Mati Põldre
Birth : 1936-10-23,
Death : 2023-02-07
History
Mati Põldre (23 October 1936 – 7 February 2023) was an Estonian film director, scenarist and operator.
Põldre was born in Tallinn. From 1968 he worked at Eesti Telefilm. During the 1990s he worked at film production company Lege Artis Film.
Põldre was married to journalist, screenwriter and politician Ela Tomson.
Member of the Commission
The film is set in a town that has a professional symphony orchestra, managed by authoritarian and confident Paul Levald, who has conducted both the orchestra and his family affairs for years. Due to dramatic events, Paul’s son-in-law Egon Rei must unexpectedly assume his duties. In addition to the baton, power and responsibility as well as the tensions in the orchestra, Egon inherits his father-in-law’s secrets and obligations from his complicated past. New lies are born out of old ones and, at some point, Egon realises that the revelation of truth might cause a real chaos. "Family Lies" by Valentin Kuik and Manfred Vainokivi is a relationship drama about elephants in the bedroom and skeletons in the closet, about small and big deceptions, half-truths and set-ups that can be found in every family’s secret chronicles.
Screenplay
Unforgettable melodies, unique timbre and a memorable, soul-stirring voice. A mystery for women and authority for men, his talent was revered by the highest ranks of the Soviet Union and millions of ordinary people. Georg Ots took the stage when a huge country was recovering from the horrors of war, and his voice returned them faith in a bright future. Few people know what his life was really like.
An up-close look into the life of the often misunderstood movie director Grigori Kromanov through the lens of old friends and colleagues.
Writer
On October 17, 1993, local government elections were held in Estonia. The film takes the viewer to Antsla, a small town in Võrumaa, where more than a third of the population is retired. All this is a mirror of Estonian life, from which tensions, pains and worries, few joys and high expectations face society. The old laws are no longer valid and the new ones are not yet rooted.
Director
On October 17, 1993, local government elections were held in Estonia. The film takes the viewer to Antsla, a small town in Võrumaa, where more than a third of the population is retired. All this is a mirror of Estonian life, from which tensions, pains and worries, few joys and high expectations face society. The old laws are no longer valid and the new ones are not yet rooted.
Writer
A film about the life of Raimond Valgre, an Estonian songwriter and singer of the 1930s and 40s, the political changes of his country and his life after the war when his songs were considered not suitable for the Soviet way of life.
Director
A film about the life of Raimond Valgre, an Estonian songwriter and singer of the 1930s and 40s, the political changes of his country and his life after the war when his songs were considered not suitable for the Soviet way of life.
Director of Photography
A film about the joys, affection and rivalry in a childrens' singing camp.
Director
A film about the joys, affection and rivalry in a childrens' singing camp.
Writer
Estonian Drama Theater actor Salme Reek about herself and others.
Director
Estonian Drama Theater actor Salme Reek about herself and others.
Director
Fimi is based on 4 parts of Veljo Tormis' choral cycle "Estonian Calendar Songs": 1. Mardi Gras Songs, 2. Swing Songs, 3. Frame Songs, 4. Midsummer Songs.
Writer
A portrait of the singer Artur Rinne
Director of Photography
Visions of late night city bustle and one stray cat's meeting with a domestic kitty. The worldless story is narrated by colourful sounds.
Director
Visions of late night city bustle and one stray cat's meeting with a domestic kitty. The worldless story is narrated by colourful sounds.
