Acting
Aarne Üksküla
Born September 21, 1937 · Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia
Died October 29, 2017 · aged 80
Aarne Üksküla (September 21, 1937 Tallinn – October 29, 2017) was an Estonian actor and theatre instructor. In 1961 he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory's Performing Arts Department. Career: Rakvere Theatre Endla Theatre Estonian Drama Theatre Tallinn's Old Town Studio. From 1978 to 2000 he worked at Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre's Drama School
Known For
Dead Mountaineer's Hotel · 1979Dead Mountaineer's Hotel
★ 6.31979
MovieCrimeDrama
The police get a call-out to a lonely hotel in the Alps. When an officer gets to the hotel everything seems to be alright. Suddenly, an avalanche cuts them off from the rest of the world and strange things start happening.
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.
Legends of Tallinn · 1995Legends of Tallinn
★ 8.01995
MovieAnimation
Tallinn is known for its medieval old town. However, not only the old houses and streets have been preserved, we have also come down to ancient legends related to these places. The film is about the Oleviste Church and the mysterious craftsman who built one of the world's tallest towers for this church at one time.
Dangerous Games · 1974Dangerous Games
★ 7.51974
MovieAdventureDrama
The capital of Estonia is occupied by Germans. Three local boys plan to blow up the cinema where the German soldiers often spend time at. However, their plans will change when they accidentally meet a mysterious stranger. A complicated and dangerous game begins where the rules are not set by the schoolkids.
True Moments · 1998True Moments
★ 4.51998
MovieDramaRomance
By chance Erik meets Viivi, an Estonian violinist playing in the Stockholm subway. They start an intense romance. Erik's mother dislikes the relationship, not having forgotten her escape from Estonia during the war. She reveals facts from the past and Erik finds out that his Swedish father adopted him. His real father was an Estonian nazi. Viivi has grown up in communist Estonia where her father was a party member and worked for the KGB.
In One Hundred Years in May · 1987In One Hundred Years in May
★ 8.01987
MovieHistoryDrama
Viktor Kingissepp has been the underground head of the Communist Party of Estonia for three years. He corresponds with Moscow, writes speeches for the members of the Communist Workers' Party and makes leaflets for the events of trade union. His purpose is to overthrow the Republic of Estonia since he does not believe in Estonian independence nor in any national ideals. Yet the clock keeps ticking, tuberculosis spreads rapidly, the world revolution is being postponed. What to do in order to make one's efforts work?
Ball im Savoy · 1986Ball im Savoy
★ 7.51986
MovieComedyMusic
The aristocratic couple de Faublas returns from the honeymoon, but instead of domestic peace, they are intrigued by old relations. Love and jealousy, fidelity and infidelity, small- and big lies are emitting fine ladies and gentlemen, flooded by song, dance, jokes and sparkling wines, into the vortex of the Savoy Ballroom.
The Headless Rider · 1973The Headless Rider
★ 6.01973
MovieRomanceAdventure
The film takes place in 1850, Texas, United States. Louise, daughter of the wealthy plantation owner Poindexter, master of the hacienda Casa del Corvo, falls in love with a poor mustanger Maurice Gerald. The night their secret rendezvous happens, her brother Henry disappears. Suspicion in murder falls on Gerald, who was found covered in blood, with signs of struggle on the body and on Henry's cloak. One more minute, and an angry crowd would have Gerald lynched, but then the mysterious Headless Horseman appears...
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Dead Mountaineer's Hotel · 1979Dead Mountaineer's Hotel
★ 6.31979
MovieCrimeDrama
The police get a call-out to a lonely hotel in the Alps. When an officer gets to the hotel everything seems to be alright. Suddenly, an avalanche cuts them off from the rest of the world and strange things start happening.
Inspector Glebsky (voice) (uncredited)

















