Riho Unt (born May 15, 1956, in
Kose-Risti) is an
Estonia
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n animated film
director
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, scenarist, artist. Unt was born in Kose-Risti, Estonia. He studied animation at the Tallinn Art Institute, graduating in 1980. After graduating, he worked as an animator at Tallinnfilm and Nukufilm. In 1989, he founded his own animation studio, Riho Unt Film.
Unt's first major film was ''Kapsapea'' (Cabbagehead), which was released in 1993. The film is a satirical look at Estonian society in the post-Soviet era. It was a critical and commercial success, and it won several awards, including the Grand Prix at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival.
In 2001 he was awarded the
Order of the White Star
The Order of the White Star (; ) was instituted in 1936. The Order of the White Star is bestowed on Estonian citizens and foreigners to give recognition for services rendered to the Estonian state.
Design
Classes
The Order of the White Star ...
, Fifth Class.
Filmography
* 1986: ''Kevadine kärbes'' (with
Hardi Volmer
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Animated cartoons
*"Imeline nääriöö" (Wonderful New ...
)
* 1993: ''Kapsapea''
* 1997: ''Tagasi Euroopasse''
* 2000: ''Saamueli internet''
* 2005: ''Vennad karusüdamed''
* 2015: ''
Isand''
References
Living people
1956 births
Estonian caricaturists
Estonian animated film directors
Estonian screenwriters
Recipients of the Order of the White Star, 5th Class
Estonian Academy of Arts alumni
People from Kose Parish
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