Hannes Kaljujärv
Acting
Biography
Hannes Kaljujärv (born on January 4, 1957 in Tartu) is an Estonian actor. In 1979 he graduated from the University of Tartu with a degree in physical education. In 1979 he also finished courses with Evald Hermaküla's Vanemuine study studio. Since 1979 he is working at the Vanemuine theatre. Besides stage roles he has also participated on several films. In 2013 he was awarded with Order of the White Star, IV class. His son is actor Rasmus Kaljujärv.
Born: January 4, 1957
Place of Birth: Tartu, Tartu District, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Tartu County, Estonia]
Known For
The Wind Sculpted Land
The Wind Sculpted Land is a film about Estonian nature. The nature of this Northern country might not seem anything special at a first glance, but digging deeper one can find true gems. Flooded meadows, coastline, bogs altogether with wild animals and flocks of migrating birds are actually small worlds on their own. Even more, the very same nature has held and sculpted the character of the people living here.
The Class: Life After
The Class: Life After is a follow-up to the feature film The Class (Klass) and deals with the aftermath of a school shooting. Each one-hour episode focuses on a different character who survived or witnessed the tragic event. There are kids from the class, their parents, the class teacher, a boy who survived the shooting, and finally, one of the culprits in the very last episode.
The Temptation of St. Tony
A mid-level manager who develops an aversion to being a good person questions his morality as he faces the challenges of middle age and loses control of his life.
Lotte and the Lost Dragons
Lotte gets a little sister named Roosi. Two scientists Karl and Viktor come to Gadgetville, they are taking part in a big folk song collecting competition. Whoever succeeds in recording the folk song of the world’s oldest animal species, wins the competition’s grand prize. Lotte and Roosi decide to help the scientists. Exciting and unexpected adventures await the sisters.
Lotte and the Moonstone Secret
Plucky young Lotte embarks on an adventure with her uncle Klaus to solve the mystery of three stones that a pair of hooded figures are attempting to retrieve.
Jüri Rumm
Jüri Rumm is a hot-tempered young peasant who is not afraid of either German barons or the Russian czar, barfights or disobedience to his master's orders. Mari, a gentle peasant girl, loves Jüri despite the fact that he is very popular among young women. Evelin is a quick-tempered baron's daughter who is used to get everything she wants, including a peasant boyfriend who considers himself a free man. Yet, the free man becomes an outlaw. Where will the runaway's love lead him?
Names in Marble
Despite peaceful speeches, the army of the Soviet Russian is attacking Estonia, and the country's government is declaring a mobilization for all. Henn Ahas, the son of a poor family, hesitates to go to war.
Shop of Dreams
Three friends return from a vacation and discover that the TV studio they work for has gone bankrupt - so they decide to start their own costume renting business.
When You Least Expect It
There are two people who wake up in the same bed one morning, and neither of them has a clue who the other is. Viivi would like to run away and the man is sleeping like a log. Unlike Viivi and Andu themselves, the viewers know both very well. They know that Viivi has the worst day in her life and that Andu is a dweeb, but not completely hopeless; a rather good-hearted man. They are both hopelessly lonely people hoping that maybe there's someone somewhere - So they might as well meet.
Awakening
It is the night of March 25, 1949. A full moon hangs over Estonia. Endless rows of cattle cars are waiting to transport thousands of Estonian families, asleep in their homes, to Siberia. The Stalinist regime is ready to treat people like animals.
Filmography
as Isa Leo
as Self - Interviewee
as Aksel (voice)
as Narrator (voice)
as Toits
as Leo the Seal / Hannes the Snow Lion (voice)
as Johannes
as Madis
as Visitor in the Club (uncredited)
as Citizen
as Kalev
as Paul Saller / Master
as Head of the Militia Brigade
as Unknown Actor
as Jüri Rumm
as Komsorg
as Marta's Son