Riina Maidre

Riina Maidre (born on January 26, 1982 in Tallinn) is an Estonian actress. She has studied at Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre's Drama School. She has worked at Estonian Drama Theatre and Von Krahl Theatre. Besides theatrical roles she has also played on several films and television series.

Tears of April (2008)

There is civil war in Finland between "Whites" and "Reds". A woman soldier of the Reds is captured by the Whites. She is ordered to be executed. A lieutenant is enforced into a homosexual relationship with his commanding officer to save the Red female with whom he ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Aku Louhimies
CAST:  Samuli Vauramo  •  Pihla Viitala  •  Eero Aho  •  Eemeli Louhimies

There is civil war in Finland between "Whites" and "Reds". A woman soldier of the Reds is captured by the Whites. She is ordered to be executed. A lieutenant is enforced into a homosexual relationship with his commanding officer to save the Red female with whom he ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Aku Louhimies
CAST:  Samuli Vauramo  •  Pihla Viitala  •  Eero Aho  •  Eemeli Louhimies

All Musicians Are Bastards (2012)

In her fondest dreams, this film’s main character Leila (Riina Maidre) is a resplendent singer. In reality, however, all her energy and talent is spent on relationships that eat away at her soul, mind-altering substances, and glamorous showing-off. Heleri defies ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Heleri Saarik
CAST:  Riina Maidre  •  Nero Urke  •  Jarek Kasar  •  Jaanika Arum

In her fondest dreams, this film’s main character Leila (Riina Maidre) is a resplendent singer. In reality, however, all her energy and talent is spent on relationships that eat away at her soul, mind-altering substances, and glamorous showing-off. Heleri defies ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Heleri Saarik
CAST:  Riina Maidre  •  Nero Urke  •  Jarek Kasar  •  Jaanika Arum

Taarka (2008)

The first film in the Seto language in the world speaks about the brightest heroine of a small people, the folk singer Hilana Taarka, a woman who lived her whole life as an outcast in a small chimney-less hut; as an unmarried mother of children in poverty, begging ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ain Mäeots
CAST:  Inga Salurand  •  Siiri Sisask  •  Marje Metsur  •  Kaarel Oja

The first film in the Seto language in the world speaks about the brightest heroine of a small people, the folk singer Hilana Taarka, a woman who lived her whole life as an outcast in a small chimney-less hut; as an unmarried mother of children in poverty, begging ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ain Mäeots
CAST:  Inga Salurand  •  Siiri Sisask  •  Marje Metsur  •  Kaarel Oja

North Dragon (2007)

With the help of Põrguneitsi, the mythological virgin of hell, a young man saves the world. When he later comes to understand that he has not changed anyone's attitude, he leads the world to ruins again.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Riho Unt
CAST:  Robert Annus  •  Riina Maidre  •  Lee Trei  •  Anne Paluver

With the help of Põrguneitsi, the mythological virgin of hell, a young man saves the world. When he later comes to understand that he has not changed anyone's attitude, he leads the world to ruins again.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Riho Unt
CAST:  Robert Annus  •  Riina Maidre  •  Lee Trei  •  Anne Paluver

Georg (2007)

Unforgettable melodies, unique timbre and a memorable, soul-stirring voice. A mystery for women and authority for men, his talent was revered by the highest ranks of the Soviet Union and millions of ordinary people. Georg Ots took the stage when a huge country was ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Peeter Simm
CAST:  Marko Matvere  •  Anastasiya Makeeva  •  Renārs Kaupers  •  Tõnu Kark

Unforgettable melodies, unique timbre and a memorable, soul-stirring voice. A mystery for women and authority for men, his talent was revered by the highest ranks of the Soviet Union and millions of ordinary people. Georg Ots took the stage when a huge country was ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Peeter Simm
CAST:  Marko Matvere  •  Anastasiya Makeeva  •  Renārs Kaupers  •  Tõnu Kark

The Legend of the Mighty Soap (2011)

Dirtpeople are living in misery until the Mighty Soap arrives, who washes them clean.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Andrew Bond
CAST:  Riina Maidre  •  Tõnis Niinemets  •  Andres Ots  •  Elina Pähklimägi

Dirtpeople are living in misery until the Mighty Soap arrives, who washes them clean.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Andrew Bond
CAST:  Riina Maidre  •  Tõnis Niinemets  •  Andres Ots  •  Elina Pähklimägi

