Raivo Adlas

Raivo Adlas (born on January 31, 1940 in Kiisa, Harju County) is an Estonian actor and theatre director. In 1965 he graduated from the Vanemuine theatre's learning studio. 1968–1991 he worked at the Vanemuine. After that he was a theatre director at several studio theatres (eg in Sinimandria). 1993–1995 he worked at Endla Theatre. Since 1995 he is working again at Vanemuine Theatre. Besides theatre roles he has played also in several films and television series.

A Friend of Mine (2011)

Mati, a 70-year-old bibliophile, cannot cope with his wife's death. As loneliness and indifference overrun his thoughts, he contemplates suicide until he meets a younger man who sparks his interest in life.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mart Kivastik
CAST:  Aarne Üksküla  •  Aleksander Eelmaa  •  Harriet Toompere  •  Rita Raave

Mati, a 70-year-old bibliophile, cannot cope with his wife's death. As loneliness and indifference overrun his thoughts, he contemplates suicide until he meets a younger man who sparks his interest in life.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mart Kivastik
CAST:  Aarne Üksküla  •  Aleksander Eelmaa  •  Harriet Toompere  •  Rita Raave

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)

DIRECTION:  Mati Põldre
CAST:  Rain Simmul  •  Liis Tappo-Treial  •  Ülle Kaljuste  •  Marika Korolev-Pihelpuu

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)

DIRECTION:  Mati Põldre
CAST:  Rain Simmul  •  Liis Tappo-Treial  •  Ülle Kaljuste  •  Marika Korolev-Pihelpuu

When You Least Expect It (2016)

There are two people who wake up in the same bed one morning, and neither of them has a clue who the other is. Viivi would like to run away and the man is sleeping like a log. Unlike Viivi and Andu themselves, the viewers know both very well. They know that Viivi ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mart Kivastik
CAST:  Katariina Unt  •  Ivo Uukkivi  •  Tiit Sukk  •  Ita Ever

There are two people who wake up in the same bed one morning, and neither of them has a clue who the other is. Viivi would like to run away and the man is sleeping like a log. Unlike Viivi and Andu themselves, the viewers know both very well. They know that Viivi ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mart Kivastik
CAST:  Katariina Unt  •  Ivo Uukkivi  •  Tiit Sukk  •  Ita Ever

The Polar Boy (2016)

Mattias has a dream to become a photography student of the Berlin Arts Academy. On the journey of following his calling, his dream is constantly put to a test after Mattias falls in love with a beautiful free spirit Hanna. Trying to win her heart, Mattias feels the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Anu Aun
CAST:  Jaanika Arum  •  Roland Laos  •  Katariina Unt  •  Jörgen Liik

Mattias has a dream to become a photography student of the Berlin Arts Academy. On the journey of following his calling, his dream is constantly put to a test after Mattias falls in love with a beautiful free spirit Hanna. Trying to win her heart, Mattias feels the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Anu Aun
CAST:  Jaanika Arum  •  Roland Laos  •  Katariina Unt  •  Jörgen Liik

Justice (2009)

A stranger who wanders to a desolate farm is captured and accused of arson. If the man is guilty, it would be fitting to judge over his life right there. But what if the man is innocent?  (more)

DIRECTION:  Janno Jürgens
CAST:  Raimo Pass  •  Kalju Orro  •  Raivo Adlas  •  Toomas Kreen

A stranger who wanders to a desolate farm is captured and accused of arson. If the man is guilty, it would be fitting to judge over his life right there. But what if the man is innocent?  (more)

DIRECTION:  Janno Jürgens
CAST:  Raimo Pass  •  Kalju Orro  •  Raivo Adlas  •  Toomas Kreen

Class Reunion 3: Godfathers (2019)

The final film in the trilogy takes us on another wild ridewhich will stop at nothing and will leave no time to feel shame. The three best friends –Mart, Andres and Toomas, are back! And as always, they offer genius solutions to both their personal problems, as ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  René Vilbre
CAST:  Ago Anderson  •  Mait Malmsten  •  Genka  •  Jan Uuspõld

