Rein Koppelmann
Biography
Rein Koppelmann (May 28, 1941 – June 21, 2014) was an Estonian civil servant and cultural figure, who also worked as an assistant film director and actor. He was the director of the Estonian National Library, then the State Library of the Estonian SSR, from 1976 to 1984. He has also been the administrative director of the Open Air Museum.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 1959, 2h 15m • as Raivo's Companion
When Vaike, a student and athlete from Tartu, arrives to Pirita-Kose-Kloostrimetsa speedway, the bikes are already racing with dizzying speeds. The same dizzying adventures will be ahead, when Vaike meets multiple-times champion Raivo, who has been dizzied with sports progress and young ladies, and with champion candidate Heino, who helps Vaike to prepare for competition. Vaike cannot “hold her horses” alone and counts for her sister Maret, who also in past have had helped her out from similar difficult situations. But this time also comes into play Maret’s fresh husband Ants, who is convinced that he no more mix up the twin sisters.
Movie - 1965, 2h 15m • as Harri
It's 1940 - the first summer of the Soviet occupation on the Estonian island Saaremaa. Teenagers stepping in their lives have important decisions to make. Should they support the Soviet regime or join the resistance?
Movie - 1971, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Joonas and Tiidrik are two men from the island of Saaremaa who recklessly escape from the German prison during the First World War. Yet, there are no peaceful times in their home country neither.