Acting

Jaan Ruus

Born November 23, 1938 · Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia

Died January 30, 2017 · aged 78

Jaan Ruus (November 23, 1938 Tallinn – January 30, 2017) was an Estonian film critic, film journalist and film editor. 1961 he graduated from Tartu State University in economy. 1961-1966 he worked as an editor at Estonian Radio. 1966-1973 he worked at Tallinnfilm, being an editor of documental and animated films. Since 1981 he worked for the magazine Teater. Muusika. Kino.; being 1981-1988 its l…

Known For

Episood

Episood · 1980

MovieDocumentary

A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of one episode of Nukitsamees (Rahalaul).

Eduard Viiralt

Eduard Viiralt · 1968

MovieDocumentary

Eduard Wiiralt (1898-1954) is considered to be the most prominent master of Estonian graphic art in the first half of 20th century. Wiiralt's restless and intricate life is expressed through his work that is also the object and the main expressive means of the documentary.

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.

Arvo Pärt in November 1978

Arvo Pärt in November 1978 · 1978

Arvo Pärt in November 1978

MovieDocumentaryMusic

Records the rehearsals and performance of Pärt's "Italian Concerto" by the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra during the Festival of Early and Contemporary Music in Tallinn.

Sky Song

Sky Song · 2010

MovieFantasyAnimation

A postman endeavors to fly to the moon in one breath so he can deliver a package.

A Man and a Woman

A Man and a Woman · 1972

A Man and a Woman

A parody of several popular movies such as A Man and Woman (1966) and The Last Relic (1969).

Ruudi

MovieFamilyComedy

A family comedy about a 7-year-old boy, who's a devoted viking fan.

Killing Tartu

Killing Tartu · 1998

MovieActionCrime

Half the film was shot with a video camera taken from a television station without permission, the cast and staff were unpaid, and the script was written as a screenwriting class assignment.

Filmography

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Episood

Episood · 1980

MovieDocumentary

A behind-the-scenes look at the filming of one episode of Nukitsamees (Rahalaul).

Writer

Eduard Viiralt

Eduard Viiralt · 1968

MovieDocumentary

Eduard Wiiralt (1898-1954) is considered to be the most prominent master of Estonian graphic art in the first half of 20th century. Wiiralt's restless and intricate life is expressed through his work that is also the object and the main expressive means of the documentary.

Manager of Operations

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.

Jan Schmid

Arvo Pärt in November 1978

Arvo Pärt in November 1978 · 1978

Arvo Pärt in November 1978

MovieDocumentaryMusic

Records the rehearsals and performance of Pärt's "Italian Concerto" by the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra during the Festival of Early and Contemporary Music in Tallinn.

Script Editor

Sky Song

Sky Song · 2010

MovieFantasyAnimation

A postman endeavors to fly to the moon in one breath so he can deliver a package.

(voice)

A Man and a Woman

A Man and a Woman · 1972

A Man and a Woman

A parody of several popular movies such as A Man and Woman (1966) and The Last Relic (1969).

Film Critic (uncredited)

Ruudi

MovieFamilyComedy

A family comedy about a 7-year-old boy, who's a devoted viking fan.

Member of the Beauty Contest Jury

Killing Tartu

Killing Tartu · 1998

MovieActionCrime

Half the film was shot with a video camera taken from a television station without permission, the cast and staff were unpaid, and the script was written as a screenwriting class assignment.

Jaan Suur

The Triangle

The Triangle · 1982

Julia spends every night preparing a multi-course feast for her husband Viktor. Until one day Eduard appears from under the electric stove and starts demanding his share of the meal.

Script Editor