Mati Põldre
Mati Põldre (October 23, 1936 – February 7, 2023) was an Estonian film director, scenarist and operator. Põldre was born in Tallinn. From 1968 he worked at Eesti Telefilm. During the 1990s he worked at film production company Lege Artis Film. Põldre was married to journalist, screenwriter and politician Ela Tomson.
Those Old Love Letters (1992)
A film about the life of Raimond Valgre, an Estonian songwriter and singer of the 1930s and 40s, the political changes of his country and his life after the war when his songs were considered not suitable for the Soviet way of life. (more)
A film about the life of Raimond Valgre, an Estonian songwriter and singer of the 1930s and 40s, the political changes of his country and his life after the war when his songs were considered not suitable for the Soviet way of life. (more)
Family Lies (2016)
The film is set in a town that has a professional symphony orchestra, managed by authoritarian and confident Paul Levald, who has conducted both the orchestra and his family affairs for years. Due to dramatic events, Paul’s son-in-law Egon Rei must unexpectedly ... (more)
The film is set in a town that has a professional symphony orchestra, managed by authoritarian and confident Paul Levald, who has conducted both the orchestra and his family affairs for years. Due to dramatic events, Paul’s son-in-law Egon Rei must unexpectedly ... (more)
Kevad südames (1985)
A film about the joys, affection and rivalry in a childrens' singing camp. (more)
A film about the joys, affection and rivalry in a childrens' singing camp. (more)
Salme (1981)
Estonian Drama Theater actor Salme Reek about herself and others. (more)
Estonian Drama Theater actor Salme Reek about herself and others. (more)
Grisha (1996)
An up-close look into the life of the often misunderstood movie director Grigori Kromanov through the lens of old friends and colleagues. (more)
An up-close look into the life of the often misunderstood movie director Grigori Kromanov through the lens of old friends and colleagues. (more)
Antsla. Sügis 1993 (1994)
On October 17, 1993, local government elections were held in Estonia. The film takes the viewer to Antsla, a small town in Võrumaa, where more than a third of the population is retired. All this is a mirror of Estonian life, from which tensions, pains and worries, ... (more)
On October 17, 1993, local government elections were held in Estonia. The film takes the viewer to Antsla, a small town in Võrumaa, where more than a third of the population is retired. All this is a mirror of Estonian life, from which tensions, pains and worries, ... (more)
Estonian Calendar Songs (1973)
Fimi is based on 4 parts of Veljo Tormis' choral cycle "Estonian Calendar Songs": 1. Mardi Gras Songs, 2. Swing Songs, 3. Frame Songs, 4. Midsummer Songs. (more)
Fimi is based on 4 parts of Veljo Tormis' choral cycle "Estonian Calendar Songs": 1. Mardi Gras Songs, 2. Swing Songs, 3. Frame Songs, 4. Midsummer Songs. (more)
Sõnadeta lugu (1964)
Visions of late night city bustle and one stray cat's meeting with a domestic kitty. The worldless story is narrated by colourful sounds. (more)
Visions of late night city bustle and one stray cat's meeting with a domestic kitty. The worldless story is narrated by colourful sounds. (more)