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Äratus
''Äratus'' (English: ''Awakening'') is a 1989 Estonian historical drama film directed by Jüri Sillart. Plot The film chronicles the lives of Estonian villagers during "Operation Priboi"; the 25 to 28 March 1949 Population transfer in the Soviet Union, Soviet mass deportation of more than 90,000 Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians labeled as "Enemy of the people, enemies of the people" to Forced settlements in the Soviet Union, forced settlements in inhospitable areas of the Soviet Union. Production The manuscript of the film was written by writer and playwright Rein Saluri and presented to Tallinnfilm editor Tiina Lokk in late 1986 or early 1987. Lokk liked the manuscript, but was initially dissuaded by other employees at Tallinnfilm from pursuing the project. In 1989, the editorial board at Tallinnfilm granted Lokk permission to turn the manuscript into a film. Arvo Kruusement was the first choice to direct the film, however, he disliked the material. Jüri Sillart, who had w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaljo Kiisk
Kaljo Kiisk (3 December 1925 – 20 September 2007) was a Soviet and Estonian actor, film director, screenwriter and politician. He was best known for his roles as from Spring (1969 film), ''Spring'' (), Summer (1976 film), ''Summer'' (''Suvi'') and Autumn (1990 film), ''Autumn'' (''Sügis''), film adaptations of Oskar Luts' novels, and as Johannes Saarepera from Eesti Televisioon, ETV's long-running ''Õnne 13''. His career spanned over half a century from 1953 to 2007. Early life Kiisk was born and raised in Vaivina. In 1944, aged 18, he served in the Anti-aircraft warfare, anti-aircraft unit of the 20th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Estonian), and took part in the Battle of Tannenberg Line. After World War II, he managed to obscure his military service from the Soviet re-occupation of the Baltic states (1944), Soviet occupiers. In 1946, he graduated from the Rakvere 1st Secondary School and enrolled at the Tallinn University of Technology. He switched the next year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jüri Sillart
Jüri Sillart (29 May 1943 Tallinn – 10 September 2011) was an Estonian film operator, director, producer and pedagogue. In 1970 he graduated from Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography. From 1971 to 1994 he worked as an operator-director in Tallinnfilm. Since 1993 he is a producer and director in studio OÜ Kairiin (which he established itself). Awards: * 2001: Order of the White Star, V class. Filmography * 1980: '' Metskannikesed'' (cinematographer) * 1989: ''Äratus ''Äratus'' (English: ''Awakening'') is a 1989 Estonian historical drama film directed by Jüri Sillart. Plot The film chronicles the lives of Estonian villagers during "Operation Priboi"; the 25 to 28 March 1949 Population transfer in the Sovi ...'' (director) * 1998: Raplamaa (Documentary film) (producer, director, screenwriter) * 1999: Gotland-saaremaa. Sõsarsaared (Documentary film) (Producer) * 2000: Volli, sempre volli (Documentary film) * 2001: Peeter (Documentary film) (producer, director, screenw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tõnu Kark
Tõnu Kark (born 4 December 1947 in Tallinn) is an Estonian actor. His older brother is actor and caricaturist Feliks Kark. Notable roles Notable film roles: * '' Nest of Winds'' (1979) * '' Metskannikesed'' (1980) * '' Nukitsamees'' (1981) * ''Äratus'' (1989) * '' Firewater'' (1994) * '' Screwed in Tallinn'' (1999) * '' Good Hands'' (2001) * ''Lilya 4-ever ''Lilya 4-ever'' () is a 2002 tragedy film written and directed by Lukas Moodysson, which was released in Sweden on 23 August 2002. It depicts the downward spiral of Lilja Michailova, played by Oksana Akinshina, a girl in the former Soviet Union ...'' (2002) * '' Waterbomb for the Fat Tomcat'' (2004) * '' The Power of Fear'' (2006) * '' Lotte from Gadgetville'' (2006) * '' The Visit of the Old Lady'' (2006) * '' Georg'' (2007) * '' December Heat'' (2008) * ''Devil Incarnate'' (2008) * ''Circulation of the Blood'' (2011) * '' Lotte and the Moonstone Secret'' (2011) * ''Rat Trap'' (2011) * ''Family Lies'' (2016) * ''Green ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ãœlle Kaljuste
