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Personal Info

Known For

Writing

Gender

Male

Birthday

1973-12-25

Place of Birth

Jõgeva, Jõgeva District, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Jõgeva County, Estonia]

Martin Algus

Biography

Martin Algus (born December 25, 1973 in Jõgeva) is an Estonian actor, screenwriter, playwright and translator. Algus worked as a stage actor at the Ugala from 1997 to 2005, and has been working in the field of advertising and translation since 2005. He has also appeared in a number of films and in television roles. In 2018 his debut novel was published, titled Midagi tõelist ('Something Real').

Known for

Ment

Ment

In a humorous tone, "Ment" (Russian criminals called militiamen in Soviet-era slang) tells the story of the daily life of an ordinary police officer.

Bad Hair Friday

Bad Hair Friday

At an ever-accelerating pace, this thriller / dark comedy tells the story of 8 very different groups whose paths cross in the space of 24 hours. We meet a wide range of characters - from spoiled rich brats to real bottom-feeding criminal scum, and everyone in-between. In the best traditions of Commedia dell’arte, the characters each have easily recognizable roles

The Spy and The Poet

The Spy and The Poet

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?

Class Reunion 2: A Wedding and a Funeral

Class Reunion 2: A Wedding and a Funeral

Class Reunion 2: A Wedding and a Funeral sees the return of the three high-school friends Mart, Andres and Toomas. This time they are planning a memorable stag party for Toomas, but due to unexpected turn of events end up at a funeral instead. It has been a year since the unforgettable class reunion and our three friends have all reached new stages in their lives. The rock star Toomas (Genka) has finally decided to get married. Mart (Mait Malmsten) is having troubles with his wife. And Andres (Ago Anderson) has declared war on the female sex and decided to become a resolute bachelor.

Something Real

Something Real

In his search for human connection, Leo attempts to meet up with a woman he found on a dating site but instead falls into a severe blackmailing trap set up by Karl, who has a criminal past.

Dirt in Your Face

Dirt in Your Face

In the summer of 1987, Estonia languishes under Soviet rule, stifling free expression. 17-year-old Mihkel, a rebellious musician, and his rival Hendrik learn of a Finnish talent scout visiting Estonia. To impress him, they must journey to a distant rock festival on the other side of the country. They assemble a group, including Mihkel's secret love Liisa. Amid rivalry and chaos, they navigate challenges, discovering their true selves along the way.

The Dissidents

The Dissidents

In Soviet-era Estonia, three young mavericks drop everything and flee to Sweden, but soon learn the free world is not all it's cracked up to be.

Too Tired to Hate

Too Tired to Hate

This modern western depicting juvenile crime takes as its theme the struggle of an individual against a vicious circle of violence. The spiral of violence and revenge is only broken when one person conquers himself and refuses to continue the vendetta. Siim, a 14-year old who grew up in the streets, is only spared the violence because he has a natural antipathy to it. Ultimately he too is caught up in the fighting when he tries to save money for his girlfriend's Christmas gift and the cash is stolen.

The Wish Tree

The Wish Tree

Hoping to find ways to start living independently, Liina travels from the country to her cousin Ave in the capital.

Class Reunion 3: Godfathers

Class Reunion 3: Godfathers

The final film in the trilogy takes us on another wild ridewhich will stop at nothing and will leave no time to feel shame. The three best friends –Mart, Andres and Toomas, are back! And as always, they offer genius solutions to both their personal problems, as well as the audience’s spare time.

Class Reunion

Class Reunion

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

Revolution of Pigs

Revolution of Pigs

"Revolution of Pigs" is an adventurous youth comedy, taking place in a Woodstock-like milieu. The main character is Tanel, a 15-year-old boy, who, taking part of a youth revolt against the system, finds himself and his love.