Johannes Pääsuke

Estonian photographer and director

Johannes Pääsuke - Estonian photographer and director
Born

March 30th, 1892
133 years ago

Died

1918
107 years ago — 26 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Estonia

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A prominent Estonian photographer and film director. Pääsuke played a significant role in the development of Estonian photography and cinema during the early 20th century. He studied at the University of Tartu and later worked on various photographic and film projects. His works focused on capturing the essence of Estonian culture and landscapes. In addition to photography, he directed several films, contributing to the country's burgeoning film scene. Pääsuke's legacy includes a commitment to showcasing Estonian identity through visual arts.

Directed the first Estonian feature film, 'Vari'

Pioneered landscape photography in Estonia

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