Ülle Kaljuste (born Ülle Side; 10 April 1957) is an Estonian stage, film, television and radio actress. Early life Born Ülle Side in Tallinn, she attended Tallinn Secondary School No. 2 (), graduating in 1975. Afterward, she attended the Tallinn State Conservatory of Performing Arts Department (now, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre), under the instruction of Merle Karusoo and graduating in 1980. Graduating classmates included actors Roman Baskin, Guido Kangur, Arvo Kukumägi, Ain Lutsepp, Anne Veesaar, and Paul Poom.Eesti Teatri- ja Muusikamuuseum ''Lennud'' Retrieved 21 September 2018. Stage career Shortly after graduation, she began an engagement at the Vanalinnastuudio which lasted from 1980 until 1 ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Väino Laes
Väino Laes (born 26 September 1951 in Jõhvi) is an Estonian actor. In 1974 he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory. From 1978 to 1989 he worked at Rakvere Theatre, 1989–1995 in Estonian Drama Theatre, and since 1995 in Vanalinnastuudio. He has also starred in several films. In 1992 he was a nominee for the European Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. Laes has been in a long-term relationship with actress Erika Kaljusaar since 1980. The couple reside in the village of Padise in Harju County, with a summer home and small farm on the island of Saaremaa. Selected roles Film roles * 1984 ''Karoliine hõbelõng'' (feature film) * 1989 ''Äratus'' (feature film, role: Saareaugu Arnold) * 1990 ''Sügis'' (feature film, role: Oskar Luts Oskar Luts ( – 23 March 1953) was an Estonian writer and playwright. Biography Oskar Luts was born into a middle-class family in Järvepera, central Estonia, at that time in the governorate of Livonia (Russian Empire). His younger br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arvo Kukumägi
Arvo Kukumägi (9 August 1958 in Litvina, Setomaa – 16 May 2017) was an Estonian film and theatre actor. In 1980 he graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory's Performing Arts Department. From 1980 to 1984 he was an actor at the Tallinn City Theatre, Estonian SSR State Youth Theatre. He started working as a freelance actor in 1984. In total, he acted or appeared in 50 films and 13 plays. Selected filmography *''Metskannikesed'' (1980) *''Tants aurukatla ümber'' (1987) *''Äratus'' (1989) *''Rahu tänav'' (1991) *''Firewater (film), Firewater'' (1994) *''All My Lenins'' (1997) *''The Heart of the Bear'' (2001) *''Revolution of Pigs'' (2004) *''Vana daami visiit, The Visit of the Old Lady'' (2006) *''Georg (film), Georg'' (2007) *''Graveyard Keeper's Daughter'' (2011) *''November (2017 film), November'' (2017) References 1958 births 2017 deaths Estonian male stage actors Estonian male film actors Estonian male television actors 20th-century Estonian male actors 21s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne Paluver
Anne Paluver (born 4 November 1952 in Tallinn) is an Estonian actress known for her work in film, television, and animation. Early life and education Paluver was born in Tallinn, the daughter of mathematician Nikolai Paluver. She attended schools in Tallinn, graduating from Tallinn No. 22 Secondary School in 1970 (now the Jakob Westholm Gymnasium). She studied mathematics at the University of Tartu before enrolling at the Tallinn State Conservatory in 1972 to study acting at the institution's Performing Arts Department. From 1976 until 1995, she worked at Estonian Drama Theatre and from 1995 until 2004, at the Vanalinnastuudio. Since 2005 she has been a freelance actress. Besides theatre roles she has played also in several films and television series. Personal life Paluver was married to actor Toomas Ots, with whom she has two daughters. She had been in a relationship with actor Paul Poom, with whom she has a son. Awards * 2012: Oskar Luts Oskar Luts ( – 23 March 195 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaan Rekkor
Jaan Rekkor (born 3 April 1958) is an Estonian stage, film and television actor. Early life and education Jaan Rekkor was born in the small village of Hõreda in Rapla County. He attended schools in Märjamaa, graduating from the Ants Lauter Märjamaa Secondary School in 1976 (now, Märjamaa Gymnasium). Between 1976 and 1979, he studied journalism at the University of Tartu. He then studied acting at the Tallinn State Conservatory's Performing Arts Department (now, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre), graduating in 1982. Among his graduating classmates were Margus Oopkaup, Anu Lamp, Laine Mägi, Sulev Teppart, Andrus Vaarik, and Viire Valdma. Stage career Following his graduation from the Tallinn State Conservatory, Rekkor began an engagement as a stage actor at the Endla Theatre in Pärnu in 1982 where, to date, he has appeared in approximately one hundred stage roles and productions. In 2005, he began an engagement at the Estonian Drama Theatre in Tallinn. His firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maria Klenskaja
