Riina Maidre

Acting

Riina Maidre

Born January 26, 1982 · Tallinn, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Harju County, Estonia] (age 44)

Riina Maidre (born on January 26, 1982 in Tallinn) is an Estonian actress. She has studied at Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre's Drama School. She has worked at Estonian Drama Theatre and Von Krahl Theatre. Besides theatrical roles she has also played on several films and television series.

Known For

New BeginningsNew Beginnings · 2019
New Beginnings
6.02019
MovieDrama
A mover helps a woman to move in with her boyfriend. For the woman, who is searching her place in life, neither this, the next, nor the one after that will be the last time to move.
North DragonNorth Dragon · 2007
North Dragon
4.02007
MovieAnimation
With the help of Põrguneitsi, the mythological virgin of hell, a young man saves the world. When he later comes to understand that he has not changed anyone's attitude, he leads the world to ruins again.
Something RealSomething Real · 2026
Something Real
2026
MovieThriller
In his search for human connection, Leo attempts to meet up with a woman he found on a dating site but instead falls into a severe blackmailing trap set up by Karl, who has a criminal past.
Tears of AprilTears of April · 2008
Tears of April
5.82008
MovieRomanceDrama
There is civil war in Finland between "Whites" and "Reds". A woman soldier of the Reds is captured by the Whites. She is ordered to be executed. A lieutenant is enforced into a homosexual relationship with his commanding officer to save the Red female with whom he is infatuated.
Melchior the Apothecary: The GhostMelchior the Apothecary: The Ghost · 2022
Melchior the Apothecary: The Ghost
6.62022
MovieThrillerCrime
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.
GeorgGeorg · 2007
Georg
5.72007
MovieDramaMusic
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.
TaarkaTaarka · 2008
Taarka
5.72008
MovieDrama
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.
FRESH BLOOD: With the Best IntentionsFRESH BLOOD: With the Best Intentions · 2020
FRESH BLOOD: With the Best Intentions
2020
MovieDrama
Five fresh short films on the theme "With the best intentions" from even fresher Estonian directors.

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TaarkaTaarka · 2008
Taarka
5.72008
MovieDrama
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.

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