About Tõnu Virve
Lived 1946 – 2019 (aged 73). Tõnu Virve was an Estonian and Russian artist, film director, scenographer and film producer.
Tõnu Virve (18 June 1946 in Rõuge – 1 October 2019 in Tallinn) was an Estonian theatre and film designer and artist, producer and director.
In 1974 he graduated from the Estonian State Art Institute in theatre decoration speciality. 1975–1980 he was the principal artist at Estonian Youth Theatre. 1980–1990 he was an artist-director at Tallinnfilm. In 1990 he established the independent film studio Freyja Film (ERSFF).
Filmography
1979: "Hukkunud Alpinisti hotell" (stage artist) 1980: "Metskannikesed" (stage artist, costume artist) 1991: "Surmatants" (director, scenarist, producer)
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Who was Tõnu Virve?
Estonian theatre and film artist, director (1946-2019)
When was Tõnu Virve born?
Tõnu Virve was born on 18 April 1946 in Rõuge.
When did Tõnu Virve die?
Tõnu Virve died on 1 October 2019 in Tallinn.
What was Tõnu Virve's occupation?
Tõnu Virve was an artist, film director, scenographer and film producer.
What nationality was Tõnu Virve?
Tõnu Virve was Estonian and Russian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tõnu Virve. https://biography.guide/tonu-virve/
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