Mihkel Soe

Mihkel Soe

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Mihkel Soe

Фильмы

Melchior the Apothecary: The Executioner's Daughter
Director of Photography
Melchior’s bride Keterlyn happens to witness an attack on a young man. He has lost his memory and doesn’t know who he is or where’s he from. The only clue is a strange partial letter found on him that warns of grave danger. Melchior’s attempts to understand the circumstances of the young man’s memory loss lead him to uncover a hidden dead body. The partial letter gives Melchior an idea how to lure the killer into a trap... but this time the danger comes too close to home.
Poo, Spring and Others
Director of Photography
Based on Andrus Kivirähk's books "Poo and spring", "Carnival and Potato Salad" and "Ghost and Facebook", the film tells about longing, friendship, love, family and fears, which often have big eyes. The adventures of the strange characters are spiced with the characteristic warm and bold humor of Kivirähk, wittily weaving together the boundless fantasy of children and the living conditions of the modern world.
Fools of Fame
Director of Photography
The feature film based on Eduard Bornhöhe's story takes the viewer to the early days of the 20th century, when Estonia was still part of the tsarist Russia. Pride in one's nation was emerging and the desire to give something eternal to one's people at any cost - be it a miracle machine flying in the air or valuable literature written in the language of the country. Unfortunately, it was not that easy and sometimes there was lack of talent.
Melchior the Apothecary: The Ghost
Director of Photography
In the middle of the night, a drunk town guard happens to meet the daughter of a rich merchant… who drowned herself into a well 10 years ago. Soon after the town guard falls dead from the tower. This is followed by two other suspicious deaths. Doubting the existence of the ghost, Melchior has a hunch that these ‘accidents’ are part of a heinous crime. Tracking down the killer, his path will cross with heretics, old feuds and dark family secrets.
Аптекарь Мельхиор
Director of Photography
По мотивам исторического романа Индрека Харгла (Indrek Hargla). Эстонский исторический детективный фильм, созданный в 2021 году. Это первая часть трилогии о Мельхиоре. Фильм посвящен аптекарю Мельхиору Вакенстеде , который расследует преступления в средневековом Таллинне в 1409 году. Убит знаменитый рыцарь Клингенштайн, который освободил от пиратов Балтийскоe морe. Голова героя отрублена, а рот набит монетами. Золотая цепочка, которую он купил в день своей гибели, пропала. Судебный пристав (фогт) поручает аптекарю Мельхиору, умеющему разговаривать с мёртвыми, расследовать преступление. Умный юноша обнаруживает, что убитый искал таинственного „таллиннского узника“ и следы ведут в Доминиканский монастырь. Развязывается чудовищная череда кровопролитий — любому, кто соприкоснётся с этой тайной, грозит смерть. В то же время аптекарь сомневается в своем ученике, который, кажется, что-то скрывает...
This Will Be Our Summer
Director of Photography
Karit, Doris, Joonas and Fred are ordinary Estonian young people. They are graduating from 12th grade and taking steps toward independence. There are many options and it's quite difficult to make choices. This is the story of one generation, a film about growing up in today's Estonia. The film is a continuation of the documentary "Time Is Here" made 12 years ago, in which we watched the first school year of these same kids.
Blue
Director of Photography
When a man rushing to work hits a woman in a hospital gown with his car, she hijacks the situation and gets into his car, demanding that he take her away from there.
O2
"B" Camera Operator
Действие фильма начинается в конце августа 1939 года, накануне начала Второй мировой войны. Высокопоставленный офицер эстонской разведки становится жертвой таинственного убийства. Главному герою, Феликсу Кангуру, предстоит найти предателя и раскрыть тайну советско-германского договора, который может решить судьбу Эстонии.
The Circle
Cinematography
Utopian ideals fall victim to the foibles of human nature in this feature documentary from Estonian director Margit Lillak.
Tõnis Mägi: Silence in the Light
Director of Photography
Portrait of a living legend of Estonian music. Shining for decades, not only in his native country, but in the rock of the former Soviet Union, he became the greatest singer of the re-independence period and the most united of the Estonian people. Through the twists and turns of his colorful life, Tõnis has achieved an extremely exciting sense of the world, from which his work has been carried. The film gives the viewer a close-up view of the composer's mysterious world and a companion journey that inspires the musician.
