Merle Talvik
Biography: Merle Talvik (born June 6, 1954) is an Estonian stage, film and television actress whose career began in the mid-1970s. Merle Talvik was born in Tallinn to Herbert and Asta Talvik (née Tomson). She attended primary and secondary schools in Tallinn and in 1973, at age nineteen, began performing as part of an ensemble cast with the Viru Varietee; a variety show established at Tallinn's Viru Hotel. She then enrolled at the Tallinn State Conservatory (now, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre), graduating in 1978. ollowing her graduation from the Tallinn State Conservatory, Talvik began a year-long engagement as a stage actress at the Vanemuine theatre in Tartu. Talvik then spent over twenty years with the Vanalinnastuudio in Tallinn, performing in over fifty stage roles. Talvik's first significant film role was as Tonya in the 1977 Russian language film The Sun, the Sun Again, directed by Svetlana Druzhinina for Mosfilm. The following year, she appeared in her first Estonian film, Reigi õpetaja, directed by Jüri Müür. In 1981, she had a starring role as Katrina Leet in the Arvo Kruusement-directed drama Karge meri, based on the 1938 novel of the same name by author August Gailit. In 1983, she appeared as Krista Tammet in a leading role in the Dmitri Svetozarov-directed Russian-language Lenfilm drama Speed. Other film roles include Daisy in the 1985 Ago-Endrik Kerge-directed Tallinnfilm musical-drama Savoy Ball and smaller roles in the 1980 Kaljo Kiisk-directed drama Metskannikesed; the 1987 Lembit Ulfsak-directed comedy-drama Keskea rõõmud; the 1990 Kaljo Kiisk-directed drama Regina, based on the 1978 novel Valikuvõimalus by Aimée Beekman; and in the 2009 Hannu Salonen-directed crime-drama Vasha. In addition to stage and film roles, Talvik has frequently appeared on Estonian television. In 1981, she appeared as Ilga in the seven-part Aloizs Brenčs-directed Latvian language television melodrama miniseries Ilgais ceļš kāpās. In 1982, she had a starring role in the Leo Karpin-directed television comedy film Teisikud opposite singer Jaak Joala, which was subsequently released theatrically. From 1994 until 1996, she had a recurring role as Helgi in the popular, long-running Eesti Televisioon (ETV) drama Õnne 13. In 2002, she played the role of Valentina on the TV3 series Nurjatud tüdrukud. From 2012 until 2016, she played a recurring role as Tiiu Pärn on the TV3 comedy-crime series Kättemaksukontor. From 2013, she has played the role of Maria on the Kanal 2 comedy-drama series Naabriplika.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 06, 1954
Deathday: N/A
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Known For
The Fencer
2015-03-13
The Fencer
Overview: Fleeing from the Russian secret police, a young Estonian fencer is forced to return to his homeland, where he becomes a physical education teacher at a local school. The past however catches up and puts him in front of a difficult choice.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2015-03-13
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The Right to Happiness
2018-11-09
The Right to Happiness
Overview: Marge is a humble middle-aged woman living in Paldiski, Estonia. Her life changes after she unexpectedly becomes a lottery winner. For most other people, it would be a dream come true, but Marge wants to figure out how to continue her quiet life despite having 10 million euros.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2018-11-09
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The Joys of Midlife
1987-07-06
The Joys of Midlife
Overview: Five people who have recently reached middle-age are driving through Estonia to visit a famous witch-therapist to get rid of their problems. The somber-funny road movie gives a good overview of the life, people and daily problems in Estonia at the end of the Soviet period.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1987-07-06
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Vasha
2009-01-23
Vasha
Overview: Tom, a wide-eyed, innocent sixteen year-old, finds himself an unwitting accomplice in a deadly game of vengeance and death when he befriends Artur - a Chechen man, hell bent on revenging the torture and murder of his family - on the streets of Tallinn.
Genres: Thriller Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-01-23
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Ask the Dead About the Price of Death
1977-06-08
Ask the Dead About the Price of Death
Overview: The attempted coup of Estonia on Dec. 1, 1924, conducted by Comintern, staged by the Soviet Communists, failed and resulted in many lost lives on both sides. The Communists were forced underground.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1977-06-08
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Wild Violets
1980-06-30
Wild Violets
Overview: It is the year 1947. The war is over but Estonian forests are still hiding armoured men. When the message comes that Western spies will arrive to support the local bushwhackers, security officer Rein Taim starts to lead the counter operation of the Communist Secret Police in order to catch the Western diversionists and the leader of the Estonian bushwhackers.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1980-06-30
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Tiiu and Dragon
2022-11-14
Tiiu and Dragon
Overview: Aunty Tiiu is hosting a dance party at her house and is thrilled when for once more than 3 people show up! Unfortunately the guests are all there because of a dragon attack, but Aunty Tiiu's best friend Marta has asked them to keep it a secret.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2022-11-14
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Forgotten Summer Haze
2022-11-14
Forgotten Summer Haze
Overview: Childhood friends Pääsu, Atko and Virge try to recall the last time they were all together. Turns out they remember the incident differently. Their quest to remember takes them on a visually surreal journey of memories. Not everybody remains truthful.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2022-11-14
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Ball im Savoy
1986-03-31
Ball im Savoy
Overview: The aristocratic couple de Faublas returns from the honeymoon, but instead of domestic peace, they are intrigued by old relations. Love and jealousy, fidelity and infidelity, small- and big lies are emitting fine ladies and gentlemen, flooded by song, dance, jokes and sparkling wines, into the vortex of the Savoy Ballroom.
Genres: Comedy Music Romance TV Movie
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1986-03-31
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Regina
1990-06-02
Regina
Overview: Regina is a beautiful, educated and independent woman whose boyfriend tells her that he is going to marry a young girl expecting a baby. As Regina inherits a house in a little town, an opportunity arises to change her life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1990-06-02
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Doubles
1983-05-11
Doubles
Overview: A musical comedy about singer Toomas Aringus and rally driver Mati Uibo, whom journalist Tiina Salum considers to be one and the same person due to their external resemblance.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1983-05-11
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Speed
1983-12-05
Speed
Overview: This story began on the day when an unknown car enthusiast, Grigory Yakovlev, beat famous athletes in a car he had built himself. The head of the design bureau liked his car, who invited the young racing driver to his laboratory...
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1983-12-05
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The Sun, the Sun Again
1976-01-01
The Sun, the Sun Again
Overview: A young fisherman Sashka Taranets lives in a fishing village on the shore of the Sea of Azov. He loves Tonya, and for her sake he goes to the trick in the competition for the title of the best fisherman. But Tonya loves him and knows that Sasha will regret his deception.
Genres: Romance Music
Original Language: ru
Release Date: 1976-01-01
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The Pastor of Reigi
1978-02-27
The Pastor of Reigi
Overview: Pastor Paul Lempelius comes to the island of HIiumaa that seems to be like the world's end. While serving the pastorate of Reigi in spirit and in truth, Lempelius hopes to get rid of the burden of destiny. However, the local people favour pagan traditions and distrust the strict kingdom of God that Lempelius teaches them. The pastor's beautiful yet childless wife Catharina yearns for joy of life and tenderness that she won't receive from his husband. Instead, a young assistant pastor Jonas Kempe offers her his love. Their love, disregarding all laws, and the primal lifestyle of the islanders will become the touchstone for Lempelius' redemption.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1978-02-27
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The Smacking Sea
1981-11-20
The Smacking Sea
Overview: The Smacking Sea is a film about the work of traditional seal hunters on the smacking Baltic Sea and their life in the coastal village.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1981-11-20
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