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Rein Rannap

Born October 6, 1953 · Tallinn, Harju District, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Harju County, Estonia] (age 72)

Rein Rannap (born October 6, 1953 in Tallinn) is an Estonian composer and pianist. Since 1968, Rannap has given numerous public piano performances. Rannap has been active in management and composition for Ruja, Noor-Eesti and Hõim. Rannap gave his first solo concert in 1968. Since that time, he has performed piano concerts in many regions of the (former) Soviet Union, a number of European countr…

Known For

The Flight

The Flight · 1973

MovieFantasyAnimation

A short Estonian animation about a man's desire to fly.

Colourbird

Colourbird · 1974

A bored future society starts to come alive with the addition of primary colors, as its world gradually becomes a groovy hippy paradise.

An Unusual Story

An Unusual Story · 1974

An Unusual Story

MovieCrimeThriller

A young investigator fresh from the university gets assigned an arson case. 18-year-old Epp-Kai has admitted to the crime but he cannot see the girl's motive. His partner, an experienced investigator, already has enough work and doesn't think it's necessary to have further conversations with the accused. The young investigator senses however that Epp-Kai is hiding something.

The Real Rannap

The Real Rannap · 2021

The Real Rannap

MovieDocumentary

Composer and pianist Rein Rannap’s contribution to Estonian music is priceless, but his personality is very complex and contradictory. In numerous TV shows, viewers have met exactly the Rannap that he chooses to show them at that very moment.

Daisy Petal Game

Daisy Petal Game · 1978

Daisy Petal Game

A three episode film consisting of three short films: "Promenade", "Poacher" and "Tattoo". The action of the films takes place in the 1930s in Estonia.

The Song of the Summer

The Song of the Summer · 1982

The Song of the Summer

MovieMusicDrama

While suffering creative and emotional crisis, singer Katrin gives a poor performance at the pop music contest. She decides to turn over a new leaf and write a song that would convey an important message both for herself and for the audience. Katrin's personal drama - the story about her doubts and self-realization - is accompanied by the performances of well-known pop musicians of 1970s and 1980s.

The Story of a Hare Boy

The Story of a Hare Boy · 1976

The Story of a Hare Boy

MovieAnimationFamily

A psychedelic Soviet/Estonian animation short. A hare boy doesn't want to go to sleep in the evening. His mother tries to scare him with a fox, a wolf and a bear, but he is not afraid of any of them. Suddenly, a small mouse appears on the floor - and the hare boy goes quickly under the blanket.

Siren

MovieDocumentary

The daily life of Tallinn's professional firefighters. Firefighters waiting for a call at the depot, the dispatcher transmitting the call and the men working on the fire, including professional firefighter Mati Nuude.

Filmography

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The Flight

The Flight · 1973

MovieFantasyAnimation

A short Estonian animation about a man's desire to fly.

Music

Colourbird

Colourbird · 1974

A bored future society starts to come alive with the addition of primary colors, as its world gradually becomes a groovy hippy paradise.

Music

An Unusual Story

An Unusual Story · 1974

An Unusual Story

MovieCrimeThriller

A young investigator fresh from the university gets assigned an arson case. 18-year-old Epp-Kai has admitted to the crime but he cannot see the girl's motive. His partner, an experienced investigator, already has enough work and doesn't think it's necessary to have further conversations with the accused. The young investigator senses however that Epp-Kai is hiding something.

The Real Rannap

The Real Rannap · 2021

The Real Rannap

MovieDocumentary

Composer and pianist Rein Rannap’s contribution to Estonian music is priceless, but his personality is very complex and contradictory. In numerous TV shows, viewers have met exactly the Rannap that he chooses to show them at that very moment.

Daisy Petal Game

Daisy Petal Game · 1978

Daisy Petal Game

A three episode film consisting of three short films: "Promenade", "Poacher" and "Tattoo". The action of the films takes place in the 1930s in Estonia.

Original Music Composer

The Song of the Summer

The Song of the Summer · 1982

The Song of the Summer

MovieMusicDrama

While suffering creative and emotional crisis, singer Katrin gives a poor performance at the pop music contest. She decides to turn over a new leaf and write a song that would convey an important message both for herself and for the audience. Katrin's personal drama - the story about her doubts and self-realization - is accompanied by the performances of well-known pop musicians of 1970s and 1980s.

Music

The Story of a Hare Boy

The Story of a Hare Boy · 1976

The Story of a Hare Boy

MovieAnimationFamily

A psychedelic Soviet/Estonian animation short. A hare boy doesn't want to go to sleep in the evening. His mother tries to scare him with a fox, a wolf and a bear, but he is not afraid of any of them. Suddenly, a small mouse appears on the floor - and the hare boy goes quickly under the blanket.

Music

Siren

MovieDocumentary

The daily life of Tallinn's professional firefighters. Firefighters waiting for a call at the depot, the dispatcher transmitting the call and the men working on the fire, including professional firefighter Mati Nuude.

Music

Murder on the 31st Floor

Murder on the 31st Floor · 1981

Murder on the 31st Floor

MovieMysteryThriller

Police officer Jensen orders the evacuation of a leading media group's office building after a bomb threat is made. There won't be any explosion, however, the media group sustains big losses because of the work stoppage and the management requires investigation of the case. Officer Jensen identifies six suspects, then finds out that he is being followed himself, especially when he gets involved in the obscure activities of the mysterious 31st department.

Original Music Composer

Farts of Fury

Farts of Fury · 2011

Keiser, the lead singer of a former rock group won't put up with approaching old age and decides to call his old band members together. Keiser's ambition is to return to the big stage with his buddies. Despite the initial resistance of other fellows, Keiser will be successful, at least partly so. It is a fast-paced comedy full of humor and consolation, telling the story about people who despite all obstacles strive for their goal.

Superstar Show Jury

Revolution of Pigs

Revolution of Pigs · 2004

Revolution of Pigs

MovieComedyDrama

"Revolution of Pigs" is an adventurous youth comedy, taking place in a Woodstock-like milieu. The main character is Tanel, a 15-year-old boy, who, taking part of a youth revolt against the system, finds himself and his love.

Original Music Composer

Sing my Song

Sing my Song · 2014