Mart Kivastik

Estonian narrative mastermind, Mart Kivastik, was born in 1963 in Tartu, Estonia, and has been actively directing films since the mid-1990s. Known for his profound dramas and comedies, Kivastik's most renowned films include "Taarka" and "Üks mu sõber," the latter earning him the Best Director award at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. His authorial style is characterized by a deep exploration of human relationships and the use of vivid, often rural, natural landscapes as backdrops to his stories. Mart Kivastik, with his warm heart and unpretentious nature, has consistently proven that he is a storyteller who can bring the beauty and complexity of Estonian life to the silver screen.