Rein Aren

Rein Aren

Born: December 25, 1927
Died: May 16, 1990
in Tartu, Estonian SSR, USSR
Rein Aren (December 25, 1927 Tartu – May 16, 1990 Tallinn) was an Estonian actor.

In 1951 he graduated from GITIS' Estonian studio. From 1946 until 1949, he was a choir singer and ballet dancer at Vanemuine theatre. From 1951 until 1972, and again from 1979, he worked at Estonian Drama Theatre. From 1973 until 1979, he worked at Russian Theatre. Besides theatre roles he played also in several films. His younger brother was ballet dancer and actor Väino Aren.

Movies for Rein Aren...

Friends, Comrades
Title: Friends, Comrades
Character: Igumeni
Released: November 16, 1990
Type: Movie
The boisterous good humor of Jurmala, the nickel-mine owner, is, if anything, only barely dented by the raging battles in Finland before, during and after World War Two. In fact, everywhere he goes, he meets prospective customers on all sides of the conflict with his all-inclusive greeting "Friends, Comrades." Indeed, the resource he is wrenching from the earth's bowels is necessary to all forms of industrial activity, and is especially necessary for military applications. Thus, he has no reason to fear that he will ever run out of customers. This doesn't prevent him from using every possible means to entice them. At home, his relationship with his wife is not so prosperous, and they resort to some extraordinary means to try and keep on an even keel.
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Regina
Title: Regina
Character: Ants' Father
Released: June 2, 1990
Type: Movie
Regina is a beautiful, educated and independent woman whose boyfriend tells her that he is going to marry a young girl expecting a baby. As Regina inherits a house in a little town, an opportunity arises to change her life.
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Entrance to Labyrinth
Title: Entrance to Labyrinth
Character: Froben
Released: May 1, 1990
Type: Movie
The actions of this mystery movie takes both in the past (in medieval times, as the scientists' hallucinations) and in the days of Perestroika.
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Title: Entrance to the Maze
Character: Froben - knigoizdatel
Released: May 1, 1990
Type: TV
A Russian mystery miniseries set both in medieval times and in the days of Perestroika.
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Doctor Stockmann
Title: Doctor Stockmann
Character: Morten Kiil
Released: July 10, 1989
Type: Movie
Toomas Stockmann, the head doctor of a water clinic built in a small town by the sea, discovers that the facility is threatened by an infection caused by construction errors in the waterworks. The powerful mayor Peter Stockmann, the doctor's brother, has used his position and connections for commercial and political gain and has ignored the doctor's warnings. The upper class of the town initially supports the doctor's decision to reveal the truth, but the mayor changes due to pressure and personal interests. Dr. Stockmann is labeled an enemy of the people. He must choose whether to stick to his ideas, at the risk of his family, or surrender to demagoguery.
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The Witch
Title: The Witch
Released: January 1, 1988
Type: Movie
Everything seems to be fine in the life of a young woman who works as a paramedic. She has chosen a profession that requires understanding and compassion, but she herself needs help in quieting the restlessness in her soul. As a doctor, she lacks an emotional bond when interacting with her patients, she feels alienated from her surroundings and her fellow people.
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Title: Документ Р
Released: August 7, 1985
Type: TV
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Karoliine's Silver Yarn
Title: Karoliine's Silver Yarn
Character: King
Released: May 16, 1985
Type: Movie
Karoliine is a spoiled and selfish princess who will meet swamp ogres and sleep fairies, a mermaid and a werewolf on her journey. A bunch of robbers will take her to their cave. Despite having a smart and helpful guide Kaspar with her, Karoliine has to get rid of her selfishness and inconsideration towards others. She is gradually becoming braver and good-hearted that will eventually lead her to the presence of real love.
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European Story
Title: European Story
Released: September 21, 1984
Type: Movie
Two candidates are vying for the post of mayor of one of the major Western European cities - the Social Democrat Dr. Hayden and the "free nationalist" Alden. On the eve of the election, an independent journalist receives documents confirming Alden's connection with the secret services. He becomes the object of blackmail, but does not change his intentions to expose Alden.
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Title: Russia Is Young
Character: Снивин
Released: January 4, 1984
Type: TV
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Corrida
Title: Corrida
Character: Osvald Rass
Released: February 28, 1983
Type: Movie
Drama, romance based on Teet Kallas book Corrida.
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The Smacking Sea
Title: The Smacking Sea
Character: Jaak Niilus
Released: November 20, 1981
Type: Movie
The Smacking Sea is a film about the work of traditional seal hunters on the smacking Baltic Sea and their life in the coastal village.
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Wedding Photo
Title: Wedding Photo
Character: Ants
Released: June 1, 1980
Type: Movie
An old man saves the life of another. The rescued man happens to be an alien capable of time travel. Soon they both land in the past, on the old man's wedding day. As one might suspect from such a situation ethical dilemmas arise…
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Pirates of the 20th Century
Title: Pirates of the 20th Century
Character: pirate captain "Master"
Released: December 10, 1979
Type: Movie
A Soviet cargo ship carrying medical opium gets attacked by pirates of an unknown nationality. The crew is left to die on a sinking ship but they manage to escape and now must fight the pirates for survival.
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Indrek
