Saara Nüganen
Acting
Biography
Saara Nüganen (born June 18, 1992) is an Estonian actress. She graduated from the performing arts school of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theater in 2016. From 2016 to 2020, she worked as an actor at Pärnu Theater Endla. Since the fall of 2020, she has been an actor in Tartu's Vanemuine Theater. Her father is actor, theater and film director Elmo Nüganen, and her mother is actress Anne Reemann.
Born: June 18, 1992
Place of Birth: Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia
Known For
Lotte from Gadgetville
Somewhere in Europe by a great sea stands a small village, where inventing all manner of domestic gadgets is held in great esteem. Every year the villagers organize an annual competition of new inventions. One of the best inventors in the village is Oskar, Lotte's father. His primary rival is Adalbert, whose wife also partakes in the competition. On the eve of the next competition, Lotte and her friend Bruno find a book soaked in the sea, from which Susumu, a gardener from distant Japan, climbs out. Susumu teaches the villagers some judo throws before a big judo competition, which the latter will eagerly use to facilitate their daily lives.
Jan Uuspõld Goes Home
When actor Jan Uuspõld has to film a promotional video for his summer fling Brita’s beauty salon, his wife calls him and lays down the law: he must come home and earn back all the money he has squandered. Since Jan always does what women want, he begins searching for a way out of the tricky situation. The solution seems to be participating in a remake of a film about his life. Unfortunately, the director decides to sideline Jan due to his poor public reputation. Left with no other choice, Jan embarks on a summer tour starring himself. But, as always, life happens when you have the best intentions. On his long journey home, Jan encounters a sex guru, men’s rights activists, manic fans, and even the Creator himself. He is both humbled and exalted, leading him to discover something within himself that he never knew was there.
Where the Heart Is
Arno Tali's son Arnold returns to his homeland Paunvere, which ignites a passionate love triangle between Paunvere's young Toots', Kiir's and Teele's. Despite the restrictions of the occupation period, people party, have fun and fight, youthful bravado does not allow itself to be tamed even in dangerous times.
Green Cats
This is a story of two old folks, who have spent most of their lives behind prison walls. Now, as seventy year old men, they have been granted amnesty. Both men have a passionate desire to change their lives according to certain plans.
Fools of Fame
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.
Betti Alver
Enn Lillemets' film about his close friend and spiritual teacher Betti Alver. Through personal memories and Betti’s creative masterpieces, Lillemets sheds light on one of Estonian poetry’s brightest and most engaging personalities.
Valguses ja varjus
A drama series branching out with exciting secrets, unexpected twists and turns and heartfelt aspects of life itself.
Alo
A comedy series about an aspiring salesman working in a car dealership whose life is far from what he would have liked. Competition is fierce and only a few remain at the top. From friendship to hatred is just one small step ...
Women in Uniform
Two completely opposite young ladies are forced to work together and solve very different cases. Kadri (Kristel Aaslaid), who takes police work extremely seriously, and Doris (Grete Kuld), who skilfully manipulates her good looks and feminine charms, want to prove to each other that their methods are the best way to make a career in a man's world.
Filmography
as Kertu
as Gerda
as Birgit
as Selma
as Leelo
as Clinic Staff
as Additional Voices (voice)