Elmo Nüganen
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Elmo Nüganen (born February 15, 1962 in Jõhvi) is an Estonian theatre director, film director, and actor. He has been the artistic director of the Tallinn City Theatre since 1992. He was a graduate of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre in 1988 and then a professor at the academy in 1998–2002 and 2008–2012. He directed the war films Names in Marble from 2002 and 1944 from 2015. Names in Marble was seen by more than 168,000 people in Estonia and was selected for the 2003 Taormina Film Fest, while 1944 had the highest opening-week audience numbers in Estonian film history and became the country's submission for the Academy Awards. Nüganen has received multiple awards for his work in theatre, including the Estonian Annual Theatre Award for Best Director in 1992, 1995, 2000, 2007, and 2010, and the Estonian National Cultural Award in 1996, 1999, and 2009.
Elmo Nüganen Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Elmo Nüganen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Elmo Nüganen's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 28% of Elmo Nüganen's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Demons, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Elmo Nüganen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Elmo Nüganen's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Elmo Nüganen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | One-Dimensional Man | Investigator | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Rebel with a Bow Tie | Self (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Conversation | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Dawn of War | Major Kurg | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Portugal | Boss | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | August välja | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Tangerines | Margus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Demons | Stranger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Mushrooming | Gas Station Attendant | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Purge | Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Father, Son and Holy Theatre | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Names in Marble | Armored Train Commander | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Love for Three Oranges | Pantalone | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Marraskuun harmaa valo | Tõnu Valjus | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Prompter | Robert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | For Crazies Only | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Sunday Only | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Serafima | - | Flop | Similar → |
Elmo Nüganen - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Elmo Nüganen?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Elmo Nüganen is "Demons" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Elmo Nüganen acted in?
Elmo Nüganen has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Elmo Nüganen?
Other notable films include "Love for Three Oranges", "Tangerines", and "Purge".