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Vigased Pruudid
''Vigased pruudid'' (The Faulty Brides) is an Estonian feature-length comedy film made in 1929 based on Eduard Vilde's story of the same name. The film was directed by Johannes Loop and Konstantin Märska. A few minutes of excerpts from the film have been preserved. Background and history ''Vigased prudid'' was the first film based on an Estonian literary work and also the second feature film by the director Konstantin Märska. In the summer of 1928, Märska returned to his homeland from Berlin with years of experience in film work. On February 11, 1929, the newspaper wrote about the intention of the Film-Klub (a club of film enthusiasts founded in 1924) to make a film based on Vilde's story. The writer's consent had been obtained and the club members had learned some things, but, as usual, the financial situation created difficulties. It is not known exactly how Märska, who was initially only invited as a cameraman by the Film-Klub, resolved this issue, but on August 24, 1929 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johannes Loop
Johannes Loop (also John Loop) was an Estonian film director. Filmography * 1924: ''Mineviku varjud'' (feature film; assistant director) * 1929: ''Jüri Rumm'' (feature film; director) * 1929: ''Vigased pruudid ''Vigased pruudid'' (The Faulty Brides) is an Estonian feature-length comedy film made in 1929 based on Eduard Vilde's story of the same name. The film was directed by Johannes Loop and Konstantin Märska. A few minutes of excerpts from the fil ...'' (feature film; director) References Estonian film directors Year of birth missing Place of birth missing Year of death missing Place of death missing {{Estonia-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konstantin Märska
Konstantin Märska ( in Kuressaare, Saaremaa, Governorate of Livonia, Russian Empire – 30 August 1951 in Tallinn) was an Estonian cinematographer and film director. Märska is buried at Rahumäe Cemetery in Tallinn Tallinn is the capital city, capital and List of cities in Estonia, most populous city of Estonia. Situated on a Tallinn Bay, bay in north Estonia, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea, it has a population of (as of 2025) and .... Filmography *1924: '' Mineviku varjud'' *1929: '' Dollarid'' *1929: '' Vigased pruudid'' *1929: '' Jüri Rumm'' *1930: '' Kuldämblik'' *1936: ''Pühad Petseris'' *1937: ''Vaated Osmussaarelt'' *1937: ''Nobedate näppude linn'' *1939: ''Isoviha'' *1940: ''Simo Hurtta'' *1948: ''Eesti põlevkivi'' *1949: ''Hülgepüük'' *1950: ''Nõukogude Eesti kalurid'' *1951: ''Rünnak soodele'' References External links * 1896 births 1951 deaths People from Kuressaare People from Kreis Ösel Estonian cinematographer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eduard Vilde
Eduard Vilde ( – 26 December 1933) was an Estonian writer, a pioneer of critical realism in Estonian literature, and a diplomat. He was the author of classics such as ''The War in Mahtra'' and ''The Milkman from Mäeküla''. He was one of the most revered figures in Estonian literature and is generally credited as being the country's first professional writer. Life and career Vilde grew up on the farm where his father worked. In 1883, he began working as a journalist. He spent a great deal of his life traveling abroad and he lived for some time in Berlin in the 1890s, where he was influenced by materialism and socialism. His writings were also guided by the realism and naturalism of the French writer Émile Zola (1840–1902). In addition to being a prolific writer, he was also an outspoken critic of Tsarist rule and of the German landowners. With the founding of the first Estonian republic in 1919, he served as an ambassador in Berlin for several years, and spent the last ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karl Laas (actor)
Karl Heinrich Laas (a.k.a. Charles Laas; April 9, 1892 – ?) was an Estonian actor. Early life Laas was born in Tartu on April 9, 1892."Estonia, Lutheran Church Family Lists, 1603–1980", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6DTH-DQ47 : Sun Mar 10 08:36:05 UTC 2024), Entry for Karl Heinrich Laas, from 1845 to 1914. His father was the agriculturalist and journalist Hendrik Laas (1862–1919), who was the publisher of ''Põllumees'', the first Estonian agricultural magazine, offered agricultural courses, and owned an experimental farm. His mother was Marie Johanna Laas (née Leib, 1863–1919). Laas attended the University of Tartu, Riga Polytechnical Institute, and Nikolaevsky Engineering Academy. During the First World War, Laas was an officer in the Siberian sapper regiment, and he received six Russian and French medals of honor for bravery. He was the only Estonian member of the Imperial All-Russian Aero Club. During the Estonian War of Independence, L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estonia
Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia, is a country in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea across from Sweden, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by Russia. The territory of Estonia consists of the mainland, the larger islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, and over 2,300 other islands and islets on the east coast of the Baltic Sea. Its capital Tallinn and Tartu are the two largest List of cities and towns in Estonia, urban areas. The Estonian language is the official language and the first language of the Estonians, majority of its population of nearly 1.4 million. Estonia is one of the least populous members of the European Union and NATO. Present-day Estonia has been inhabited since at least 9,000 BC. The Ancient Estonia#Early Middle Ages, medieval indigenous population of Estonia was one of the last pagan civilisations in Europe to adopt Christianity following the Northern Crusades in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rahvaleht
''Rahvaleht'' was newspaper published 1923–1940 in Tallinn, Estonia Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia, is a country in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea across from Sweden, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by Ru .... It was published by Bibliofiil (1926, nr. 154 - 1927, nr. 124) and thereafter by Vaba Maa (1927-1940) (retrieved 21 March 2020) Its precursor was ''Pulmaleht''; published in 1923. References Newspapers published in Estonia Mass media in Tallinn {{Estonia-newspaper-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saku, Estonia
Saku () is a small borough (Estonian: alevik) in Harju County, Estonia, located south from Tallinn, the capital. It is the administrative centre of Saku Parish. Saku had a population of 4,675 on 1 April 2012, which makes it the third biggest small borough in Estonia. Saku is most known for the Saku Brewery which is one of two biggest breweries in Estonia. It has a railway station on the Tallinn - Viljandi railway line operated by Elron (rail transit) AS Eesti Liinirongid, operating as Elron, is a government-owned passenger train operator in Estonia. Prior to 2014, the company operated exclusively the electrified commuter rail system in Harjumaa, and was known until October 2013 as ''Elektri .... The Vääna River crosses Saku. Saku Manor Saku Manor () traces its history back to 1463. The current manor house was built in 1825-1830 in a neoclassical style, and is possibly designed by the renowned St. Petersburg architect Carlo Rossi. It is one of the finest examples ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mulgimaa
Mulgimaa is a cultural-historical region in South Estonia. Today the region encompasses Viljandi County and northwestern Valga County. Historically, Mulgimaa was divided into five parishes (): Halliste, Helme, Karksi, Paistu, and Tarvastu. Traditionally, the South Estonian, Mulgi dialect was spoken in Mulgimaa. References External links * http://www.mulgikultuur.ee/ * https://mulgimaa.ee/ Regions of Estonia {{Estonia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estonian Film Database
The Estonian Film Database (, abbreviated EFIS) is an electronic film database launched online in 2012. Its purpose is to thoroughly describe Estonian film heritage, to collect film information about Estonian films, their producers, content, themes, types and genres, directors, actors, and so on, and to make available as much information as possible related to these films and the Estonian film industry. The descriptions of the films are detailed with keywords, which makes it possible to search for information based on various content. The database was made public on December 12, 2012. As of the beginning of 2017, the database contained more than 16,200 full and partial records of films made in Estonia since 1912. The film database was mainly developed in stages between 2011 and 2022 following a specific plan. The Estonian Film Database is compiled by the NGO Eesti Filmi Andmebaas, which was founded at the end of 2007 by , the film producer of the company, and Hagi Šein Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1929 Films
Nineteen or 19 may refer to: * 19 (number) * One of the years 19 BC, AD 19, 1919, 2019 Films * ''19'' (film), a 2001 Japanese film * ''Nineteen'' (1987 film), a 1987 science fiction film * '' 19-Nineteen'', a 2009 South Korean film * '' Diciannove'', a 2024 Italian drama film informally referred to as "Nineteen" in some sources Science * Potassium, an alkali metal * 19 Fortuna, an asteroid Music * 19 (band), a Japanese pop music duo Albums * ''19'' (Adele album), 2008 * ''19'', a 2003 album by Alsou * ''19'', a 2006 album by Evan Yo * ''19'', a 2018 album by MHD * ''19'', one half of the double album '' 63/19'' by Kool A.D. * ''Number Nineteen'', a 1971 album by American jazz pianist Mal Waldron * ''XIX'' (EP), a 2019 EP by 1the9 Songs * "19" (song), a 1985 song by British musician Paul Hardcastle * " Stone in Focus", officially "#19", a composition by Aphex Twin * "Nineteen", a song from the 1992 album '' Refugee'' by Bad4Good * "Nineteen", a song fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estonian Black-and-white Films
Estonian may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to Estonia, a country in the Baltic region in northern Europe * Estonians, people from Estonia, or of Estonian descent * Estonian language * Estonian cuisine * Estonian culture See also * * Estonia (other) * Languages of Estonia * List of Estonians This is a list of notable people from Estonia, or of Estonian ancestry. Architects * Andres Alver (born 1953) * Dmitri Bruns (1929–2020) * Karl Burman (1882–1965) * Eugen Habermann (1884–1944) * Georg Hellat (1870–1943) * Otto Pius Hip ... {{Disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
