Those Old Love-letters (1992)
A film about the life of Raimond Valgre, an Estonian songwriter and singer of the 1930s and 40s, the political changes of his country and his life after the war when his songs were considered not suitable for the Soviet way of life.
Director: Mati Põldre
Genre: Romance, Drama, Music
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date: June 6, 1992
Cast
- Rain Simmul - Raimond
- Liis Tappo-Treial - Alice
- Ülle Kaljuste - Emma
- Marika Korolev-Pihelpuu - Eva
- Kärt Tomingas - Lily
- Lii Tedre - Mother
- Marina Levtova - Niina
- Jaan Rekkor - Muna
- Tõnu Kilgas - Leo
- Andres Lepik - Ants
Screenplay
Music: Tõnis Kõrvits
Cinematography: Aleksander Razumov
Editing: Kersti Miilen
Production: Freyja Film, Eesti Televisioon, Eesti Moedisain
Country: Estonia
Language: English, Eesti, Pусский, svenska
Original Language: et
Themes
Jazz Piano and Improvisation Master, Soul Music and Diva Power, Musician Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
talent, biography, downfall, alcohol abuse
More Films by Director: Mati Põldre
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Those Old Love-letters about?
- A film about the life of Raimond Valgre, an Estonian songwriter and singer of the 1930s and 40s, the political changes of his country and his life after the war when his songs were considered not suitable for the Soviet way of life.
- Who directed Those Old Love-letters?
- Those Old Love-letters was directed by Mati Põldre.
- Who stars in Those Old Love-letters?
- Those Old Love-letters stars Rain Simmul, Liis Tappo-Treial, Ülle Kaljuste, Marika Korolev-Pihelpuu, Kärt Tomingas, Lii Tedre.
- How long is Those Old Love-letters?
- Those Old Love-letters has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is Those Old Love-letters?
- Those Old Love-letters is a Romance, Drama, Music film.
- Where was Those Old Love-letters produced?
- Those Old Love-letters was produced in Estonia.
- What are the themes of Those Old Love-letters?
- The themes of Those Old Love-letters include: Jazz Piano and Improvisation Master, Soul Music and Diva Power, Musician Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.