Theodor Luts
Theodor Luts | |
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 Luts, c. 1926-30 | |
| Born | 14 August 1896 Palamuse, Estonia |
| Died | 24 September 1980 (aged 84) São Paulo, Brazil |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, Cinematographer |
| Spouse | Aksella Luts |
Theodor Luts (14 August [O.S. 2 August] 1896 in Palamuse – 24 September 1980 in São Paulo) was an Estonian film director and cinematographer, brother of classic writer Oskar Luts. Theodor Luts was the first major figure of Estonian cinematography[1]
His Noored kotkad (Young Eagles) (1927) is generally regarded as the cornerstone of Estonian cinema.[2] Päikese lapsed (Children of the Sun) (1932), directed by Luts, was the first Estonian full length sound film.[3]
After the
Twenty-four films by Theodor Luts made in Estonia have survived and are held at theEstonian Film Archives.[4]
Feature films directed by Luts in Finland include Salainen ase (1943) and Varjoja Kannaksella (1943).
After
Caraça, Porta do Céu in 1950.[5]
References
External links
- Theodor Luts at IMDb
- Theodor Luts at Elonet (in Finnish), Films Luts made in Finland, accessed 24.5.2012
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