Tõnis Kask

Tõnis Kask (2 December 1929 – 27 August 2016) was an Estonian film and television director and screenwriter.

Life and career Tõnis Kask was born in Tarvastu Parish, Viljandi County on 2 December 1929. In 1953 he graduated from Lunacharsky State Institute for Theatre Arts' (GITIS) Estonian studio. From 1961 he was the principal director and artistic leader of Tallinn Television Studio (part of Estonian Television). From 1982 to 1984, he worked at Estonian Television, and between 1984 and 1987, he was a director at Tallinnfilm. From 1987 to 1992, he was the chief editor at Eesti Telefilm.

Awards 2004: Order of the White Star, IV class.

Filmography

1958: Sirge ja Särevi Maa ja rahvas 1961: Simonovi Neljas 1980: Zahradniku Soolo tornikellale 1984: Daněki Lugu N linna kirurgiast 1985: Arbuzovi Pihtimuste öö 1989: Kaugel, ookeani serval 1990: Kaugete aegade lugu 1991: Vana mees tahab koju 1993: Talujutud maa ja taeva vahel 2006: Reekviem rukkile?

Television 1965–73: Karemäe ja Oidermaa Mis Koosta peres uudist? 1976–77: Vahemetsa Sünniaasta 1978–80: ja Poliitilised kired 1993–2003: Õnne 13