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As a demanding director aiming for the best possible
outcome, he realizes his ideas with the playful
avant-garde pop artist Leonhard Lapin and composer
Rein Rannap in “Firebird” (1974) as well as serious
artists Lepo Sumera and Jüri Arrak in the deeply
Estonian “Big Tyll” (1980). Grandmaster Raamat’s soulful
images proclaim inner balance and peace to the
world and his stories showcase future creators – the
figuratively thinking cartoonists Avo Paistik “Vari. Tee”
(1972) and Priit Pärn “The Simpletons” (1974).
The contemplative creator Raamat does not recognize
earthly boundaries – this is how the soul and
characters of the deceased Eduard Viiralt come to
life in the prophetic “Hell” (1983), which declares the
end of the demonic mechanical world.
Rein Raamat’s films have become indelible classics
of cinematography and reflect the uncompromising
artist missionary, whose motto is faith in art that
saves the world. Earnestly and candidly. With unwavering
commitment. Inside art and of art, artists
and for art, but always reaching humans. Timelessly
inspiring. And his films have to be seen to be experienced.
Cheers to the master and long creative life to
Rein Raamat!
Mait Laas
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