Acting
Nikolai Bentsler
Born July 7, 1984 · Tallinn, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Harju County, Estonia] (age 42)
Nikolai Bentsler (born July 7, 1984 in Tallinn) is an Estonian actress. He graduated from the Moscow Art Theater Studio School in 2006. He has played mainly in the Russian Theater, but also in several films and TV series. Most notably Lilja 4-ever in which he played Natasha's Boyfriend.
Known For
Lilya 4-ever · 2002Lilya 4-ever
★ 7.62002
MovieDramaCrime
In a struggling post-Soviet community, Lilya a teenage girl is abandoned when her mother moves to the United States with her boyfriend. Facing neglect and poverty, she meets Andrei, who offers her a job in Sweden, giving her hope for a better life — and a journey that will change everything.

Oct 16, 2026
Dirt in Your Face · 2026Dirt in Your Face
2026
MovieDrama
In the summer of 1987, Estonia languishes under Soviet rule, stifling free expression. 17-year-old Mihkel, a rebellious musician, and his rival Hendrik learn of a Finnish talent scout visiting Estonia. To impress him, they must journey to a distant rock festival on the other side of the country. They assemble a group, including Mihkel's secret love Liisa. Amid rivalry and chaos, they navigate challenges, discovering their true selves along the way.
Raggie · 2020Raggie
★ 6.52020
MovieAdventureAnimation
A story about a very special and very charming living doll that causes a bit of jealousy between brother and sister, but eventually brings them closer together.
Days Without · 2022Days Without
2022
MovieDrama
After a chaotic episode with his wife, Russian-Estonian worker Nikolai is left alone with their one year old daughter, Sophia. As time goes by, he begins to doubt his abilities as a father and furthermore, if he will ever see his wife again.
Dawn of War · 2020Dawn of War
★ 6.12020
MovieThriller
A historical spy-thriller set in 1939 about an Estonian intelligence agent tasked with uncovering the Soviet double agent in their ranks.
The Poll Diaries · 2010The Poll Diaries
★ 6.72010
MovieDrama
In 1914 on a family estate, Oda helps a wounded anarchist, and as their illicit friendship deepens, a family turmoil erupts as the war closes in.
December Heat · 2008December Heat
★ 5.52008
MovieWarAction
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.
Living Images · 2013Living Images
★ 7.42013
MovieComedyDrama
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 ...
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