Aleksander Eelmaa
Biography: Aleksander Eelmaa (November 6, 1946 – July 21, 2021) was an Estonian actor. Eelmaa was born in Viljandi. From 1968 to 1969 he studied at the Estonian SSR Theatre Association's pantomime studio. From 1976 to 1981 he was an actor at Estonian Youth Theatre, from 1981 to 1990 at Vanalinnastuudio, from 1990 to 2006 at Estonian Drama Theatre, from 2007 to 2015 at Tallinn City Theatre, and from 2015 again at Estonian Drama Theatre. Besides theatrical roles he also played on several films (Agent Wild Duck, A Friend of Mine and Vana daami visiit) and television series (Tuulepealne maa and Õnne 13). Eelmaa's children are actor and director Taavi Eelmaa and theatre artist Liisi Eelmaa. Eelmaa died on 21 July 2021, at the age of 74 in Ohtla. He was appearing in the play Kadunud kodu at the Saueaugu Theatre Farm, which had premiered the night before his death.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: November 06, 1946
Deathday: July 21, 2021
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Old Men and the Sea
2021-11-12
Old Men and the Sea
Overview: Led by the mysterious mirage of his once lost ship, a retired sea captain follows the vessel to the very end.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2021-11-12
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How to Be Naked
2021-11-12
How to Be Naked
Overview: An experimental documentary about the process of opening up to oneself and others. An old actor is trying not to act. How to be yourself?
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2021-11-12
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A Friend of Mine
2011-01-07
A Friend of Mine
Overview: Mati, a 70-year-old bibliophile, cannot cope with his wife's death. As loneliness and indifference overrun his thoughts, he contemplates suicide until he meets a younger man who sparks his interest in life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2011-01-07
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Shift
2011-04-13
Shift
Overview: When Miina, a seemingly well-off woman is caught shoplifting, the female officer truly uses her chance to show off her contempt. She sees a rival in the shoplifter and decides to teach Miina a lesson. Surprisingly, both women meet just a few hours later in a situation where the previous rivals become partners in crime and must trust their fates in the hands of each other.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2011-04-13
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When the Robbers Came to the Town of Cardamom
1980-06-15
When the Robbers Came to the Town of Cardamom
Overview: The story of the town of Cardamom and the people there, as well as the only characters who stir up serious trouble.
Genres: Family
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1980-06-15
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Kangling
2022-04-30
Kangling
Overview: An ancient leg bone is found during archeological excavations. It's soon identified as an ancient whistle for performing old buddhist rituals. To learn more about the mysterious instrument, a young scientist flees to the countryside. Before long she discovers that the enchanting sound of the whistle starts to take a strange hold of her.
Genres: Fantasy Horror
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2022-04-30
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Rat Trap
2011-02-10
Rat Trap
Overview: During an election campaign, a large sum of money goes missing at an Estonian politician's home party. The story involves some party guests who have serious money problems and are trying to come to terms with past mistakes. However, the self-confident politician strangely does not turn to the police, but begins to demand his justice by force.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2011-02-10
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Visit of an Old Lady
2006-04-06
Visit of an Old Lady
Overview: As a young woman, Claire left her hometown in disgrace. Now she is old and unimaginably rich, as for the first time she returns. The town is nearly bankrupt and in urgent need of money. Everybody hopes Clara will come to the rescue. And she will. However, there is a condition: somebody must kill the man who was her lover all those years ago.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2006-04-06
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Agent Wild Duck
2002-09-19
Agent Wild Duck
Overview: Hans Wild Duck Gens, an old school industrial spy becomes suicidally jealous when the firm brings in a German performance artist who becomes not only the top agent, but also replaces him in his girlfriend Monika's affections.
Genres: Adventure Drama Action
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2002-09-19
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The Riddle of Jaan Niemand
2018-10-05
The Riddle of Jaan Niemand
Overview: After ten years of war, plague and famine, the land is swept clean of people. The few remaining souls are scattered about, living in misery and lacking hope. An anxious silence hangs over the land. On one particularly starry night, two peasants find a stranger on the seashore.
Genres: Thriller Fantasy Mystery
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2018-10-05
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Kinnunen
2007-12-13
Kinnunen
Overview: Amazing adventures of a Finn in Estonia. A Finn in search of wife.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2007-12-13
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Happy Landing
1999-11-11
Happy Landing
Overview: Three film segments.
Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1999-11-11
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Ruudi
2006-02-24
Ruudi
Overview: A family comedy about a 7-year-old boy, who's a devoted viking fan.
Genres: Family Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2006-02-24
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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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In One Hundred Years in May
1987-07-24
In One Hundred Years in May
Overview: Viktor Kingissepp has been the underground head of the Communist Party of Estonia for three years. He corresponds with Moscow, writes speeches for the members of the Communist Workers' Party and makes leaflets for the events of trade union. His purpose is to overthrow the Republic of Estonia since he does not believe in Estonian independence nor in any national ideals. Yet the clock keeps ticking, tuberculosis spreads rapidly, the world revolution is being postponed. What to do in order to make one's efforts work?
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1987-07-24
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Libarebased ja kooljad
1998-06-05
Libarebased ja kooljad
Overview: Based on the tales of Chinese writer Pu Songling, the film depicts the romantic relationships of a Chinese student with an undead girl and a fox spirit maiden. Rainer Sarnet's diploma film.
Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1998-06-05
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Happy Childhood
1988-08-22
Happy Childhood
Overview: A life is difficult even for children during the forties in Estonia...
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1988-08-22
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Desert moon
1999-02-25
Desert moon
Overview: Drama, Short 1999
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1999-02-25
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Vernanda
1988-01-01
Vernanda
Overview: Roman Baskin's debut as a film director is an allegorical story of a man (Sulev Luik) who happens to step out of a train in a small town named Vernanda. He buys some bread only to discover that it has got a bomb inside and "souvenirs" of this kind are the town's trademark. While the man wants desperately to get rid of the bomb the townsfolk is not amused by such rude behaviour.
Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1988-01-01
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Old Men's Paradise
2005-12-31
Old Men's Paradise
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Original Language: et
Release Date: 2005-12-31
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Goodbye, My Love, Goodbye
1999-11-11
Goodbye, My Love, Goodbye
Overview: The mirror image of a pop star falls in love with the singer's wife and enters the world of people through the mirror. What to do if your own reflection becomes life-threatening to you?
Genres: Drama Science Fiction
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1999-11-11
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Colourful Dreams
1975-04-21
Colourful Dreams
Overview: Little Kati spends her summer at her grandma's. Her playmates are the village boys and the whole countryside - animals, flowers, the wind and stones. Kati conjures up the sun and floats above the fields of flowers and the whole universe. There is no borderline between reality and the magic world. Is it possible to play the same game also at her home in the city?
Genres: Family Fantasy
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1975-04-21
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