New Beginnings (2019)

A mover helps a woman to move in with her boyfriend. For the woman, who is searching her place in life, neither this, the next, nor the one after that will be the last time to move.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tanno Mee
CAST:  Riina Maidre  •  Janek Joost  •  Ülle Kaljuste  •  Alo Kõrve

A mover helps a woman to move in with her boyfriend. For the woman, who is searching her place in life, neither this, the next, nor the one after that will be the last time to move.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tanno Mee
CAST:  Riina Maidre  •  Janek Joost  •  Ülle Kaljuste  •  Alo Kõrve

Whatever, Aleksander! (2007)

Aleksander is a talented young man who has no idea what to do with his life after graduating from high school. Choosing a career, family, university degree, or joining the army seem out of the question. It seems like he has no interest in anything. Unfortunately, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Maiju Ingman
CAST:  Jaak Prints  •  Arvo Kukumägi  •  Ao Peep  •  Kaie Mihkelson

Aleksander is a talented young man who has no idea what to do with his life after graduating from high school. Choosing a career, family, university degree, or joining the army seem out of the question. It seems like he has no interest in anything. Unfortunately, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Maiju Ingman
CAST:  Jaak Prints  •  Arvo Kukumägi  •  Ao Peep  •  Kaie Mihkelson

Sandra Gets a Job (2021)

Doctor of Physics Sandra suddenly loses her job. Finding a new job seems easy at first glance, but it turns into various tragicomic challenges. Endless job interviews bring the former researcher together with all sorts of situations and new personalities.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kaupo Kruusiauk
CAST:  Mari Abel  •  Kaie Mihkelson  •  Raimo Pass  •  Henrik Kalmet

Doctor of Physics Sandra suddenly loses her job. Finding a new job seems easy at first glance, but it turns into various tragicomic challenges. Endless job interviews bring the former researcher together with all sorts of situations and new personalities.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kaupo Kruusiauk
CAST:  Mari Abel  •  Kaie Mihkelson  •  Raimo Pass  •  Henrik Kalmet

Melchior the Apothecary: The Ghost (2022)

In the middle of the night, a drunk town guard happens to meet the daughter of a rich merchant… who drowned herself into a well 10 years ago. Soon after the town guard falls dead from the tower. This is followed by two other suspicious deaths. Doubting the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Elmo Nüganen
CAST:  Märten Metsaviir  •  Alo Kõrve  •  Mait Malmsten  •  Maarja Johanna Mägi

In the middle of the night, a drunk town guard happens to meet the daughter of a rich merchant… who drowned herself into a well 10 years ago. Soon after the town guard falls dead from the tower. This is followed by two other suspicious deaths. Doubting the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Elmo Nüganen
CAST:  Märten Metsaviir  •  Alo Kõrve  •  Mait Malmsten  •  Maarja Johanna Mägi

Strawberry Eaters (2018)

A fantasy film about two strawberry farmers whose field is destroyed by ravenous snails. The couple tries to start a new life in the city but when the woman announces they're expecting a child, the paranoid man suspects that snails are behind that as well.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mattias Mälk
CAST:  Riina Maidre  •  Meelis Rämmeld

A fantasy film about two strawberry farmers whose field is destroyed by ravenous snails. The couple tries to start a new life in the city but when the woman announces they're expecting a child, the paranoid man suspects that snails are behind that as well.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mattias Mälk
CAST:  Riina Maidre  •  Meelis Rämmeld

FRESH BLOOD: With the Best Intentions (2020)

Five fresh short films on the theme "With the best intentions" from even fresher Estonian directors.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chintis Lundgren  •  Oskar Lehemaa  •  Kerli Kirch Schneider  •  Tanno Mee  •  Andres Keil
CAST:  Sten Karpov  •  Tiina Tauraite  •  Juhan Ulfsak  •  Anneli Rahkema

Five fresh short films on the theme "With the best intentions" from even fresher Estonian directors.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chintis Lundgren  •  Oskar Lehemaa  •  Kerli Kirch Schneider  •  Tanno Mee  •  Andres Keil
CAST:  Sten Karpov  •  Tiina Tauraite  •  Juhan Ulfsak  •  Anneli Rahkema