Helle Kuningas

Born: 1949-06-10

Helle Kuningas (since 1978 Helle Ralja; June 10, 1949 Pärnu – October 10, 2014 Pärnu) was an Estonian actress. Kuningas was born in Pärnu to a family of journalists. Her uncle was an Estonian literary scholar, literary and theatre critic, cultural historian and translator Oskar Kuningas and her first couisn were chess player Merike Rõtova and writer Astrid Reinla. She graduated from Sindi Secondary School in 1968. From 1970 until 1972, she studied at Tallinn State Conservatory Stage Art Department. 1968–1970 and 1972–2010 she worked at Endla Theatre. Besides stage roles she acted also in films.


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The Fencer

as Parent at the School Meeting
Released: 2015-03-13

Fleeing from the Russian secret police, a young Estonian fencer is forced to return to his...

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Georg

as Lydia's Friend
Released: 2007-10-05

Unforgettable melodies, unique timbre and a memorable, soul-stirring voice. A mystery for women...

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The Ideal Landscape

as Asser's Aunt
Released: 1981-04-20

In post-World War II Estonia, Mait Kukemeri, an activist of the Young Communist League arrives...

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Games for Teenagers

as Teacher
Released: 1985-11-28

A sensitive girl struggles with first love and bullying in a 1980's Soviet orphanage.

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A Lady in Paris

as Lydia Tamm
Released: 2012-12-26

Anne leaves Estonia to come to Paris as a caretaker for Frida, an elderly Estonian lady who...

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One Times One

as 'Double'
Released: 1975-08-18

Having lived for his pleasure most of his life, floor polisher Ivan Karetnikov, on the threshold...

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