Veljo Käsper
Biography
Veljo Käsper (May 13, 1930 Tallinn – March 16, 1982 Tallinn) was an Estonian film director and scenarist. 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.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 1979, 2h 15m • as Vootele
The story is about a woman, who has to heat up the company's sauna, because the bosses want to entertain foreign visitors. The sauna is situated in a small village where her ex-husband is from, and an old aunt of his is still living. In addition to having to face her bosses she also has to face her past.
Movie - 1980, 2h 15m • as Self
A documentary film about the rural cinematographer of Pukskiy volost in Valga County, Jaan Vihme — a man for whom bringing the joy of cinema to people has become both a calling and a hobby, as well as the beloved work of his entire life…
Movie - 1973, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Theater and film artist Peeter Linzbach in Kadriorg Park in Tallinn, at an art exhibition, drawing. Ants Eskola, Ivar Kosenkranius and Veljo Käsper talk about the artist.