Nikolai Bentsler

Acting

Nikolai Bentsler

Born

1984-07-07 (42)

Place of birth

Tallinn, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Harju County, Estonia]

Known for

Acting

Credits

19 titles

Nikolai Bentsler (born July 7, 1984 in Tallinn) is an Estonian actress. He graduated from the Moscow Art Theater Studio School in 2006. He has played mainly in the Russian Theater, but also in several films and TV series. Most notably Lilja 4-ever in which he played Natasha's Boyfriend.

Known for

Revenge Office poster
6.5

A group of women create an organization named "Kättemaksukontor" to fight for the rights of women and help solve murder mysteries for the police.

Revenge Office

2009

ENSV poster
NR

A comedy-series depicting an Estonian family in 1980s that consists of a rebel-minded grandpa, two siblings, a mother, who is a member of the Soviet Socialist Party, and her lover, who is there, because the real husband is a captain on a foreign-going ship. Aand they have to share their apartment with a true communist and her son, who is an exemplary militiaman.

ENSV

2010

Lilya 4-ever poster
7.6

In a struggling post-Soviet community, Lilya a teenage girl is abandoned when her mother moves to the United States with her boyfriend. Facing neglect and poverty, she meets Andrei, who offers her a job in Sweden, giving her hope for a better life — and a journey that will change everything.

Lilya 4-ever

2002

The Look of a Killer poster
7.0

In this gripping thriller based on the novels by Finnish author Matti Rönkä, Viktor Kärppä is a former KGB agent who settles in Finland, the country of his ancestors. He tries to make a living as a private investigator and business facilitator for Russian migrants, but finds himself entangled with organized crime. He may look like a killer, but he isn't one.

The Look of a Killer

2011

The Poll Diaries poster
6.7

In 1914 on a family estate, Oda helps a wounded anarchist, and as their illicit friendship deepens, a family turmoil erupts as the war closes in.

The Poll Diaries

2010

Days Without poster
NR

After a chaotic episode with his wife, Russian-Estonian worker Nikolai is left alone with their one year old daughter, Sophia. As time goes by, he begins to doubt his abilities as a father and furthermore, if he will ever see his wife again.

Days Without

2022

Film credits

2020s · 5 titles

2010s · 7 titles

The Poll Diaries poster
6.7

In 1914 on a family estate, Oda helps a wounded anarchist, and as their illicit friendship deepens, a family turmoil erupts as the war closes in.

The Poll Diaries

2010

Living Images poster
7.4

The main character, Helmi, is born into the house of Baron von Strandmann in Old-Town Tallinn, in 1908. The only thing that she knows for sure about her past is that her mother was an Estonian servant girl. Everything else is a discovery during a life that runs the course of a century - a life that has quite a lot of surprises in store for Helmi. In this house she finds happiness and suffering, passion and disappointment. She grows up alongside young Erik and waits for her big love to blossom. But one floor down lives projectionist Julius - a man who is far from indifferent when it comes to Helmi. All of the biggest historical events of the century leave their mark on the house. Its hardwood floors have born soldiers' gruff boots and gentleman's shiny oxfords. Its walls have held the fates of people from far and near, foreigners and locals. Helmi's home becomes a German salon, a revolution museum, and a working class commune. And as freedom comes, real estate crooks start sniffing ...

Living Images

2013

Red Mercury poster
4.2

It's the early 90's. A new currency is in circulation in Estonia - the kroon. The former federal republic has become a world leader in non-ferrous metal exports. There is a relentless struggle around this criminal business. It brings new victims every day. Estonia ranks first in Europe in terms of the number of killings. This is just the beginning...

Red Mercury

2010

Puolin ja toisin poster
5.0

An asphalt contractor, who has sacrificed his life to make a profit, finds himself in a financial dead-end. The ever gentle-minded road engineer Rauno Kannisto is hired to the construction site, to build a road that cuts through the vast forests by the Russian border. He knows nothing of the financial difficulties. Soon, Rauno finds himself in a situation where he doesn't know which way to turn. The sub-contractor becomes the main contractor, workers are loaded in containers from the other side of the border, and the contractor's wife has a smile that makes you lose your sleep. Middle of the Road is a dark comedy about loyalty and greed.

Puolin ja toisin

2013

The Spy and The Poet poster
5.2

Lonely secret service officer Gustav meets a mysterious gypsy woman. It soon comes clear that it is a trap set by the Russian intelligence. Gustav is ordered to continue the relationship to get a better understanding of the enemy's plans. Unfortunately, Gustav finds himself struggling with the task, as he is falling in love with the enemy. Is there a way out of this situation?

The Spy and The Poet

2016

Arne Dahl: The Blinded Man poster
6.3

Arne Dahl - Misterioso A failed robbery attempt at Sydbanken outside Avesta leaves one robber lying dead with a dart through his eye, but there are no witnesses to the incident and no perpetrator is ever identified. In Stockholm, three high-profile businessmen are assassinated in a short period of time, and Jenny Hultin of National CID is assigned the task of putting together a special team to solve the case before the assassin strikes again.

Arne Dahl: The Blinded Man

2011

Class Reunion poster
6.0

Three middle aged men are going to their high school reunion after 25 years and the troubles that come with it.

Class Reunion

2016

2000s · 3 titles

Series credits