Maria Klenskaja (29 January 1951 – 6 January 2022) was an Estonian actress. Early life and career Klenskaja was born in Tartu and was of Russian parentage. From 1968 until 1970, she worked in the Estonian State Youth Theatre in Tallinn as a make-up artist and in the prop department. In 1974, she graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory's Performing Arts Department. Since 1974, she had been a contracted actress at the Estonian Drama Theatre. She was also engaged as an actress at the Vanalinnastuudio for one year, beginning in 1989. Besides theatre roles, she had also had a successful film career and has appeared on television and in radio theatre. Personal life and death Klenskaja was in a relationship with actor Aarne Üksküla for over thirty years, until his death in 2017. Klenskaja died on 6 January 2022, aged 70, following a prolonged illness. Awards In 1986, she won the Meritorious Artist of the Soviet Union and in 2002 won the Order of the White Star, IV Class. S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sulev Luik
Sulev Luik (16 April 1954 – 29 June 1997) was an Estonian actor. In 1976 he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory. 1976-1988 he worked at Noorsooteater and since 1988 at Estonian Drama Theatre. Besides theatrical roles he played also in over 30 films. Luik was murdered in Kadriorg Park near his home on 29 June 1997, aged 43. Police arrested three homeless individuals, two men and a woman, in connection with the murder between 17 and 18 August of that year. According to the criminal investigators, the motive for the murder was a quarrel while all four individuals, including Luik, were drinking alcohol in the park. The three individuals charged with Luik's murder were later sentenced to between eight and twelve years in prison. Luik was buried at Tallinn's Forest Cemetery. Awards: * 1987: Estonian SSR merited artist * 1986: Selected filmography * 1979 '' "Hukkunud Alpinisti" hotell'' (feature film; role: Luarvik) * 1980 '' Metskannikesed'' (feature film; role: Sander) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mati Klooren
Mati Klooren (31 July 1938 – 16 July 2000) was an Estonian actor and theatre director. Mati Klooren was born in Tallinn. His younger brother was actor Enn Klooren. In 1961, he graduated from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, Tallinn State Conservatory's Performing Arts Department. Since 1961, he was an actor at the Estonian Drama Theatre. From 1983 until 1989, he was the head of Estonian Drama Theatre. Besides theatre roles he played also in several films. Awards * 1969: Meritorious Artist of the Estonian SSR Filmography * * 1995: ''Ma olen väsinud vihkamast'' (role: Guard in booth) * 1995: Wikmani poisid (TV series), Wikmani poisid (role: Mr. Tusam TV Mini Series) * 1993: ''Salmonid'' * 1992: ''Lammas all paremas nurgas'' (role: Harbor guard but uncredited) * 1991: ''Vana mees tahab koju'' * 1991: ''Surmatants'' (role: Lübecki raehärra) * 1991: ''See kadunud tee'' (role: Joodik) * 1990: ''Vkhod v labirint'' (TV Mini Series; role: Kalvin) * 1989: ''Äratus'' (ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mait Mäekivi
Mait Mäekivi (born 8 January 1959 in Kohtla-Järve) is an Estonian cinematographer. 1982-1988 he studied at Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography. 1986-1991 he worked at Tallinnfilm. From 1991 he is a freelance cinematographer. In 2007 he was awarded with Order of the White Star, V class. Filmography * "Ringhoov" (1987) * "Äratus ''Äratus'' (English: ''Awakening'') is a 1989 Estonian historical drama film directed by Jüri Sillart. Plot The film chronicles the lives of Estonian villagers during "Operation Priboi"; the 25 to 28 March 1949 Population transfer in the Sovi ..." (1989) * "Vanad ja kobedad saavad jalad alla" (2003) * "Vanameeste paradiis" (2005) * " Stiilipidu" (2005) References Living people 1959 births Estonian cinematographers Recipients of the Order of the White Star, 5th Class People from Kohtla-Järve {{Estonia-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
