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Jüri Garšnek
Born February 15, 1939 · Irboska, Petseri County, Estonia [now Izborsk, Pechorsky District, Pskov Oblast, Russia]
Died October 9, 1980 · aged 41
Jüri Garšnek (February 15, 1939 – October 9, 1980) was an Estonian cinematographer.
Known For
Windy Beach · 1971Windy Beach
★ 9.01971
Movie
The coastal people of Kaugatoma set out to build their own ship to earn a living independent of the baron's will. The baron does everything to prevent the venture, but still "Kaugatoma" raises its white sails. Unfortunately, the power of money turns out to be decisive both in the organization of joint activities and in the relations of the strong-natured captain Tõnis Tihu with the community and his loved ones. He abandons Liisu, with whom he has a son, and marries a wealthy widow. As a captain, he has the power to look after the welfare of the sailors, but he thinks more about his own safety. However, the winds of 1905 are already blowing over the sea.
We Were Eighteen · 1965We 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?
Spring in the Forest · 1974Spring in the Forest
★ 5.21974
MovieDrama
Based on the novel “Ukuaru” by Veera Saar, a story about Minna, a young woman who has to make choices in the name of her true love, home, and the continuation of life.
The Wedding · 1980The Wedding
★ 8.01980
MovieScience FictionDrama
An elderly man saves the life of an alien who is capable of time travel. They go back in time to the man's wedding day.
The Last Relic · 1970The Last Relic
★ 6.41970
MovieAdventureHistory
A medieval love story with lots of adventures. The times are troubled - there's a revolt of peasants going on. To secure its safety a monastery chases for a relics of a holy Brigitte. A nobleman promises to get it if he gets beautiful Agnes as a reward. But she fells in love with a handsome adventurer. The monastery has to act shrewd now and play double game.
Landing · 1973Landing
★ 9.01973
MovieDrama
Reet loves her long-distance coxswain husband Rein, but the long separations have tortured her. It seems to her that the man cares more about his work than about her. Rein really loves his work, but his wife just as passionately. He does not understand how loneliness can overwhelm Reet, when women have always been waiting for men from far away. Their family friend Mart loves Reet and cannot see her suffer. It is in Marti's power to offer Reet a safe life, and the woman plagued by internal struggles makes a choice, but happiness seems to slip even further away.
Summer · 1976Summer
★ 6.31976
MovieComedyDrama
In the beginning of the 20th century, Joosep Toots has returned from Russia, where he learned agriculture. He wants to start reforming his father's farm, Ülesoo. At the same time, he's competing with Kiir to win the love of Teele. Teele has stated that she agrees to marry with a farmer only. So Kiir decides to go to Russia to learn agriculture too.
The Midday Ferry · 1967The Midday Ferry
★ 5.11967
MovieComedyDrama
The events take place in Estonia in a summer in the 1960s. The Boy and the Girl want to go from mainland Estonia to the island of Saaremaa, but they do not have any money to buy the ticket to the ferry. They manage to hide themselves into a lorry that carries hay. Because they are smoking while they are on the lorry, a fire breaks out. The problem is, that the ferry is in the middle of the sea.
Filmography
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The Wedding · 1980The Wedding
★ 8.01980
MovieScience FictionDrama
An elderly man saves the life of an alien who is capable of time travel. They go back in time to the man's wedding day.
Director of Photography
Suvel · 1968Suvel
1968
MovieMusic
The octet Laine and some gymnasts are on an outing to summery nature
Director of Photography






