Acting
Oskar Liigand
Born October 15, 1911 · St. Petersburg, Russian Empire [now Russia]
Died October 4, 1995 · aged 83
Oskar Liigand (October 15, 1911, St. Petersburg – October 4, 1995, Tallinn) was an Estonian actor. He graduated from Paul Sepa's private theater studio in Tallinn in 1937. In the years 1936–1944, he was an actor in the Estonian Drama Theater, in 1944–1950 in the Vanemuine Theater and in 1950–1952 in the Ugala Theater. In the years 1952–1986, he was an actor of the National Puppet Theater of the E…
Known For
Gladiator · 1971Gladiator
★ 7.51971
MovieDrama
Joonas and Tiidrik are two men from the island of Saaremaa who recklessly escape from the German prison during the First World War. Yet, there are no peaceful times in their home country neither.
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.
Mardipäev · 1989Mardipäev
1989
MovieDrama
Margus takes his girlfriend Monika to his parent's house to their first meeting. Mother has prepared a lovely dinner, but it seems that behind artifice there lies animosity between the family members.
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.
Nipernaadi · 1983Nipernaadi
★ 4.81983
MovieDrama
Toomas Nipernaadi is seen roaming the rural landscape, going from village to village looking for the woman of his dreams. He wears a bedraggled white suit but generously pays for any lodging he needs or in one case, even buys a farm. Nipernaadi has a way with words and enchants those he meets with his wild stories about himself. Women find him appealing and the men are entertained as he moves from one locale to the next.
Madness · 1969Madness
★ 6.11969
MovieComedyDrama
Before the end of the Second World War, a special commando marches into a mental hospital located in a beautiful manor house to eliminate the patients. But the Gestapo has received an anonymous letter saying that an enemy agent is hiding among the madmen. Officer Windisch is tasked with finding a simulant among several hundred mental patients in a matter of days.
Traces · 1964Traces
★ 8.01964
MovieDrama
Heino Raagen and his war comrades begin a new battle while arriving at their home village - establishing a collective farm. The sufferings and fears of the war have exhausted people; nevertheless, they still stick together and protect their close ones. Heino's girlfriend Valve hides the plans of her brother Robert hiding in the forest from him; as a result, their relationship will fall apart. Life goes on, but disappointment and anger will take their toll even when years have gone by.
My Wife Became a Grandmother · 1977My Wife Became a Grandmother
1977
MovieComedy
A middle-aged literature teacher who devotes his free time to poetry is used to being the center of admiration for his family, especially his wife. One day, however, a grandchild arrives at the house, who immediately grabs the full attention of all those around him. The fresh grandfather turns out to be excluded and decides to leave the house, confident that it will restore him to his former position. This is followed by a day full of surprising encounters.
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