Tõnu Naissoo
Sound
Biography
Tõnu Naissoo (born March 18, 1951) is an Estonian composer and jazz pianist. Tõnu Naissoo was born in Tallinn. He is the son of composer Uno Naissoo. He began studying classical piano at the age of six at the Tallinn Music School, graduating in 1970 with a degree in music theory. In 1982 he graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory in composition under instruction from Eino Tamberg. He has played on several musical groups, including Tõnu Naissoo Trio, Optimistid (1967–1968), Collage (1967–1972), Sinilind (1971–1972), Laine (1972–1976), Synthesis (1977–1980), Kaseke (1980–1981). For about 30 years he has been a pianist in the Viru Hotel.
Known For
A medieval love story with lots of adventures. The times are troubled - there's a revolt of peasants going on. To secure its safety a monastery chases for a relics of a holy Brigitte. A nobleman promises to get it if he gets beautiful Agnes as a reward. But she fells in love with a handsome adventurer. The monastery has to act shrewd now and play double game.
The Last Relic
The mischievous antics of a small tram car create a dangerous situation in the city, ultimately reminding the young tram of its daily duty - to transport people.
Tram Calf
A warm movie about two boys, who discover a secret of a painting that was considered to be lost. The adventures begin, when a boss of a bunch of criminals finds out about the painting.
Lamb in the Down Right Corner
In a small Swedish town, the murder of Frome, the owner of a public relations research firm, takes place. A day later, his friend Touraine, the police commissioner leading the investigation, is killed...
Closed Circle
The graduates of a small town are on tenterhooks - the finals will be soon over and the young people will start lives of their own. They don't know what to expect - the school has taught them one thing, their parents something else, and the town shows them something completely else. There is something complicated between Kalle and Inna and eventually their relationship will end up in a mess. The relationship between Siim and Evi seems to be fine but even they will face misunderstandings. During the last weeks at school the love, faith and expectations of the graduates are put to the test.
Family Photos
A cognitive puppet animation for children of the wondrous and harmonic world of bees in the form of a fairy-tale.
City of Honey Masters
The plot of the film deals with the eternal theme, the fight between good and evil. The negative character is a man in black who tries to hinder the Tailor's creative work.
Great Tailor
A car breaks down on the road. The inexperienced driver has no idea what’s wrong. He asks passersby for help. They dismantle the car, and the vehicle collapses. In the end, a minor issue is revealed — a stone stuck in front of the wheel.
Pisiasi
A story about the life of the "head" of a family who, in the absence of his wife, has to cope with both the care of his little son and all the domestic duties.
Mehed jäävad koju
About men whose lives and work are motorcycles, racing to the brink of risk. We watch them on the circuit, in a pit box and in workshops together with teammates and mechanics preparing their competition bikes.
Ringrada
A lyrical report about passengers on the Tallinn commuter train. A meditative film about life's journey and the change of generations, which is born by observing the train passengers. The spring landscape, buildings and slogans opening from the train windows mix associatively with what is happening in the carriage. Paul-Eerik Rummo wrote the words for Tõnu Naissoo's music in the film, Urmas Alender sings.
On The Way
The story is about a drunk who literally got drunk to the devils and then tried to get rid of them.
Seven Devils
About the fact that a creator needs to protect his creation.
Green Wish
A fairy tale about a wonderful ball that laughs merrily and gives adults and children a good mood, making them forget about problems and troubles.