Veljo Käsper

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Veljo Käsper

Born May 13, 1930 · Tallinn, Estonia

Died March 16, 1982 · aged 51

Veljo Käsper (May 13, 1930 Tallinn – March 16, 1982 Tallinn) was an Estonian film director and scenarist. In 1964 he graduated from Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography. Since 1960 he worked at Tallinnfilm. As a film director, he often dared to experiment with points of view that were not always in line with the will of the communist party ideology that was ruling at the time.

Known For

Dangerous GamesDangerous Games · 1974
Dangerous 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.
GladiatorGladiator · 1971
Gladiator
7.51971
MovieDrama
Joonas and Tiidrik are two men from the island of Saaremaa who recklessly escape from the German prison during the First World War. Yet, there are no peaceful times in their home country neither.
Postmark from ViennaPostmark from Vienna · 1968
Postmark from Vienna
5.31968
MovieComedy
A comedy about two friends who made a bet over a rare postmark.
SupernovaSupernova · 1966
Supernova
10.01966
MovieDrama
A talented young student of astronomy and an experienced strict professor both dream about discovering a supernova. When the student experiences beginner's luck, the whole research group will be excited. Then, opposite scientific approaches collide and decisions must be made - now the greatness of the scientist's spirit will open up.
Ice RunIce Run · 1963
Ice Run
6.01963
MovieDramaHistory
Two proud fisherman families live on a very small island in Estonia. The two fishermen have always bore a grudge against each other. Their stubbornness and disobedience to German occupiers leads to dramatic events where staying alive is worse than death. Since it is impossible to escape public contempt, they have to decide how to redeem themselves.
KüljetuulKüljetuul · 1984
Küljetuul
1984
MovieDrama
Raivo and Martin are teammates. Martin was a kicked out from the Soviet Union team, but hopes to get back there. Raivo has everything to reach top, but hasn’t decided what to do. His relationship with Kristiina is also messed up. There is no consensus at home either - in mother's opinion it is wiser to go to school and acquire a proper profession. However, the multi-day race of the Spartakiat of nations is ahead.
Lack of WindLack of Wind · 1971
Lack of Wind
7.01971
MovieDrama
Taavi is worried about the lack of wind that won't let him do his daily job as a fisherman. But he is definitely not the guy who would just sit and wait for better days to arrive.
Rowan GatesRowan Gates · 1981
Rowan Gates
7.01981
MovieDrama
Engineer Lembit with his construction team arrives at a small island to build a sheep farm. They are accommodated in the house of a middle-aged woman Marta and her daughter Kaja. The everyday routine will change when after some time everyone's controlled behaviour starts to change, expressing suppressed problems and yearning for warmth and love.

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