Acting
Jaak Johanson
Born — Died
1959-12-15 — 2021-02-14
Known for
Acting
Credits
2 titles
Jaak Johanson (December 15, 1959 Tartu – February 14, 2021 Tallinn) was an Estonian actor and folk musician.
Known for
On the shores of the Gulf of Finland, the ancient Finno-Ugric peoples originated a singing tradition of mysterious power called the Regilaul. These songs are the roots of Estonia’s renowned singing culture. Based on the continuous repetition of eight-syllable verses, they produce a haunting sound able to connect the fleeting present with the eternal circle of life. Against the stunning setting of modern Estonia, this film explores how Regi songs still fire the imagination today, weaving together people and nature through song.
Regilaul - Songs of the Ancient Sea
2011
A documentary about a group of activists in Tallinn who try to improve their quarter.
The New World
2011
Film credits
2010s · 2 titles
On the shores of the Gulf of Finland, the ancient Finno-Ugric peoples originated a singing tradition of mysterious power called the Regilaul. These songs are the roots of Estonia’s renowned singing culture. Based on the continuous repetition of eight-syllable verses, they produce a haunting sound able to connect the fleeting present with the eternal circle of life. Against the stunning setting of modern Estonia, this film explores how Regi songs still fire the imagination today, weaving together people and nature through song.
Regilaul - Songs of the Ancient Sea
2011
A documentary about a group of activists in Tallinn who try to improve their quarter.
The New World
2011