Jaan Kolberg
Directing
Biography
Jaan Kolberg (born November 21, 1958) is an Estonian film director and producer. Jaan Kolberg was born in Pärnu, where he attended primary and secondary schools. In 1976, he enrolled at Tartu State University, majoring in English. While at university, from 1977 until 1979, he participated as an actor at Evald Hermaküla's stage studio at the Vanemuine theatre. After graduating from Tartu State University, Kolberg studied filmmaking at the All-Union State Institute of Cinematography (VGIK) in Moscow from 1985 until 1990. In 1991, he married actress Terje Pennie. In 2003 he established the production company Tristan (later Navona).
Known For
Ivan, a cynical journalist, is assigned to investigate mysterious events in a small town. During his first night, he is seduced by a strange and mysterious girl. As they embrace, she transforms into a hideous demon. Ivan fights the creature, managing to strangle it. But it is too late, Evil has been unleashed. When Ivan is charged for the brutal murder, he feels his last hope disappear. As he is overcome by the dark forces trying to pose as his soul, Ivan comes to realize that his only hope lies in his power to find the faith that he once lost
The Power of Fear
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?
Jüri Rumm
Anxiously awaiting the return of his new wife, Adolph finds solace in the words of a stranger. But comfort soon turns to destruction as old wounds are opened, insecurities are laid bare and former debts are settled.
Võlausaldajad
Teenager Juulius loses his mother and goes to live with Taavi, a wise fisherman. Juulius gets to know the daily life in the fisherman's village, falls in love for the first time, and realizes the complexity of the relationships between those of older generation. While leaving for a stormy sea of life from the village he has still some hope in order to come back to his love and his home port.
That Lost Road
Even if it rains knives, dozens of people still gather in front of the Tartu market building every morning, looking for various types of work. The people call this place a slave market. Does the fault lie with the people who have lost all other ways of earning a living? Or is there something wrong with our society?
Paljajalu mustal mullal ehk orjus Eestis
A life is difficult even for children during the forties in Estonia...
Happy Childhood
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.