Ita Ever

Acting

Ita Ever

Born April 1, 1931 · Paide, Järva County, Estonia

Died August 9, 2023 · aged 92

Ita Ever (born Ilse Ever; April 1, 1931 – August 9, 2023) was an Estonian film, radio, theater and television actress. She was widely regarded as a Grand Old Lady of Estonian theatre. Ever began her career in 1953 as a stage actress and has appeared in numerous Estonian and Russian film productions. She was formerly married to Estonian actor Eino Baskin and was the mother of director/actor Roman …

Known For

The Smacking SeaThe Smacking Sea · 1981
The Smacking Sea
★ 7.51981
MovieDrama
The Smacking Sea is a film about the work of traditional seal hunters on the smacking Baltic Sea and their life in the coastal village.
What Happened To Andres Lapeteus?What Happened To Andres Lapeteus? · 1967
What Happened To Andres Lapeteus?
★ 5.01967
MovieDrama
After a long night with his old war buddies, Andres Lapeteus regains consciousness in the hospital. How has confusion, bewilderment and alienation developed between these men who once fought together side by side? Is this the inevitable result of the Stalinist regime, the influence of his social climber wife, or the effect of his personal cowardliness and conformism? What happened to Andres Lapeteus?
The Pastor of ReigiThe Pastor of Reigi · 1978
The Pastor of Reigi
★ 7.01978
MovieDramaRomance
Pastor Paul Lempelius comes to the island of HIiumaa that seems to be like the world's end. While serving the pastorate of Reigi in spirit and in truth, Lempelius hopes to get rid of the burden of destiny. However, the local people favour pagan traditions and distrust the strict kingdom of God that Lempelius teaches them. The pastor's beautiful yet childless wife Catharina yearns for joy of life and tenderness that she won't receive from his husband. Instead, a young assistant pastor Jonas Kempe offers her his love. Their love, disregarding all laws, and the primal lifestyle of the islanders will become the touchstone for Lempelius' redemption.
Time to Live, Time to LoveTime to Live, Time to Love · 1977
Time to Live, Time to Love
★ 9.01977
MovieDrama
Debora and Silver get into a serious car accident after a romantic night together. Silver escapes with a slight injury, but Debora's life is in danger and the doctors say there is no hope for her. Doctor Melts sees an opportunity in transplantation of dying Debora's kidneys to save the life of a professor who has a few weeks to live. However, the professor proposes a treatment for Debora that will exclude transplantation. The truth about the price of her life will change Debora's world.
BumpyBumpy · 1981
Bumpy
★ 6.81981
MovieFamilyFantasy
Brother and sister Kusti and Iti get lost in a forest while picking strawberries and are captured by an evil forest hag. They are made to work for her. The hag has a son called Bumpy whom Iti befriends. When they get a chance to escape, they decide to take Bumpy with them.
Fire in the NightFire in the Night · 1973
Fire in the Night
★ 9.51973
MovieDramaHistory
Ülo and Olev think the German occupation is humiliating and the soldiers are arrogant. But even among Estonians there are people who cannot be trusted - this can have fatal consequences. Witty schoolboys find out that Mr Velirand, who has moved in the apartment that once belonged to their teacher, is a henchman of Fascists. The boys make up their minds to give people warning about the provocator, even if the rebellion is risky and their opponent superior, as it had been in the St George's Night Uprising in 1343.
An Unusual StoryAn Unusual Story · 1974
An Unusual Story
★ 8.01974
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.
Three Jolly FellowsThree Jolly Fellows · 1984
Three Jolly Fellows
★ 5.91984
MovieAnimationFamily
“Three Jolly Fellows” tells of the adventures of three small men in a world that borders on the fantastic: the composed and close-to-nature Mossbeard, the irritable city dweller Halfshoe, and the sensitive poet Muff. An old woman’s inexplicable love of cats has lured many felines to the city. Risking their lives, the diligent and ready-to-help fellows lure the gang of cats out of the city, with the result being trouble in both the city and nature.

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Living ImagesLiving Images · 2013
Living Images
★ 7.42013
MovieComedyDrama
The main character, Helmi, is born into the house of Baron von Strandmann in Old-Town Tallinn, in 1908. The only thing that she knows for sure about her past is that her mother was an Estonian servant girl. Everything else is a discovery during a life that runs the course of a century - a life that has quite a lot of surprises in store for Helmi. In this house she finds happiness and suffering, passion and disappointment. She grows up alongside young Erik and waits for her big love to blossom. But one floor down lives projectionist Julius - a man who is far from indifferent when it comes to Helmi. All of the biggest historical events of the century leave their mark on the house. Its hardwood floors have born soldiers' gruff boots and gentleman's shiny oxfords. Its walls have held the fates of people from far and near, foreigners and locals. Helmi's home becomes a German salon, a revolution museum, and a working class commune. And as freedom comes, real estate crooks start sniffing ...

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