Marika Vaarik
Also Known As: Marika Vaarik-Soo
Biography: Marika Vaarik (since 1994 Marika Vaarik-Soo; born on October 13, 1962 in Kose) is an Estonian actress. In 1991 she graduated Tallinn Pedagogical Institute in theatrical directing speciality (Estonian: näitejuhtimise eriala). 1987-1994 she worked at VAT Theatre, being also one of its founders. 1994-2005 she worked at Rakvere Theatre. Since 2009 she worked at NO99 Theatre. Besides theatrical roles she has also played on several films and television series. Vaarik is married to Mart Soo, composer, music teacher and guitarist of the ensemble Weekend Guitar Trio. She is famously known for her role as Frida Arrak on the long running Estonian show The Vengeance Bureau (Estonian: Kättemaksukontor) from 2009-2013.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Kose, Estonian SRR, USSR [now Estonia]
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Birthday: October 13, 1962
Age: 62 years old
Gender: Female
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Shop of Dreams
Overview: Three friends return from a vacation and discover that the TV studio they work for has gone bankrupt - so they decide to start their own costume renting business.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2005-04-14
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Taarka
Overview: The first film in the Seto language in the world speaks about the brightest heroine of a small people, the folk singer Hilana Taarka, a woman who lived her whole life as an outcast in a small chimney-less hut; as an unmarried mother of children in poverty, begging her bread, doing odd jobs and singing. She always sang the truth, sometimes bitter, sometimes funny, sometimes cruel. She was feared, despised and coveted. Taarka sang throughout her remarkable life, throughout her fate, from a small Seto village to international fame. And she sang well. Really well. Taarka became the Mother of the Song, a legend. But as a woman, as a member of the community, the Seto people never really accepted her. Taarka - a despised woman and a worshiped singer.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2008-08-14
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Take It or Leave It
Overview: One sleepy Saturday morning a 30-year-old construction worker Erik gets some earth shattering news: his ex-girlfriend Moonika who he hasn't even seen for the past six months is about to go into labor. She however is not ready for motherhood and if Erik doesn't want the kid either, the little girl will be put up for adoption.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2018-09-14
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Georg
Overview: Unforgettable melodies, unique timbre and a memorable, soul-stirring voice. A mystery for women and authority for men, his talent was revered by the highest ranks of the Soviet Union and millions of ordinary people. Georg Ots took the stage when a huge country was recovering from the horrors of war, and his voice returned them faith in a bright future. Few people know what his life was really like.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2007-10-05
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The Days That Confused
Overview: A young man tries to make sense of the world in the summer heat of late nineties Estonia.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2016-04-08
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Ash and Money
Overview: Film is based on "Unified Estonia" which was a fictitious political movement created by NO99 Theatre and a large portion of the public treated as a real political force. Its convention, held for more than 7200 people, was one of the largest theatre events in modern European theatre history.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-16
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Living Images
Overview: The main character, Helmi, is born into the house of Baron von Strandmann in Old-Town Tallinn, in 1908. The only thing that she knows for sure about her past is that her mother was an Estonian servant girl. Everything else is a discovery during a life that runs the course of a century - a life that has quite a lot of surprises in store for Helmi. In this house she finds happiness and suffering, passion and disappointment. She grows up alongside young Erik and waits for her big love to blossom. But one floor down lives projectionist Julius - a man who is far from indifferent when it comes to Helmi. All of the biggest historical events of the century leave their mark on the house. Its hardwood floors have born soldiers' gruff boots and gentleman's shiny oxfords. Its walls have held the fates of people from far and near, foreigners and locals. Helmi's home becomes a German salon, a revolution museum, and a working class commune. And as freedom comes, real estate crooks start sniffing ...
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance War
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2013-02-21
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The King
Overview: Olev Virkus is a completely ordinary man of no considerable wealth or achievements. Sometimes, however, he has to drop everything he's doing and go away for a while. Only then can he keep on living in peace. The film is based on the short story The King by Mehis Heinsaar.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2021-10-02
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Made in Estonia
Overview: Fantasy and reality dance a wicked tango in this quirky comedy about the misadventures of Mill and Norm, two talented radio actors in Estonia.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2003-02-20
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Messenger Knocks Three Times
Overview: The film tells the story of a single mother having trouble coping with everyday life. However, she finds in magic and fantasy a way to escape her reality until the enigmatic appearance of a man in her life. He will change her forever, to the point of making the decisions she has always feared. She will suddenly and conclusively have to answer her own question: what do I want? She will be given a chance to correct the mistakes in her life; will she cherish this opportunity or let it slip away?
Genres: Mystery Drama Fantasy
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2010-05-03
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The Little Short-Sighted Snake
Overview: This is the story of young short-sighted boa snake named Kaabriel who fights to save the jungle animals from the two-legged creature that is terrorizing them.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2006-02-21
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NO75 Unified Estonia Assembly
Overview: NO75 Unified Estonia was a fictious political movement created by Theatre NO99 that a large portion of the public treated as a real political force. It lasted 44 days, during which various political technologies were introduced. The project ended with Unified Estonia movement assembly, with more than 7500 people attending. It was one of the largest theatre events in contemporary Europe.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-05-07
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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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The Rise And Fall Of Estonia
Overview: The Rise and Fall of Estonia is a production by directors Tiit Ojasoo and Ene-Liis Semper. Together they have created large-scale shows already before. "Ruja", a rock-opera, and "Unified Estonia", a convention of a fictitious political movement for 7200 viewers, were not only completely sold out, but also theatre events, which won the major theatre prizes in Estonia. "The Rise and Fall of Estonia" is not a rock-opera. It's not a punk statement. It's a symphony. And it's about Estonia. Together with actors from NO99 they've created over the years four productions, which more or less deal with Estonia and its state of mind.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-03-23
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Truth and Justice
Overview: Estonia, 1872. The uncompromising new owner of Robber's Rise must battle with hard work, his spiteful neighbor and with his own family and beliefs to transform the poor land into a flourishing farm of his dreams.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2019-02-22
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