Andres Maimik

A master storyteller of the contemporary Estonian cinema, Andres Maimik was born in 1976 in Tallinn, Estonia. Active since the early 2000s, he has crafted his cinematic narratives mainly in the realms of drama and comedy with notable films such as "Cherry Tobacco" and "The Last Romeo," the former earning him accolades at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. Maimik's unique authorial style is marked by his nuanced exploration of societal norms, interpersonal relationships, and the human condition, often wrapped in a subtle layer of humor and irony. As a person, Maimik exudes an innate passion for storytelling that is as infectious as the narratives he weaves on the big screen.