Martin Algus

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Martin Algus

Born December 25, 1973 · Jõgeva, Jõgeva District, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Jõgeva County, Estonia] (age 52)

Martin Algus (born December 25, 1973 in Jõgeva) is an Estonian actor, screenwriter, playwright and translator. Algus worked as a stage actor at the Ugala from 1997 to 2005, and has been working in the field of advertising and translation since 2005. He has also appeared in a number of films and in television roles. In 2018 his debut novel was published, titled Midagi tõelist ('Something Real').

Known For

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.
Where the Heart IsWhere the Heart Is · 2020
Where the Heart Is
★ 5.42020
MovieComedyRomance
Arno Tali's son Arnold returns to his homeland Paunvere, which ignites a passionate love triangle between Paunvere's young Toots', Kiir's and Teele's. Despite the restrictions of the occupation period, people party, have fun and fight, youthful bravado does not allow itself to be tamed even in dangerous times.
KalevKalev · 2022
Kalev
★ 7.12022
MovieDramaHistory
The Soviet Union teeters on the verge of collapse in 1990 and tiny Baltic nations struggle to take back their independence. A rising tide of public opinion opposes the Estonian national team's participation in the USSR's basketball championship. The team makes the unpopular choice to participate.
Class Reunion 2: A Wedding and a FuneralClass Reunion 2: A Wedding and a Funeral · 2018
Class Reunion 2: A Wedding and a Funeral
★ 3.92018
MovieComedy
Class Reunion 2: A Wedding and a Funeral sees the return of the three high-school friends Mart, Andres and Toomas. This time they are planning a memorable stag party for Toomas, but due to unexpected turn of events end up at a funeral instead. It has been a year since the unforgettable class reunion and our three friends have all reached new stages in their lives. The rock star Toomas (Genka) has finally decided to get married. Mart (Mait Malmsten) is having troubles with his wife. And Andres (Ago Anderson) has declared war on the female sex and decided to become a resolute bachelor.
The DissidentsThe Dissidents · 2017
The Dissidents
★ 5.82017
MovieActionComedy
In Soviet-era Estonia, three young mavericks drop everything and flee to Sweden, but soon learn the free world is not all it's cracked up to be.
The Spy and The PoetThe Spy and The Poet · 2016
The Spy and The Poet
★ 5.22016
MovieDrama
Lonely secret service officer Gustav meets a mysterious gypsy woman. It soon comes clear that it is a trap set by the Russian intelligence. Gustav is ordered to continue the relationship to get a better understanding of the enemy's plans. Unfortunately, Gustav finds himself struggling with the task, as he is falling in love with the enemy. Is there a way out of this situation?
Life & LoveLife & Love · 2024
Life & Love
★ 8.02024
MovieRomanceDrama
1930s aspiring writer moves to the city and works as a maid for a printing house owner. Their whirlwind romance leads to marriage, but their relationship darkens against the backdrop of growing social unrest.
Bad Hair FridayBad Hair Friday · 2012
Bad Hair Friday
★ 6.82012
MovieThriller
At an ever-accelerating pace, this thriller / dark comedy tells the story of 8 very different groups whose paths cross in the space of 24 hours. We meet a wide range of characters - from spoiled rich brats to real bottom-feeding criminal scum, and everyone in-between. In the best traditions of Commedia dell’arte, the characters each have easily recognizable roles

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The PrayerThe Prayer · 2022
The Prayer
★ 10.02022
MovieDrama
Jakop has been living by Peipsi for several generations. He is not the best fisherman and doesn't have much money. One day, Jakop's nephew arrives at the yard. Jakop has a chance get a thousand rubles if he agrees to make one small trip over the lake and back. Namely, the nephew has a fugitive in the car who thinks that he is on the north coast. But Jakop refuses the offer. However, he allows his nephew and the refugee to stay with him for the night. In the morning, however, the nephew leaves and leaves the speechless fugitive to Jakop's conscience. Jakop has to make a decision - whether he takes refugees across lake Peipus? In the whirlwind of events, memories come to life in Jakop's dreams about his brother and his suicide. Jakop begins to see similarities between the lost brother and the fugitive.

Novel