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Manfred Vainokivi (b. 1964)

Born:
January 10, 1964

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Manfred Vainokivi is a documentary filmmaker with a unique signature. In 10 years, he has made both experimental as well as more traditional documentaries. His films have screened in competition at Leipzig DoK and IDFA, and earned best documentary titles at home in Estonia.

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Film Performances

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Film Production

Assistant Production Design:
2023  Mo Mamma

Camera Operator:
1987  Sulev Nõmmik
2023  Mo Mamma

Cinematography:
1987  Sulev Nõmmik
2006  The Blue Hills
2007  Greetings from Soviet Estonia!
2018  Rodeo
2023  Mo Mamma

Co-Producer:
1987  Sulev Nõmmik
2006  The Blue Hills
2007  Greetings from Soviet Estonia!
2017  The End of the Chain
2018  Rodeo
2023  Mo Mamma

Director:
1987  Sulev Nõmmik
2006  The Blue Hills
2007  Greetings from Soviet Estonia!
2008  Valli baar
2009  Jolly Old Farts
2012  Baskin
2012  Beggar Writer's House
2014  Stealing Socialism
2016  Family Lies
2016  Red Cabaret
2017  The End of the Chain
2018  Long Live the Scandals!
2018  Rodeo
2019  In Bed with a Writer
2020  Mephistopheles
2021  The Best of Salieri
2023  Mo Mamma
2023  Spit in My Face

Director of Photography:
1987  Sulev Nõmmik
2000  Madonna Is Not Dead A.D. 2050
2005  Mat the Cat
2006  The Blue Hills
2007  Greetings from Soviet Estonia!
2008  Valli baar
2009  Bank Robbery
2009  Disco and Atomic War
2009  Jolly Old Farts
2010  September
2012  Baskin
2012  Beggar Writer's House
2014  Stealing Socialism
2016  Family Lies
2016  Red Cabaret
2017  The End of the Chain
2018  Long Live the Scandals!
2018  Rodeo
2019  In Bed with a Writer
2019  The Story Of Peep Puks
2020  Mephistopheles
2020  On the Water
2021  Estonian Funeral
2021  The Best of Salieri
2023  Gori the Caricaturist
2023  Mo Mamma
2023  Spit in My Face

Producer:
1987  Sulev Nõmmik
2000  Madonna Is Not Dead A.D. 2050
2005  Mat the Cat
2006  Alien or: The Escape of Valdis in 11 Episodes
2006  The Blue Hills
2007  Greetings from Soviet Estonia!
2008  Valli baar
2009  Bank Robbery
2009  Disco and Atomic War
2009  Jolly Old Farts
2010  September
2012  Baskin
2012  Beggar Writer's House
2014  Stealing Socialism
2016  Family Lies
2016  Red Cabaret
2017  The End of the Chain
2018  Long Live the Scandals!
2018  Rodeo
2019  In Bed with a Writer
2019  The Story Of Peep Puks
2020  Mephistopheles
2020  On the Water
2021  Estonian Funeral
2021  The Best of Salieri
2023  Gori the Caricaturist
2023  Mo Mamma
2023  Spit in My Face
2023  Stairway to Heaven

Production Design:
1987  Sulev Nõmmik
2000  Madonna Is Not Dead A.D. 2050
2005  Mat the Cat
2006  Alien or: The Escape of Valdis in 11 Episodes
2006  The Blue Hills
2007  Greetings from Soviet Estonia!
2008  Valli baar
2009  Bank Robbery
2009  Disco and Atomic War
2009  Jolly Old Farts
2010  September
2012  Baskin
2012  Beggar Writer's House
2014  Stealing Socialism
2016  Family Lies
2016  Red Cabaret
2017  The End of the Chain
2018  Long Live the Scandals!
2018  Rodeo
2019  In Bed with a Writer
2019  The Story Of Peep Puks
2020  Mephistopheles
2020  On the Water
2021  Estonian Funeral
2021  The Best of Salieri
2023  Gori the Caricaturist
2023  Mo Mamma
2023  Spit in My Face
2023  Stairway to Heaven

Screenplay:
1987  Sulev Nõmmik
2000  Madonna Is Not Dead A.D. 2050
2005  Mat the Cat
2006  Alien or: The Escape of Valdis in 11 Episodes
2006  The Blue Hills
2007  Greetings from Soviet Estonia!
2008  Valli baar
2009  Bank Robbery
2009  Disco and Atomic War
2009  Jolly Old Farts
2010  September
2012  Baskin
2012  Beggar Writer's House
2014  Stealing Socialism
2016  Family Lies
2016  Red Cabaret
2017  The End of the Chain
2018  Long Live the Scandals!
2018  Rodeo
2019  In Bed with a Writer
2019  The Story Of Peep Puks
2020  Mephistopheles
2020  On the Water
2021  Estonian Funeral
2021  The Best of Salieri
2023  Gori the Caricaturist
2023  Mo Mamma
2023  Spit in My Face
2023  Stairway to Heaven

Set Decoration:
1987  Sulev Nõmmik
2000  Madonna Is Not Dead A.D. 2050
2005  Mat the Cat
2006  Alien or: The Escape of Valdis in 11 Episodes
2006  The Blue Hills
2007  Greetings from Soviet Estonia!
2008  Valli baar
2009  Bank Robbery
2009  Disco and Atomic War
2009  Jolly Old Farts
2010  September
2012  Baskin
2012  Beggar Writer's House
2014  Stealing Socialism
2016  Family Lies
2016  Red Cabaret
2017  The End of the Chain
2018  Long Live the Scandals!
2018  Rodeo
2019  In Bed with a Writer
2019  The Story Of Peep Puks
2020  Mephistopheles
2020  On the Water
2021  Estonian Funeral
2021  The Best of Salieri
2023  Gori the Caricaturist
2023  Mo Mamma
2023  Spit in My Face
2023  Stairway to Heaven

Writer:
1987  Sulev Nõmmik
2000  Madonna Is Not Dead A.D. 2050
2005  Mat the Cat
2006  Alien or: The Escape of Valdis in 11 Episodes
2006  The Blue Hills
2007  Greetings from Soviet Estonia!
2008  Valli baar
2009  Bank Robbery
2009  Disco and Atomic War
2009  Jolly Old Farts
2010  September
2012  Baskin
2012  Beggar Writer's House
2014  Stealing Socialism
2016  Family Lies
2016  Red Cabaret
2017  The End of the Chain
2018  Long Live the Scandals!
2018  Rodeo
2019  In Bed with a Writer
2019  The Story Of Peep Puks
2020  Mephistopheles
2020  On the Water
2021  Estonian Funeral
2021  The Best of Salieri
2023  Gori the Caricaturist
2023  Mo Mamma
2023  Spit in My Face
2023  Stairway to Heaven

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