Voldemar Päts (cinematographer)

Voldemar Päts
August Eljari and Voldemar Päts (in the sidecar)
Born
Vladimir Päts

(1902-02-15)February 15, 1902
Tänassilma,
Governorate of Livonia, Russian Empire
DiedSeptember 1942 (age 40)
Resting placeAlexander Nevsky Cemetery, Tallinn
NationalityEstonian
Occupation(s)Cinematographer and actor

Voldemar Päts (born Vladimir Päts; February 15, 1902 – September 1942) was an Estonian cinematographer and actor.[1]

Early life and family

Voldemar Päts was born Vladimir Päts in Tänassilma, in the Governorate of Livonia of the Russian Empire (now Estonia), the son of the Estonian Orthodox priest Nikolai Päts[1] (1871–1940) and Ludmilla Päts (née Tšistjakova, 1879–1955). He was the nephew of the Estonian statesman Konstantin Päts (1874–1956), the artist Voldemar Päts (1878–1958), and the geographer Peeter Päts (1880–1942).[1]

Career

In 1931, Päts collaborated with Elmar Jaanimägi to create the first Estonian animated film, Kutsu-Juku seiklusi (The Adventures of Juku the Dog).[2][3]

During a visit to Estonia by Sweden's Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf in 1932, the head of state Jaan Teemant forbade filming, and Päts was sentenced to two weeks of arrest or a fine of 10 kroons.[4]

Päts died in September 1942 and is buried at Alexander Nevsky Cemetery in Tallinn.

Filmography

References

  1. ^ a b c "Voldemar Päts". Eesti filmi andmebaas. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  2. ^ Lõhmus, Jaak (November 1, 2013). "Mälestusmärk Eesti esimese joonisfilmi kunstnikule". Sirp. No. 41. p. 35. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  3. ^ "Esimene eesti joonis-trikkfilm". Nool. No. 75. May 1, 1931. p. 10. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  4. ^ "Kui kindr. Tõrwand keelas filmi". Rahvaleht. No. 14. February 3, 1934. p. 5. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
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