The final film in the trilogy takes us on another wild ridewhich will stop at nothing and will leave no time to feel shame. The three best friends –Mart, Andres and Toomas, are back! And as always, they offer genius solutions to both their personal problems, as ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  René Vilbre
CAST:  Ago Anderson  •  Mait Malmsten  •  Genka  •  Jan Uuspõld

The Curse of the Werewolf (2005)

Liina is a young actress at Vanemuise Theatre who gets Tiina's part in the new, postmodernist version of the play "Werewolf" by August Kitzberg. The theatre is haunted and the rehearsals seem to be cursed, artificial blood becomes real blood. The play won't be ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rainer Sarnet
CAST:  Katariina Unt  •  Raine Loo  •  René Reinumägi  •  Kersti Kreismann

Liina is a young actress at Vanemuise Theatre who gets Tiina's part in the new, postmodernist version of the play "Werewolf" by August Kitzberg. The theatre is haunted and the rehearsals seem to be cursed, artificial blood becomes real blood. The play won't be ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rainer Sarnet
CAST:  Katariina Unt  •  Raine Loo  •  René Reinumägi  •  Kersti Kreismann

My Dear Corpses (2020)

Unexpectedly evicted from his house, Erki faces a rather difficult task to take care of his lonely mother. He’s forced to agree to become a corpse carrier.  (more)

DIRECTION:  German Golub
CAST:  Ruuben-Joosua Palu  •  Erki Laur  •  Luule Komissarov  •  Rain Tolk

Unexpectedly evicted from his house, Erki faces a rather difficult task to take care of his lonely mother. He’s forced to agree to become a corpse carrier.  (more)

DIRECTION:  German Golub
CAST:  Ruuben-Joosua Palu  •  Erki Laur  •  Luule Komissarov  •  Rain Tolk

Outlaws (1971)

Based on Jaan Anvelt's novel "Outlaws" which deals with the struggle of the Estonian Communist Workers' Movement and the life of revolutionaries in the Republic of Estonia in the 1920s. The film represents the maturation and decay of human soul in tense situations. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Vladimir Karasjov
CAST:  Ada Lundver  •  Ene Rämmeld  •  Veljo Tormis  •  Ago-Endrik Kerge

Based on Jaan Anvelt's novel "Outlaws" which deals with the struggle of the Estonian Communist Workers' Movement and the life of revolutionaries in the Republic of Estonia in the 1920s. The film represents the maturation and decay of human soul in tense situations. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Vladimir Karasjov
CAST:  Ada Lundver  •  Ene Rämmeld  •  Veljo Tormis  •  Ago-Endrik Kerge

Talent (2021)

Andreas, a dark poet, and Lo, yet to capture the perfect photo, are a couple who haven't found success in their field. But when Andreas is asked to perform at the Press Photo Exhibition, their lives will change forever.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Silver Õun
CAST:  Katariina Tamm  •  Markus Truup  •  Ingmar Jõela  •  Raivo Adlas

Andreas, a dark poet, and Lo, yet to capture the perfect photo, are a couple who haven't found success in their field. But when Andreas is asked to perform at the Press Photo Exhibition, their lives will change forever.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Silver Õun
CAST:  Katariina Tamm  •  Markus Truup  •  Ingmar Jõela  •  Raivo Adlas

Kangling (2022)

An ancient leg bone is found during archeological excavations. It's soon identified as an ancient whistle for performing old buddhist rituals. To learn more about the mysterious instrument, a young scientist flees to the countryside. Before long she discovers that ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Katariina Aule
CAST:  Silva Pijon  •  Grete Konksi  •  Carmen Mikiver  •  Raivo Adlas

An ancient leg bone is found during archeological excavations. It's soon identified as an ancient whistle for performing old buddhist rituals. To learn more about the mysterious instrument, a young scientist flees to the countryside. Before long she discovers that ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Katariina Aule
CAST:  Silva Pijon  •  Grete Konksi  •  Carmen Mikiver  •  Raivo Adlas