Title: Indrek
Character: Slopašev
Released: February 2, 1976
Type: Movie
Based on the second part of the pentalogy "Truth and Justice" by Anton H. Tammsaare.
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Dangerous Games
Title: Dangerous Games
Character: Major, Vanamehe isa
Released: August 22, 1974
Type: Movie
The capital of Estonia is occupied by Germans. Three local boys plan to blow up the cinema where the German soldiers often spend time at. However, their plans will change when they accidentally meet a mysterious stranger. A complicated and dangerous game begins where the rules are not set by the schoolkids.
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Forest Captain
Title: Forest Captain
Character: Clarinet
Released: February 16, 1972
Type: Movie
Sailing to South America, the sailing ship "Fortuna" gets stuck in a calm in the middle of the Atlantic. Heat and thirst drive the team crazy, knives are already flashing and the wind is being conjured in the darkness of the night. Captain Kihnu Jõnn has to tame desperate men and trade with heavenly forces in order to bring the ship's crew to the destination port, who want to leave him there.
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Black Sun
Title: Black Sun
Released: April 5, 1971
Type: Movie
The life and death of Robert Moussombe, the leader of an unnamed African state. Moussombe is a fictionalized portrait of assassinated Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba, and the film's events are a pastiche of the Congo Crisis in 1960s.
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Windy Beach
Title: Windy Beach
Character: Villem
Released: January 3, 1971
Type: Movie
The coastal people of Kaugatoma set out to build their own ship to earn a living independent of the baron's will. The baron does everything to prevent the venture, but still "Kaugatoma" raises its white sails. Unfortunately, the power of money turns out to be decisive both in the organization of joint activities and in the relations of the strong-natured captain Tõnis Tihu with the community and his loved ones. He abandons Liisu, with whom he has a son, and marries a wealthy widow. As a captain, he has the power to look after the welfare of the sailors, but he thinks more about his own safety. However, the winds of 1905 are already blowing over the sea.
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The Red Tent
Title: The Red Tent
Character: Karl Eggi (uncredited)
Released: December 23, 1969
Type: Movie
Torn by personal guilt, Italian General Umberto Nobile reminisces about his 1928 failed Arctic expedition aboard the airship Italia.
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What Happened To Andres Lapeteus?
Title: What Happened To Andres Lapeteus?
Character: Haavik
Released: March 20, 1966
Type: Movie
After a long night with his old war buddies, Andres Lapeteus regains consciousness in the hospital. How has confusion, bewilderment and alienation developed between these men who once fought together side by side? Is this the inevitable result of the Stalinist regime, the influence of his social climber wife, or the effect of his personal cowardliness and conformism? What happened to Andres Lapeteus?
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The Bicycle Tamers
Title: The Bicycle Tamers
Character: Karl
Released: March 10, 1964
Type: Movie
A comedy about a young inventor girl, a brave veterinarian, his athletic friend and funny cycling races, where not strongest wins, but true friendship and love.
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Traces
Title: Traces
Character: Robert
Released: January 13, 1964
Type: Movie
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Under the Same Roof
Title: Under the Same Roof
Released: January 26, 1963
Type: Movie
Mari has successfully led a collective farm in 1950s and fulfilled all tasks given from the authorities. Nonetheless, things in the collective farm become progressively worse. The Committee of the Communist Party sends its representative Peeter who learns that Mari acts as a tyrant for the local people. She has to resign during the elections of the new manager. Being without authority has a damaging effect on her so she starts to regain her position with the help of her old stalinist tricks.
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Dangerous Curves
Title: Dangerous Curves
Character: Raul
Released: July 21, 1961
Type: Movie
A romantic comedy about two rival motorcyclists who are in love with two twin sisters. It is a remake of the 1959 film Naughty Curves and was the first film shot in the Soviet-designed Kinopanorama format.
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Naughty Curves
Title: Naughty Curves
Character: Raivo
Released: December 27, 1959
Type: Movie
If Vaike, a student and athlete from Tartu, arrives to Pirita-Kose-Kloostrimetsa speedway, the bikes are already racing with dizzying speeds. The same dizzying adventures will be ahead, when Vaike meets multiple-times champion Raivo, who has been dizzied with sports progress and young ladies, and with champion candidate Heino, who helps Vaike to prepare for competition. Vaike cannot “hold her horses” alone and counts for her sister Maret, who also in past have had helped her out from similar difficult situations. But this time also comes into play Maret’s fresh husband Ants, who is convinced that he no more mix up the twin sisters.
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Uninvited Guests
Title: Uninvited Guests
Released: May 17, 1959
Type: Movie
Four Estonians who have escaped to Sweden during the war return to Soviet Estonia in the 1950s. The four saboteurs work for the Western Secret Service. Difficulties arise when they cross the border with an injured companion - the three have to decide what to do next.
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Yachts at Sea
Title: Yachts at Sea
Character: Juhan
Released: December 26, 1955
Type: Movie
After the war, young yachtsmen from the coastal town deal with daily work, training and competitions without knowing about the downside. Suddenly, mysterious events start to happen, testing the vigilance, ideological and moral beliefs of the local people.