About Veljo Käsper
Lived 1930 – 1982 (aged 51). Veljo Käsper was an Estonian and Russian film director and screenwriter.
Veljo Käsper (13 May 1930 – 16 March 1982) was an Estonian film director and screenwriter.
In 1964, he graduated from Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography.
Since 1960, he worked at Tallinnfilm.
As a film director, he often dared to experiment with points of view that were not always in line with the will of the communist party ideology that was ruling at the time.
Filmography
1974 "Dangerous Games" (feature film; director) 1977 "A Time to Live and a Time to Love" (feature film; director) 1979 "Strateegia ja reservid" (documental film; director and screenwriter) 1980 "Kutsumus" (documental film; director and screenwriter) 1981 "Pihlakaväravad" (feature film; director and screenwriter)
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Who was Veljo Käsper?
Estonian film director (1930-1982)
When was Veljo Käsper born?
Veljo Käsper was born on 13 May 1930 in Tallinn.
When did Veljo Käsper die?
Veljo Käsper died on 16 March 1982 in Tallinn.
What was Veljo Käsper's occupation?
Veljo Käsper was a film director and screenwriter.
What nationality was Veljo Käsper?
Veljo Käsper was Estonian and Russian.
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