Class Reunion 3: Godfathers
Director of Photography
The final film in the trilogy takes us on another wild ridewhich will stop at nothing and will leave no time to feel shame. The three best friends –Mart, Andres and Toomas, are back! And as always, they offer genius solutions to both their personal problems, as well as the audience’s spare time.
Class Reunion 2: A Wedding and a Funeral
Cinematography
Class Reunion 2: A Wedding and a Funeral sees the return of the three high-school friends Mart, Andres and Toomas. This time they are planning a memorable stag party for Toomas, but due to unexpected turn of events end up at a funeral instead. It has been a year since the unforgettable class reunion and our three friends have all reached new stages in their lives. The rock star Toomas (Genka) has finally decided to get married. Mart (Mait Malmsten) is having troubles with his wife. And Andres (Ago Anderson) has declared war on the female sex and decided to become a resolute bachelor.
A Bad Scene: Agreement
Director of Photography
"A Bad Scene" is a film compilation, which speaks about the darker currents hiding in human relationships, situations, which are practically inescapable, in five different ways. Harassment, mental violence, manipulation, cornering – these topics are current in both politics as well as private sphere. In these nightmarish confrontations, dramatics, mysticism as well as twisted comedy can be found. The third short film “Agreement” by Andres Maimik and Rain Tolk takes the viewer to the middle of the chaos of a film set. What can a director do when a small pretty girl turns into the most capricious diva? The chains of manipulation reach far and wide.
A Bad Scene: Christmas Mystery
Cinematography
"A Bad Scene" is a film compilation, which speaks about the darker currents hiding in human relationships, situations, which are practically inescapable, in five different ways. Harassment, mental violence, manipulation, cornering – these topics are current in both politics as well as private sphere. In these nightmarish confrontations, dramatics, mysticism as well as twisted comedy can be found. The short film “Christmas Mystery” by Andres Maimik and Katrin Maimik talks about student Jass, who makes extra money by playing Santa Claus. Behind one door, however, a lonely woman awaits him, who pulls him into weird role plays the polite youngster cannot say “no” to.
A Bad Scene: Nissan Patrol
Cinematography
"A Bad Scene" is a film compilation, which speaks about the darker currents hiding in human relationships, situations, which are practically inescapable, in five different ways. Harassment, mental violence, manipulation, cornering – these topics are current in both politics as well as private sphere. In these nightmarish confrontations, dramatics, mysticism as well as twisted comedy can be found. The main character of the first short film “Nissan Patrol” by Katrin Maimik and Andres Maimik is art student Jane, who hitchhikes on a secluded road and is picked up by a manly SUV. The youngster behind the wheel misunderstands the girl’s carefree behaviour and suddenly turns into a narrow side road.
Мужчина с моим лицом
Director of Photography
Музыкальный критик Хуго, переживая депрессию после развода, собирается начать новую жизнь, но неожиданно к нему приезжает родной отец, джазовый музыкант Райво. Капризный старик заявляет, что его земной путь на исходе, и просит единственного сына напоследок позаботиться о нём. Как только в их жизни появляется привлекательная женщина-психотерапевт, и отец, и сын начинают соревноваться между собой за её внимание.
Class Reunion
Director of Photography
Three middle aged men are going to their high school reunion after 25 years and the troubles that come with it.
Unt's hour
Director of Photography
One of the most extraordinary personas in Estonian cultural history is undoubtedly the writer, director, publicist, lecturer and a public figure Mati Unt. The Documentary Unt’s Hour takes us back to the bright generation of the ‘60s with their innovative and creative ideas in the literary world and the theatre. The film depicts Mati Unt as a charismatic persona, a phenomenal thinker and an anarchist who used cinematic tools to reinvent old forms. The film includes never before seen footage of Mati during his creative process and among his friends. The story centers on different groups of friends that formed over the years which provide the basis for the selection of characters. The Salon of Mati’s best friend Vaino Vahing in Tartu which brought together writers, scientists, and theatre pioneers; and the literary salon at Vilde tee in Tallinn in the home of Mati Unt and Kersti Kreismann at the beginning of Mati’s career as a director in the Youth Theatre in Tallinn.
