Jüri Müür

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Jüri Müür

Born January 7, 1929 · Tartu, Tartu County, Estonia

Died November 17, 1984 · aged 55

Jüri Müür (born January 7, 1929, Tartu – November 17, 1984) is an Estonian film director, screenwriter and actor. In 1960 he graduated from Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography.

Known For

Men in Soldier's OvercoatsMen in Soldier's Overcoats · 1968
Men in Soldier's Overcoats
3.91968
MovieWarDrama
The story of the war film is about paths of the Estonian Shooting Corps (formed by the Red Army) during the WW-2 and how the fight forms an usual man to a loyal soldier. Ideologic aspects of the movie are more hidden than in ordinary Soviet war films but they're still existing.
We Were EighteenWe Were Eighteen · 1965
We Were Eighteen
7.01965
MovieRomanceDrama
It's 1940 - the first summer of the Soviet occupation on the Estonian island Saaremaa. Teenagers stepping in their lives have important decisions to make. Should they support the Soviet regime or join the resistance?
The Pastor of ReigiThe Pastor of Reigi · 1978
The Pastor of Reigi
7.01978
MovieDramaRomance
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.
Stormy NightsStormy Nights · 1961
Stormy Nights
7.01961
MovieWarAdventure
1942 Wounded, bleeding, but defiant Sevastopol is subjected to continuous bombing and artillery shelling. It was at this time that, by Hitler's personal order, a giant experimental cannon was delivered to the Bakhchisarai area. An experienced scout Kozhukhar is instructed to contact a group of young underground fighters in Alupka through the partisans and use them to locate the artillery installation. Classified weapons are carefully guarded. The patriots decide to take an exceptionally bold step: at night, they descend along a steep cliff to Bakhchisarai and take the "tongue"...
Kiri GiulialeKiri Giuliale · 1978
Kiri Giuliale
1978
MovieDrama
Of the deminers combing the landscape, a young man walking without a detector finds himself on a mine. Since his companions cannot help him, the young man wants to dictate his goodbye letter to his wife.
Closed CircleClosed Circle · 1983
Closed Circle
8.01983
MovieMystery
In a small Swedish town, the murder of Frome, the owner of a public relations research firm, takes place. A day later, his friend Touraine, the police commissioner leading the investigation, is killed...
Bloody JohnBloody John · 1974
Bloody John
8.01974
MovieAnimation
The famous chief of the corsairs Bloody John brings the lovely Isabella back as war booty from yet another foray. The avaricious Isabella shortly seizes power in the gang. Bloody John is reduced to a weak-willed, henpecked subordinate of the female robber. The desperate John escapes and seeks shelter in his dear childhood home in Saaremaa, where he starts earning a living again by honest means.
Fate of a ManFate of a Man · 1959
Fate of a Man
7.51959
MovieDramaWar
The story of a man whose life was ruthlessly crippled by World War II. His wife and daughters were killed during the bombing of his village, he spent some time as a prisoner, and his only son was killed in action only a few days before the victory...

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