Writing

Aimée Beekman

Born April 20, 1933 (age 93)

Aimée Beekman (née Malla; born April 20, 1933) is an Estonian writer noted in her country for several books said to present realistic depictions of modern life. Amongst her works is the controversial Valikuvõimalus (English: An Opportunity for Choice), which involves a woman's unconventional attempt at family life. She is a Merited Writer of the Estonian SSR (1978).

Known For

North Dragon

North Dragon · 1959

MovieAnimationFantasy

Soviet Estonian animation about a brave young man seeking a magic ring.

Apple Pie

Apple Pie · 1982

The story of a foal who, through inevitability, ends up in an unfamiliar environment—the city—but ultimately discovers his calling and profession.

Regina

Regina is a beautiful, educated and independent woman whose boyfriend tells her that he is going to marry a young girl expecting a baby. As Regina inherits a house in a little town, an opportunity arises to change her life.

Men from the Fisherman's Village

Men from the Fisherman's Village · 1962

Men from the Fisherman's Village

MovieDramaHistory

After a stormy night on the sea, a group of Estonian fishermen end up in a small coastal Finnish town. As they await the Soviet authorities to take them back home, some of the fishermen contemplate leaving their former lives in a Soviet era Estonia behind.

Filmography

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North Dragon

North Dragon · 1959

MovieAnimationFantasy

Soviet Estonian animation about a brave young man seeking a magic ring.

Director of Photography

Apple Pie

Apple Pie · 1982

The story of a foal who, through inevitability, ends up in an unfamiliar environment—the city—but ultimately discovers his calling and profession.

Writer

Regina

Regina is a beautiful, educated and independent woman whose boyfriend tells her that he is going to marry a young girl expecting a baby. As Regina inherits a house in a little town, an opportunity arises to change her life.

Screenplay

Men from the Fisherman's Village

Men from the Fisherman's Village · 1962

Men from the Fisherman's Village

MovieDramaHistory

After a stormy night on the sea, a group of Estonian fishermen end up in a small coastal Finnish town. As they await the Soviet authorities to take them back home, some of the fishermen contemplate leaving their former lives in a Soviet era Estonia behind.

Writer