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Theodor Luts

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0.1 Popularity Aug 14, 1896 (84 years old) Kuremaa, Estonia

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.

His Noored kotkad (Young Eagles) (1927) is gener...

Biography

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.

His Noored kotkad (Young Eagles) (1927) is generally regarded as the cornerstone of Estonian cinema. Päikese lapsed (Children of the Sun) (1932), directed by Luts, was the first Estonian full length sound film.

After the Great Depression hit Estonia in the 1930s Theodor Luts produced mostly documentaries for a state subsidized film studio Eesti Kultuurfilm and also had a successful career in Finland. Twenty-four films by Theodor Luts made in Estonia have survived and are held at the Estonian Film Archives.

Feature films directed by Luts in Finland include Salainen ase (1943) and Varjoja Kannaksella (1943).

After World War II and the Soviet occupation of Estonia, Luts emigrated to Brazil with is wife, actress and filmmaker Aksella Luts, where he directed Caraça, Porta do Céu in 1950

Filmography 52

1950
1950
Caraça, Heaven's Gate Movie

Director of Photography

1945
Suviyön salaisuus Movie

Producer

1944
Hiipivä vaara Movie

Director of Photography

1944
Hiipivä vaara Movie

Producer

1944
Erehtyneet sydämet Movie

Producer

1943
Varjoja Kannaksella Movie

Producer

1943
Varjoja Kannaksella Movie

Director

1943
Maskotti Movie

Producer

1943
Salainen ase Movie

Producer

1943
Salainen ase Movie

Director

1943
Salainen ase Movie

Writer

1941
Jos oisi valtaa… Movie

Director of Photography

1940
Yövartija vain… Movie

Director of Photography

1940
Runon kuningas ja muuttolintu Movie

Director of Photography

1940
SF-paraati Movie

Director of Photography

1939
Lapatossu ja Vinski olympia-kuumeessa Movie

Director of Photography

1939
Takki ja liivit pois! Movie

Director of Photography

1939
Jumalan tuomio Movie

Director of Photography

1939
Helmikuun manifesti Movie

Director of Photography

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Theodor Luts Photo

Personal Details

Known For Camera
Gender Not specified
Birthday August 14, 1896 (84 years old)
Died September 24, 1980
Place of Birth Kuremaa, Estonia
Also Known As Tauno Luoto, Th. Lutz, Th. Luts
Years Active 1927 - 1950
Popularity 0.1
Career Stats
52 Total Credits
1 Photos