1944
Camera Operator
В фильме рассматриваются военные события, происходившие в Эстонии в 1944 году, в период от июльских боёв в Синимяэ до ноября, когда полуостров Сырве был уже завоёван войсками Советской Армии. Война показана глазами участников событий с обеих враждующих сторон - эстонцев, которые воевали и на стороне немецкой армии в 20-й эстонской дивизии Waffen-SS, и в составе 8-го Эстонского стрелкового корпуса Советской Армии. Для жителей Эстонии это была война, в которой каждый делал свой личный выбор. Именно с таким нелёгким выбором сталкиваются главные герои картины - солдаты противоборствующих сторон Карл Таммик и Юри Йыги - а также их сослуживцы, родные, близких и совсем незнакомые люди...
Нулевая точка
Director of Photography
Впечатлительный и непоседливый мальчик Йоханнес попадает учиться в Таллиннскую элитную школу и можно предположить, что его дела пойдут в гору.
Cherry Tobacco
Director of Photography
An exploration of the growing friendship between small-town girl Laura, who is persuaded onto a hiking trip by her friend Merit, and Joosep, a middle-aged guide.
Боковой ветер
First Assistant Camera
14 июня 1941 года. За одну ночь депортации десятки тысяч невинных людей Эстонии, Латвии и Литвы вынуждены покинуть родной дом. Мужчин без суда и следствия отправляют в лагерь, а женщин и детей ждут неосвоенные бескрайние просторы Сибири. Среди них была и Эрна, счастливая супруга и мать маленькой дочери. Теперь для нее время исчисляется в ином измерении. Приходится жить в нечеловеческих условиях, терпеть голод и унижение, но душа находит свободу в письмах, которые Эрна пишет любимому мужу в лагерь.
Daisy Petal Game 2
Director of Photography
A three-film cassette, "Daisy Petal Game 2" looks at three different lifetimes where a person is forced to make decisions that will affect the rest of their lives. Such moments come as suddenly and dramatically as the first falling in love. How to deal with these crises in youth, early middle age and golden years?
Douchebags
Director of Photography
After getting fired from an advertising agency, the project manager Rain tries to make a new company. He tried to convince Andres, a film director to join in hopes of getting a feature film contract. Everything goes smoothly until the lies surface.
Aeg on siin
Director of Photography
Joonas, Karit, Doris and Fred are seven years old and will start going to school. They live in different areas in Estonia. They're all different children with different schools and teachers. Yet, time is the same for all of them, passing by the same way. Where will they be at the end of their first school year?
Dear Friend, I Respect You
Cinematography
There are only few of them left in the home village. In the middle of emptiness and despair the only way out is to come up with new schemes. Small change has the price of gold here. Riks ropes hobby artist friend Oskar into his hunting-business in hope of quick wealth.
Искушение святого Тыну
Focus Puller
В поисках ответов на риторические вопросы Тони блуждает по жизни. Кто хороший человек, а кто плохой? Что такое мораль и этика?
Искушение святого Тыну
First Assistant Camera
В поисках ответов на риторические вопросы Тони блуждает по жизни. Кто хороший человек, а кто плохой? Что такое мораль и этика?
Осенний бал
Second Assistant Camera
Насколько близким один человек может стать для другого? Можно ли прожить жизнь без любви? Может ли тот, кто однажды узнал, насколько хрупким может быть счастье, поверить другому когда-нибудь снова? «Осенний бал» — это несколько моментов из жизни шести людей, живущих в огромных панельных домах, построенных на закате советской эры.
Alien or: Valdis' Escape in 11 Chapters
Sound Designer
After being whacked on the head with a shovel, Valdis no longer shows interest in the things that used to make his life worthwhile: alcohol, techno, cars and fights. His friends desperately try to help him regain his memory, but nothing works.
Men at Arms
Lehola Villager
A fake historic epic on the Middle Ages and Estonia's not-so-glorious past.
Revolution of Pigs
Lembit
"Revolution of Pigs" is an adventurous youth comedy, taking place in a Woodstock-like milieu. The main character is Tanel, a 15-year-old boy, who, taking part of a youth revolt against the system, finds himself and his love.