Tõnis Kask

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Tõnis Kask

Born December 2, 1929 · Tarvastu, Viljandi County, Estonia

Died August 27, 2016 · aged 86

Tõnis Kask (December 2, 1929 – August 27, 2016) was an Estonian film and television director and screenwriter. Tõnis Kask was born in Tarvastu Parish, Viljandi County on 2 December 1929. In 1953 he graduated from Lunacharsky State Institute for Theatre Arts' (GITIS) Estonian studio. From 1961 he was the principal director and artistic leader of Tallinn Television Studio (part of Estonian Televisi…

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GrishaGrisha · 1996
Grisha
7.01996
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
An up-close look into the life of the often misunderstood movie director Grigori Kromanov through the lens of old friends and colleagues.
Ask the Dead About the Price of DeathAsk the Dead About the Price of Death · 1977
Ask the Dead About the Price of Death
5.81977
MovieDrama
The attempted coup of Estonia on Dec. 1, 1924, conducted by Comintern, staged by the Soviet Communists, failed and resulted in many lost lives on both sides. The Communists were forced underground.
Flamingo: The Bird of LuckFlamingo: The Bird of Luck · 1986
Flamingo: The Bird of Luck
3.31986
MovieTV MovieDrama
A teenage boy named Vahur, who is from a seemingly upstanding family, becomes an accomplice to the vicious assault on an elderly man. Through a look into the boy's childhood and family, this film raises the question of how to become and remain a decent human being in the schizophrenic Soviet society where everyone was equal, but some were more equal than others.
Uurimusfilm doktor Enn Vetemaa märkmeraamatute põhjal "Eesti näkid"Uurimusfilm doktor Enn Vetemaa märkmeraamatute põhjal "Eesti näkid" · 1993
Uurimusfilm doktor Enn Vetemaa märkmeraamatute põhjal "Eesti näkid"
1993
MovieDocumentaryFantasy
Mermaids and humans have crossed paths throughout millennias.Their generally peaceful coexistence is described in naiadological literature, as well as in the folklore of many nations. Our mermaid people are poetic and mysterious - we meet these gentle and femininely charming creatures in nature and in the everyday life around us. The film follows the principles of scientific lyricism, and takes the viewer through the history of naiadology and introduces the main types of mermaids. The mermaids were captured in beautiful places in Estonian waters.
Black Like MeBlack Like Me · 1969
Black Like Me
1969
MovieDramaTV Movie
John Griffin, made up as black, learns what the life of a black-skinned man in the USA is like.
Old Man Wants to Go HomeOld Man Wants to Go Home · 1991
Old Man Wants to Go Home
8.01991
MovieDrama
Toomas Simmo is a simple worker who has seen a lot of injustice and carelessness in his life. Yet he has not become bitter or lost the ability to understand and encourage other people who are struggling with their problems. When he lies in the hospital with an amputated leg, her daughter presents him with the most difficult choice of his life.
Actor JollerActor Joller · 1960
Actor Joller
1960
MovieDramaTV Movie
Toomas Joller has been an actor for twenty years. Joller is popular and has been awarded the honorary title of People's Artist. But Joller's star is gradually fading. He becomes egoistic and self-centered, his performances remain superficial. An actor's internal combustion requires hot water, which Joller uses in abundance together with his friend, the comedy actor Ruts.
Pimedad aknadPimedad aknad · 1969
Pimedad aknad
7.01969
SeriesWar & PoliticsDrama

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