Endel Nõmberg
Acting
Biography
Endel Nõmberg (June 12, 1924 Tõdva - February 26, 1993 Tallinn) was an Estonian actor and director. Endel Nõmberg graduated from the Tallinn 5th Gymnasium in 1943 and the Drama Theater Study Studio in 1948. From 1944 to 1949, he worked at the Estonian Drama Theater and from 1944 to 1955, he was the stage manager of recreational theaters. In the years 1955–1985, Nõmberg worked as a director's assistant and director of Estonian Television, being for a long time in the editor-in-chief of Finnish-language programs and also active in music programs and TV films.
Known For
After the war, young yachtsmen from the coastal town deal with daily work, training and competitions without knowing about the downside. Suddenly, mysterious events start to happen, testing the vigilance, ideological and moral beliefs of the local people.
Yachts at Sea
Tõnu, student of agronomy, is a trainee at a flourishing collective farm. He finds out that there are many talented singers there among whom there is Malle with a specially beautiful voice. However, the local community club is closed and the singing ground has been turned into a pasture. Malle's father is the manager of the collective farm and considers singing a waste of time. When the collective farmers hear about Tõnu's conducting skills, they will act against the manager's will. The big song festival is going to be held soon and people want to go there. Preparations of the choir go well; however, the manager of the collective farm gives no permission to take part in the festival. Singers are losing their hope, but then comes a helping hand.
Laulu sõber
Four Estonians who have escaped to Sweden during the war return to Soviet Estonia in the 1950s. The four saboteurs work for the Western Secret Service. Difficulties arise when they cross the border with an injured companion - the three have to decide what to do next.
Uninvited Guests
The story of the town of Cardamom and the people there, as well as the only characters who stir up serious trouble.
When the Robbers Came to the Town of Cardamom
The story takes place right before the Uprising of December 1st, 1924. The Männard family remains faithful to the proletariat and the Neider family dreams about having a private house and opening a small business of their own.