Voldemar Päts (born Vladimir Päts; February 15, 1902 – September 1942) was an Estonian cinematographer and actor.[1]
Voldemar Päts | |
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 August Eljari and Voldemar Päts (in the sidecar) | |
| Born | Vladimir Päts February 15, 1902 Tänassilma, Estonia |
| Died | September 1942 (age 40) |
| Resting place | Alexander Nevsky Cemetery, Tallinn |
| Nationality | Estonian |
| Occupation(s) | Cinematographer and actor |
Early life and family
editVoldemar Päts was born Vladimir Päts in Tänassilma, Estonia, the son of the Estonian Orthodox priest Nikolai Päts[1] (1871–1940) and Ludmilla Päts (née Tšistjakova, 1879–1955). He was the nephew of the Estonian statesman Konstantin Päts (1874–1956), the artist Voldemar Päts (1878–1958), and the geographer Peeter Päts (1880–1942).[1]
Career
editIn 1931, Päts collaborated with Elmar Jaanimägi to create the first Estonian animated film, Kutsu-Juku seiklusi (The Adventures of Juku the Dog).[2][3]
During a visit to Estonia by Sweden's Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf in 1932, the head of state Jaan Teemant forbade filming, and Päts was sentenced to two weeks of arrest or a fine of 10 kroons.[4]
Päts died in September 1942 and is buried at Alexander Nevsky Cemetery in Tallinn.
Filmography
edit- 1924: Mineviku varjud as Tuuletark (credited as Voldemar Step)
- 1927: Kevade unelm, director, screenwriter, supporting role as a construction engineer
- 1929: Dollarid, director's assistant
- 1929: Jüri Rumm as Pops
- 1931: Kutsu-Juku seiklusi, cameraman, writer, director
References
edit- ^ a b c "Voldemar Päts". Eesti filmi andmebaas. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ Lõhmus, Jaak (November 1, 2013). "Mälestusmärk Eesti esimese joonisfilmi kunstnikule". Sirp. No. 41. p. 35. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ "Esimene eesti joonis-trikkfilm". Nool. No. 75. May 1, 1931. p. 10. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ "Kui kindr. Tõrwand keelas filmi". Rahvaleht. No. 14. February 3, 1934. p. 5. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
External links
edit- Voldemar Päts at IMDb
- Voldemar Päts at the Estonian Film Database