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Jaan Klysheiko (2005)

Original title: Jaan Klõšeiko

Documentary Duration 30:30

Sünopsis

Jaan Klysheiko (1939) is a phenomenon in Estonian culture. He has graduated from the department of painting at the Estonian State Art Institute in 1960s; after which he entered the field of journalism and he became a book designer. His true passion, however, is photography and he has regularly recorded the cultural events in Estonia: Klysheiko's photo archives includes several thousands of negatives. The extremely jovial and bohemian artist with great sense of humour takes the film crew to a walk around the Old Town of Tallinn and to show the places related to his work and life while talking about his philosophy of life. Also, art historians and other artists share their opinion about Klysheiko and his work.

Partners and Sponsors

  • Kultuuriministeerium
  • EFI
  • Eesti Kultuurkapital
  • ERR
  • Rahvusarhiiv
  • BFM
  • Kinoliit
  • Eesti Filmiajakirjanike ühing
  • Tallinnfilm