo Vares and Liisi Koikson. Plot "December 1924. It's only a matter of minutes whethe ..." ('Detsembrikuumus') * 2009: "Tondipoisid" * 2009: "Baruto - tõlkes kaduma läinud" References {{DEFAULTSORT:Kase, Asko Living people 1979 births Estonian film directors Tallinn University alumni People from Tallinn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priit Pedajas
Priit Pedajas (born 21 January 1954 in Tallinn) is an Estonian actor and theatre director. In 1976, he graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory' Performing Arts Department. From 1979 until 1985, he was an actor and director at Ugala Theatre. From 1985 until 1991, he was a director at Endla Theatre. From 1991 until 1999, he was the director of the Estonian Drama Theatre The Estonian Drama Theatre ( et, Eesti Draamateater) is a theatre in Tallinn, Estonia. It has the role of a national theatre for Estonia. The Estonia Theatre is located next door. History The building that houses the Estonian Drama Theatre was or .... Since 1999 he is the principal stage manager ( et, peanäitejuht) of Estonian Drama Theatre. Besides theatre roles he has also appeared in a number of films and on television. Awards * 2001: Order of the White Star, IV class. Filmography * 1977: '' Põrgupõhja uus Vanapagan'' * 1980: ''Jõulud Vigalas'' * 2008: '' Detsembrikuumus'' * 2017: ''Mehetapja/Süà ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mait Malmsten
Mait Malmsten (born 6 September 1972 in Viljandi) is an Estonian actor. Malmsten comes from a family of actors. His father is actor Rein Malmsten. His paternal grandparents were actors Franz Malmsten and Eva Meil. His great-uncle was actor Hugo Malmsten and his great-aunt was actress Lydia Bock. In 1994 he graduated from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. Since 1993 he is working as an actor in Estonian Drama Theatre. Besides theatrical appearances he is also played in numerous films and television series, e.g. '' Wikmani poisid''. He is married to actress Harriet Toompere and the couple have two sons, Franz and Hugo, who are also both television and film actors. Selected filmography *''Agent Wild Duck'' (Estonian: ''Agent Sinikael'') (2002) *''Lotte from Gadgetville'' (Estonian: ''Leiutajateküla Lotte'') (2006) *'' 186 Kilometres'' (Estonian: ''Jan Uuspõld läheb Tartusse'') (2007) *''December Heat'' (Estonian: ''Detsembrikuumus'') (2008) *''Lotte and the Moonston ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sergo Vares
Sergo Vares (born on 14 September 1982 in Rakvere) is an Estonian actor. Vares graduated from Rakvere Gymnasium in 2001. In 2002, he enrolled at the University of Tartu to study journalism, but left to study acting at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre under course instructor Priit Pedajas, graduating in 2006. From 2006 until 2012, he worked at the NO99 Theatre. Besides theatre roles he has played also in several films and television series. Filmography * 2006: '' Leiutajateküla Lotte'' (animated film; voice) * 2008: ''Detsembrikuumus'' * 2009: ''Kättemaksukontor ''Kättemaksukontor'' (English: ''Revenge Office'') is an Estonian comedy-crime television series. In the series, a group of women have the organization called "Kättemaksukontor". This organization helps to solve murder cases for the police. The ...'' * 2011: '' Idioot'' * 2012: ''Päikese poole'' * 2017: ''Mehetapja/Süütu/Vari'' * 2018: ''Pank'' * 2020: '' Tenet'' References {{DEFAULTSORT:Vares, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lauri Vahtre
Lauri Vahtre (born 22 March 1960) is an Estonian politician, historian, translator and writer. Education and career Lauri Vahtre was born in Tartu. He graduated from Tartu Secondary School Nr 2 in 1978 and from Tartu University history department in 1984 (1988 PhD). From 1983 to 1985 he worked as a senior research fellow in the Estonian Open Air Museum, then continued his postgraduate studies. From 1988 to 1992 he worked as a senior researcher in the Institute of History of the Estonian Academy of Sciences, from 1989 to 1992 as a senior teacher at the Tartu University. As a historian, Lauri Vahtre is known as a populariser of history and a co-author of several schoolbooks. His research work has concentrated on the history of Estonian Bar Association and Soviet time mentality among other topics. 2015-2020 Vahtre lead a group of historians, creating 2-volume research "History of the Estonian War of Independence" which was published 2021. See: https://et.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eesti_Va ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independence
Independence is a condition of a person, nation, country, or state in which residents and population, or some portion thereof, exercise self-government, and usually sovereignty, over its territory. The opposite of independence is the status of a dependent territory. The commemoration of the independence day of a country or nation celebrates when a country is free from all forms of foreign colonialism; free to build a country or nation without any interference from other nations. Definition of independence Whether the attainment of independence is different from revolution has long been contested, and has often been debated over the question of violence as legitimate means to achieving sovereignty. In general, revolutions aim only to redistribute power with or without an element of emancipation,such as in democratization ''within'' a state, which as such may remain unaltered. For example, the Mexican Revolution (1910) chiefly refers to a multi-factional conflict that e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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