General information
As it is, we are in a stage where less and less processes in the world are moving towards improvement. Characteristically of a deepening global crisis, the question is no longer how to reproduce "the bright tomorrow" but rather how to avoid the worst. In such a situation, every decision made at the state level, and consequently the authorities behind the decision, have an incomparably heavier responsibility before the people. In good faith I hope that I can have my say in the making of wise and absolutely right decisions.
Electoral district:
Seniority in days:
1016
Date of birth:
08.11.1957
Place of birth:
in Pärnu
Family:
In a relationship, two daughters
Education:
Pärnu Koidula Gymnasium (former Secondary School No. 2) 1976;
Tallinn Technical School No. 4, men’s and children’s outerwear tailor;
Estonian Academy of Arts, scenography 1985 (equivalent to Master’s degree)
Tallinn Technical School No. 4, men’s and children’s outerwear tailor;
Estonian Academy of Arts, scenography 1985 (equivalent to Master’s degree)
Career:
Tallinnfilm (1984–1993) and puppet animation studio Nukufilm (1994–), artist and film director, OÜ Nukufilm shareholder 1994–;
Estonian Academy of Arts, Associate Professor 2000–2007;
University of Tartu, Viljandi Culture Academy, Associate Professor 2010–2011;
Tallinn University, Baltic Film and Media School, Associate Professor 2012–2014;
Voldik OÜ, Chairman of the Board 2014–
Estonian Academy of Arts, Associate Professor 2000–2007;
University of Tartu, Viljandi Culture Academy, Associate Professor 2010–2011;
Tallinn University, Baltic Film and Media School, Associate Professor 2012–2014;
Voldik OÜ, Chairman of the Board 2014–
Party affiliation:
People’s Party Moderates/Social Democratic Party 1997–
Membership in representative bodies:
13th Riigikogu 2015, 2016–;Tallinn City Council 2007–2011, Harku Municipality Council 2013−2015
Awards:
Order of the White Star, 4th class 1997;
numerous Estonian and international film awards
numerous Estonian and international film awards
Other activities:
Estonian Filmmakers’ Union 1986–;
Estonian Theatre Union 1989–;
Estonian Artists’ Association 1995–;
has been active as film director, stage director, film and theatre artist and musician.
Estonian Theatre Union 1989–;
Estonian Artists’ Association 1995–;
has been active as film director, stage director, film and theatre artist and musician.
A selection of works:
feature films: “Igaühele oma” (“Everyone Gets His Own”) 1990, “Tulivesi” (“Firewater”) 1994, “Minu Leninid” (“All My Lenins”) 1998, “Elavad pildid” (“Living Pictures”) 2013;
documentaries: “Mees animatsioonist“ (“Man from Animazone”) 2005, “Juubeliaasta” (“Jubilee Year”) 2009, “Kullaketrajad“ (“The Gold Spinners”) 2013, etc.;
puppet films: “Imeline nääriöö” (“Wonderful New Year’s Night”) 1984, “Nõiutud saar” (“Enchanted Island”) 1985, “Kevadine kärbes” (“Fly in Spring”) 1986, “Sõda” (“The War”) 1987, “Jackpot” 1990 (all together with Riho Unt), “Incipit vita nova” 1992, “Primavera” 1998, “Barbarid” (“Barbarians”) 2003, “Lõpuõhtu” (“Closing Session”) 2007, “Olmeheidutus” (“Domestic Fitless”) 2011, etc.;
stage sets: Jones “Stones in His Pocket”, Rakvere Theatre 2004;
Steiner/Kivirähk “Kosjas”, Estonia 2004;
Weber “Der Freischütz”, Estonia 2005;
Kaumann/Kangur “Mina, Napoleon”, Estonia 2005;
Ebb/Stones “Chicago”, Komöödiateater 2006;
Kall “Pehmed ja karvased saavad jalad alla”, Drama Theatre 2006 (also the director);
Nothomb “Enemy’s Cosmetique”, VAT Theatre 2007;
Lennuk “Casanova”, Rakvere Theatre 2007 (also the director);
Piazzolla “Maria de Buenos Aires”, Tallinn Philharmonic 2008;
Kallas “Reigi õpetaja”, Saaremaa Theatre 2008;
Tormis “Luigelend”, Estonian Music Days 2008;
Tomzcyk “Nürnberg”, VAT Theatre 2009;
musical show “Tõrva Loits” 2009–2011;
“Libahunt”, Puppet Theatre 2011;
studio sets for ETV programmes “Valimisstuudio” (election studio) and “Jüri Üdi Klubi” 2011;
Estonian Music Prize gala (also the director) 2013;
Pedmanson “Uno bossa ehk Uno Loobi 7 elu”, Rakvere Theatre 2014 (also the director);
director of political satire TV series “Pehmed ja karvased” 2002−2013;
song writer and singer of bands Turist, Singer Vinger, etc.;
designs for books, posters and record covers
documentaries: “Mees animatsioonist“ (“Man from Animazone”) 2005, “Juubeliaasta” (“Jubilee Year”) 2009, “Kullaketrajad“ (“The Gold Spinners”) 2013, etc.;
puppet films: “Imeline nääriöö” (“Wonderful New Year’s Night”) 1984, “Nõiutud saar” (“Enchanted Island”) 1985, “Kevadine kärbes” (“Fly in Spring”) 1986, “Sõda” (“The War”) 1987, “Jackpot” 1990 (all together with Riho Unt), “Incipit vita nova” 1992, “Primavera” 1998, “Barbarid” (“Barbarians”) 2003, “Lõpuõhtu” (“Closing Session”) 2007, “Olmeheidutus” (“Domestic Fitless”) 2011, etc.;
stage sets: Jones “Stones in His Pocket”, Rakvere Theatre 2004;
Steiner/Kivirähk “Kosjas”, Estonia 2004;
Weber “Der Freischütz”, Estonia 2005;
Kaumann/Kangur “Mina, Napoleon”, Estonia 2005;
Ebb/Stones “Chicago”, Komöödiateater 2006;
Kall “Pehmed ja karvased saavad jalad alla”, Drama Theatre 2006 (also the director);
Nothomb “Enemy’s Cosmetique”, VAT Theatre 2007;
Lennuk “Casanova”, Rakvere Theatre 2007 (also the director);
Piazzolla “Maria de Buenos Aires”, Tallinn Philharmonic 2008;
Kallas “Reigi õpetaja”, Saaremaa Theatre 2008;
Tormis “Luigelend”, Estonian Music Days 2008;
Tomzcyk “Nürnberg”, VAT Theatre 2009;
musical show “Tõrva Loits” 2009–2011;
“Libahunt”, Puppet Theatre 2011;
studio sets for ETV programmes “Valimisstuudio” (election studio) and “Jüri Üdi Klubi” 2011;
Estonian Music Prize gala (also the director) 2013;
Pedmanson “Uno bossa ehk Uno Loobi 7 elu”, Rakvere Theatre 2014 (also the director);
director of political satire TV series “Pehmed ja karvased” 2002−2013;
song writer and singer of bands Turist, Singer Vinger, etc.;
designs for books, posters and record covers
Hobbies:
culinary art