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Henno Käo

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Henno Käo

Born January 10, 1942 · Laheküla, Saare County, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Allikalahe, Estonia]

Died July 2, 2004 · aged 62

Henno Käo (January 10, 1942 – July 2, 2004) was an Estonian children's writer, book illustrator, poet, and musician. He was born in the village of Allikalahe in Saare County. In 1964 he graduated from Tartu Art School in decorative art. From 1975 to 1978 he studied at Villu Toots' school of calligraphy. From 1963 to 1968 he worked for Tallinnfilm, being an artist on puppet films. From 1969 to 198…

Known For

The Golden DonkeyThe Golden Donkey · 1976
The Golden Donkey
1976
MovieAnimation
Bloody JohnBloody John · 1974
Bloody John
★ 8.01974
MovieAnimation
The famous chief of the corsairs Bloody John brings the lovely Isabella back as war booty from yet another foray. The avaricious Isabella shortly seizes power in the gang. Bloody John is reduced to a weak-willed, henpecked subordinate of the female robber. The desperate John escapes and seeks shelter in his dear childhood home in Saaremaa, where he starts earning a living again by honest means.
Captain of KoppenikiCaptain of Koppeniki · 1978
Captain of Koppeniki
★ 9.01978
MovieAnimation
Son of the Eagle CaveSon of the Eagle Cave · 1980
Son of the Eagle Cave
★ 10.01980
MovieAnimation
Based on Elar Kuus' story Välek Vibulane, this adventurous puppet film with a popular-science twist takes us to the Stone Age, offering insight into the daily life and human relationships of that era.
TalentTalent · 1963
Talent
★ 10.01963
MovieAnimation
The parents wanted to make their son a famous violinist, but his real talent was something else entirely.
JonnJonn · 1966
Jonn
★ 5.51966
MovieAnimation
Three selfish fishermen are in danger because of their great envy. And although fate has mercy on them, the men do not learn from it, but everything repeats itself. Estonian/Soviet animation short from 1966.
ParkPark · 1966
Park
★ 6.01966
MovieAnimation
A newly established and impressively designed park turns out to be highly inconvenient and troublesome for people. However, it takes quite some time before the designers come to realize that the park is, first and foremost, meant for people and needs to be redesigned accordingly.
Fips the MonkeyFips the Monkey · 1968
Fips the Monkey
★ 7.01968
MovieAnimation
Estonian/Soviet animation short. Monkey boy Fips is trapped and brought to town. Among humans, Fips experiences both good and bad. But he never forgets his real home - the jungle - and one day he escapes back there.

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