Writing

Paul-Eerik Rummo

Born January 19, 1942 · Tallinn, Harju County, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia] (age 84)

Paul-Eerik Rummo (born January 19, 1942) is an Estonian poet, playwright, translator and politician who was the former Estonian Minister of Culture and Education, as well as the former Estonian Minister of Population Affairs. Rummo was born in Tallinn, the son of Estonian writer Paul Rummo. Paul-Eerik studied literature at the University of Tartu, graduating in 1965. Rummo has worked in Estonian …

Known For

Endless Day

Endless Day · 1971

Among Tooming's filmic works, Endless Day provides perhaps the most eloquent material for investigating the radical renewal of visual and narrative form, as well as the shifting registers of spatio-social portrayals and critiques in Estonian cinema. It was banned in 1971 and ordered to be destroyed. However, the film was retained and restored in the 1990s.

The Flight

The Flight · 1973

MovieFantasyAnimation

A short Estonian animation about a man's desire to fly.

Tram Calf

Tram Calf · 1983

The mischievous antics of a small tram car create a dangerous situation in the city, ultimately reminding the young tram of its daily duty - to transport people.

Colourbird

Colourbird · 1974

A bored future society starts to come alive with the addition of primary colors, as its world gradually becomes a groovy hippy paradise.

Summer

MovieComedyDrama

In the beginning of the 20th century, Joosep Toots has returned from Russia, where he learned agriculture. He wants to start reforming his father's farm, Ülesoo. At the same time, he's competing with Kiir to win the love of Teele. Teele has stated that she agrees to marry with a farmer only. So Kiir decides to go to Russia to learn agriculture too.

The Master of Kõrboja

The Master of Kõrboja · 1980

The Master of Kõrboja

MovieDramaRomance

Anna, the daughter of an elderly owner of Kõrboja farm, is told by her father that if she won't move in their home farm then it will be sold to strangers. But the farm needs also a master, and Anna has been living in town for years. She comes back home and reunites with Villu, her friend from childhood.

The Last Relic

The Last Relic · 1970

MovieAdventureHistory

A medieval love story with lots of adventures. The times are troubled - there's a revolt of peasants going on. To secure its safety a monastery chases for a relics of a holy Brigitte. A nobleman promises to get it if he gets beautiful Agnes as a reward. But she fells in love with a handsome adventurer. The monastery has to act shrewd now and play double game.

The Boy and the Butterfly

The Boy and the Butterfly · 1978

The Boy and the Butterfly

A film about a boy who loves flowers and butterflies, based on a short story by Anton Hansen Tammsaar. In his thoughtless pursuit of the butterfly, he shatters all the flowers in his path.

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Endless Day

Endless Day · 1971

Among Tooming's filmic works, Endless Day provides perhaps the most eloquent material for investigating the radical renewal of visual and narrative form, as well as the shifting registers of spatio-social portrayals and critiques in Estonian cinema. It was banned in 1971 and ordered to be destroyed. However, the film was retained and restored in the 1990s.

Writer

The Flight

The Flight · 1973

MovieFantasyAnimation

A short Estonian animation about a man's desire to fly.

Writer

Tram Calf

Tram Calf · 1983

The mischievous antics of a small tram car create a dangerous situation in the city, ultimately reminding the young tram of its daily duty - to transport people.

Writer

Colourbird

Colourbird · 1974

A bored future society starts to come alive with the addition of primary colors, as its world gradually becomes a groovy hippy paradise.

Writer

Summer

MovieComedyDrama

In the beginning of the 20th century, Joosep Toots has returned from Russia, where he learned agriculture. He wants to start reforming his father's farm, Ülesoo. At the same time, he's competing with Kiir to win the love of Teele. Teele has stated that she agrees to marry with a farmer only. So Kiir decides to go to Russia to learn agriculture too.

Writer

The Master of Kõrboja

The Master of Kõrboja · 1980

The Master of Kõrboja

MovieDramaRomance

Anna, the daughter of an elderly owner of Kõrboja farm, is told by her father that if she won't move in their home farm then it will be sold to strangers. But the farm needs also a master, and Anna has been living in town for years. She comes back home and reunites with Villu, her friend from childhood.

Screenplay

The Last Relic

The Last Relic · 1970

MovieAdventureHistory

A medieval love story with lots of adventures. The times are troubled - there's a revolt of peasants going on. To secure its safety a monastery chases for a relics of a holy Brigitte. A nobleman promises to get it if he gets beautiful Agnes as a reward. But she fells in love with a handsome adventurer. The monastery has to act shrewd now and play double game.

Songs

The Boy and the Butterfly

The Boy and the Butterfly · 1978

The Boy and the Butterfly

A film about a boy who loves flowers and butterflies, based on a short story by Anton Hansen Tammsaar. In his thoughtless pursuit of the butterfly, he shatters all the flowers in his path.

Writer

Üks pilk Betti Alverile

Üks pilk Betti Alverile · 1989

Üks pilk Betti Alverile

MovieDocumentary

Over the years, Betti Alver rejected all attempts at capturing her personality, but the poet's poems remain. Respecting the beliefs of the poet, the authors of the film Paul-Eerik Rummo and Vallo Kepp focuse on his world of poetry.

Writer