Kristjan Svirgsden

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Kristjan Svirgsden

Born — Died

1954-09-13 — 2026-07-16

Place of birth

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

Known for

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Credits

10 titles

Kristjan Svirgsden (September 13, 1954, Tallinn – July 16, 2026) was an Estonian director, cinematographer, documentary filmmaker, and columnist.

Known for

Greening Kunda poster
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Captures the severe dust pollution caused by the Kunda cement plant in Estonia between 1995-1997. Broadcast globally in over 100 countries, the film sparked significant local controversy for its bleak and one-sided depiction of the town.

Greening Kunda

1998

Valulävi poster
NR

Ants Tosin, a police major with thirty years of experience, has served as the Aegviidu district inspector for the last 15 years. The film shows the everyday police work in a small town, giving a poetic portrait of Ants Tosin.

Valulävi

1985

Heinz Valk poster
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Heinz Valk is the troubadour of the Singing Revolution, an artist and a social activist who has become famous for his sentence: "Some day we will win for no matter what!" Documentary tells the story about Heinz - a founder of People's Front, a witty caricature artist, an independent and idealistic thinker who despises consumer mentality. The historical cliche "Every revolution devours its children" applies to Heinz Valk. This film is a recording of the daily life and thoughts of an elderly man; yet, it gives a general overview about creative people in politics who after retiring won't classify either as true artists or politicians.

Heinz Valk

2014

Pöial-Liisid poster
NR

The film introduces the V.Klementi Sewing Factory and tells the story of its youngest employees, 15-16-year-old girls who are still looking for their place in life.

Pöial-Liisid

1984

Vabandage, ma monteerisin teiega poster
NR

Salme Kõrvemann, editor at the Estonian Telefilm studio, worked in this position for 35 years. She is a living history of Estonian film history. Contains excerpts from the films she edited.

Vabandage, ma monteerisin teiega

1994

Bank Robbery poster
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When a former fistfighter Madis leaves the prison, he feels he will get another chance in life. Nothing can go wrong this time. Madis will be accompanied by his nephew who has something completely opposite in his mind. A game begins where both the weak and the strong get more and more opportunities.

Bank Robbery

2009

Film credits

Behind the camera

Greening Kunda poster
NR

Captures the severe dust pollution caused by the Kunda cement plant in Estonia between 1995-1997. Broadcast globally in over 100 countries, the film sparked significant local controversy for its bleak and one-sided depiction of the town.

Greening Kunda

1998

Greening Kunda poster
NR

Captures the severe dust pollution caused by the Kunda cement plant in Estonia between 1995-1997. Broadcast globally in over 100 countries, the film sparked significant local controversy for its bleak and one-sided depiction of the town.

Greening Kunda

1998

Valulävi poster
NR

Ants Tosin, a police major with thirty years of experience, has served as the Aegviidu district inspector for the last 15 years. The film shows the everyday police work in a small town, giving a poetic portrait of Ants Tosin.

Valulävi

1985

Heinz Valk poster
NR

Heinz Valk is the troubadour of the Singing Revolution, an artist and a social activist who has become famous for his sentence: "Some day we will win for no matter what!" Documentary tells the story about Heinz - a founder of People's Front, a witty caricature artist, an independent and idealistic thinker who despises consumer mentality. The historical cliche "Every revolution devours its children" applies to Heinz Valk. This film is a recording of the daily life and thoughts of an elderly man; yet, it gives a general overview about creative people in politics who after retiring won't classify either as true artists or politicians.

Heinz Valk

2014

Heinz Valk poster
NR

Heinz Valk is the troubadour of the Singing Revolution, an artist and a social activist who has become famous for his sentence: "Some day we will win for no matter what!" Documentary tells the story about Heinz - a founder of People's Front, a witty caricature artist, an independent and idealistic thinker who despises consumer mentality. The historical cliche "Every revolution devours its children" applies to Heinz Valk. This film is a recording of the daily life and thoughts of an elderly man; yet, it gives a general overview about creative people in politics who after retiring won't classify either as true artists or politicians.

Heinz Valk

2014

Pöial-Liisid poster
NR

The film introduces the V.Klementi Sewing Factory and tells the story of its youngest employees, 15-16-year-old girls who are still looking for their place in life.

Pöial-Liisid

1984

Vabandage, ma monteerisin teiega poster
NR

Salme Kõrvemann, editor at the Estonian Telefilm studio, worked in this position for 35 years. She is a living history of Estonian film history. Contains excerpts from the films she edited.

Vabandage, ma monteerisin teiega

1994