
Andres Särev
Biography
Andres Särev (February 8, 1902 Paistu, Heimtali Parish – March 18, 1970 Tallinn) was an Estonian director and actor. 1922–1926 he worked at Ugala Theatre, 1926–1928 in Endla Theatre, 1928–1930 in Pärnu Töölisteater, 1930–1940 in Tallinn Töölisteater, 1939–1949 in Estonia Theatre (whereas 1942–1944 its head), 1949–1968 in Estonian Drama Theatre. Besides theatre roles she has played also in several films.
Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles

Movie - 1947, 2h 15m • as Doctor Richard Miilias
Professor August Miilas has succeeded in hiding in his private house from the war. He thinks this is mainly caused by his complete devotion to science. As August is not interested in anything that is going on outside his citadel, his family members avoid disturbing him. However, the political situation disrupt August's quietude. Right in the middle of his domestic citadel, the professor finds out about dangerous secrets so that he must give up this apolitical attitude and open up for the new reality.

Movie - 1958, 2h 15m • as Juhan Laurisoo
Peeter Saarmann has grown up in the Raidma family with the knowledge that his father was a casualty of war and mother died during evacuation. He is a university student who prepares to get married. During renovation Peeter finds a pre-war newspaper article about an enterprise that seems to upset his stepfather. The night before his wedding day, Peeter runs into a drunk man who calls Peeter an illegitimate offspring. When Peeter hears the truth about his real parents from his stepfather, he has the feeling that this could become crucial for his future plans.

Movie - 1965, 2h 15m • as Principal
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 - 1968, 2h 15m • as Villa Owner
A comedy about two friends who made a bet over a rare postmark.

Movie - 1963, 2h 15m • as Vihvelin
Two proud fisherman families live on a very small island in Estonia. The two fishermen have always bore a grudge against each other. Their stubbornness and disobedience to German occupiers leads to dramatic events where staying alive is worse than death. Since it is impossible to escape public contempt, they have to decide how to redeem themselves.