Carmen Mikiver
Also Known As: Carmen Uibokant
Biography: Carmen Mikiver (until 1989 Carmen Uibokant; born on January 13, 1964 in Tallinn) is an Estonian actress. In 1989 she graduated from Tallinn Pedagogical Institute in theatrical directing speciality (Estonian: 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.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Tallinn, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia]
Birthday: January 13, 1964
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Gender: Female
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Sandra Gets a Job
Overview: Doctor of Physics Sandra suddenly loses her job. Finding a new job seems easy at first glance, but it turns into various tragicomic challenges. Endless job interviews bring the former researcher together with all sorts of situations and new personalities.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2021-09-24
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Firebird
Overview: At the height of the Cold War, a troubled soldier forms a forbidden love triangle with a daring fighter pilot and his female comrade amid the dangerous surroundings of a Soviet Air Force Base.
Genres: Drama Romance War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-10-29
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December Heat
Overview: The young country of Estonia is dancing to the jazzy tune of the 1920's when on December 1, 1924, the capital Tallinn is overrun by members of the Comintern in an attempt to stage a Communist coup. The film follows the fates of a young soldier called Tanel and his wife, a telephone operator named Anna, amidst the ensuing chaos which determines whether the country remains independent or becomes a minor province in the Communist Empire.
Genres: War Action Drama History
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2008-10-16
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The Little Comrade
Overview: In the midst of Stalinist tyranny, six-year-old Leelo's mother is sent to a prison camp. Haunted by her mother's last words telling her to be a good kid, Leelo vows to be on her best behaviour in the confusing grown-up world in the hope that it will bring her mother back.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2018-03-23
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Men
Overview: Three male friends decide to travel to Harakasa, a city far from Tallinn because Veikko needs to solve a problem there.
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2019-03-15
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Self Made Cameraman
Overview: An adventurous tragedy about Estonia's first film maker Johannes Pääsuke and his aspirations to travel around with a film camera and find happiness. Together with a good friend, Volter, Pääsuke will spend an incredible week in Setomaa.
Genres: Adventure Comedy
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2019-01-11
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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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Melchior the Apothecary: The Ghost
Overview: In the middle of the night, a drunk town guard happens to meet the daughter of a rich merchant… who drowned herself into a well 10 years ago. Soon after the town guard falls dead from the tower. This is followed by two other suspicious deaths. Doubting the existence of the ghost, Melchior has a hunch that these ‘accidents’ are part of a heinous crime. Tracking down the killer, his path will cross with heretics, old feuds and dark family secrets.
Genres: Thriller Crime History Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2022-08-18
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FRESH BLOOD: Own and Stranger
Overview: Six fresh short films on the topic "Own and Stranger" from even more fresh Estonian directors.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2018-11-02
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Tear of the Prince of Darkness
Overview: Tallinn, Estonia, days before outbreak of World War II. Hotel detective and Polish writer team up to find Tear of the Prince of Darkness, a legendary ring which can bring Satan’s rule over the world.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: pl
Release Date: 1993-03-06
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Buttered Cards, Shattered Hearts
Overview: After the death of the world's last cow, a young couple finds themselves on a hunt for butter through the labyrinth of their apartment building. When they finally reach the basement, a dangerous game for life and butter awaits them.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2023-11-07
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Friends, Comrades
Overview: The boisterous good humor of Jurmala, the nickel-mine owner, is, if anything, only barely dented by the raging battles in Finland before, during and after World War Two. In fact, everywhere he goes, he meets prospective customers on all sides of the conflict with his all-inclusive greeting "Friends, Comrades." Indeed, the resource he is wrenching from the earth's bowels is necessary to all forms of industrial activity, and is especially necessary for military applications. Thus, he has no reason to fear that he will ever run out of customers. This doesn't prevent him from using every possible means to entice them. At home, his relationship with his wife is not so prosperous, and they resort to some extraordinary means to try and keep on an even keel.
Genres: Drama War History
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1990-11-16
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Daisy Petal Game 2
Overview: A three-film cassette, "Daisy Petal Game 2" looks at three different lifetimes where a person is forced to make decisions that will affect the rest of their lives. Such moments come as suddenly and dramatically as the first falling in love. How to deal with these crises in youth, early middle age and golden years?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2013-02-07
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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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Mälestuste Maja
Overview: Film about a woman who wishes to sell a house full of painful memories and about a real-estate broker whose life intertwines the woman's life. In a world that seemed to be empty they suddenly notice another person - someone who shares a similar destiny. Nothing takes the past away like the future.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-02-05
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The Man Who Looks Like Me
Overview: A music critic Hugo, suffering from post-divorce depression, is just about to rebuild his life when his jazz musician father Raivo arrives at his door unexpectedly. Spiteful old man announces that he will soon come to his end and expects his only son to take care of him. When an attractive psychotherapist enters the men’s lives, the father and son duo begin to compete for her attention. The old prankster manages to create a number of embarrassing moments in an effort to ruin Hugo’s romantic plans. Andres Maimik’s and Katrin Maimik’s tragicomedy is an exploration of forced closeness, a pursuit of happiness and a road to forgiving through laughter, suspense and tears.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 2017-09-21
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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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Hysteria
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1993-07-02
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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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Stolen Meeting
Overview: A mother released from a prison camp in Russia finds her son, but realises that reconciliation is impossible.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1989-06-05
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Perekonnapildid
Overview: The graduates of a small town are on tenterhooks - the finals will be soon over and the young people will start lives of their own. They don't know what to expect - the school has taught them one thing, their parents something else, and the town shows them something completely else. There is something complicated between Kalle and Inna and eventually their relationship will end up in a mess. The relationship between Siim and Evi seems to be fine but even they will face misunderstandings. During the last weeks at school the love, faith and expectations of the graduates are put to the test.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1989-09-25
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Armastuse lahinguväljad
Overview: When the doorbell rang late night during the Soviet times, if was often the sign of military recruitment. The chain of events in the film begins from the fatal ring at the door, putting the marriage of a young photographer and his beautiful wife to the test. Being afraid of the army, the young family try to escape the situation. However, they are drifting away from freedom.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: et
Release Date: 1992-08-28
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