Rein Kotov

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Rein Kotov (born February 17, 1965 in Raasiku, Harju County) is an Estonian film operator and film editor. In 1991 he graduated from Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography. 1985-1993 he worked at Tallinnfilm. After that he has worked primarily for Allfilm. In 2014 he was awarded with Order of the White Star, IV class.

Most Popular Rein Kotov Trailers

Total trailers found: 51

December Heat Trailer (2008)

16 October 2008

The young country of Estonia is dancing to the jazzy tune of the 1920's when on December 1, 1924, the capital Tallinn is overrun by members of the Comintern in an attempt to stage a Communist coup.

Little Robbers Trailer (2009)

26 March 2009

Can you honestly swear that at least once in your life you have not thought that robbing a bank is a good idea? Especially, if you're five years old and that bank has just thrown your parents out of a brand new apartment, because your father has lost his job.

Two Men on Train and Someone Else Trailer (2023)

28 April 2023

Peppered with elegiac undertones, this farewell story takes us to the world of old men getting ready to say their goodbyes to the world.

Armastuse lahinguväljad Trailer (1992)

28 August 1992

When the doorbell rang late night during the Soviet times, if was often the sign of military recruitment.

The Singing Revolution Trailer (2006)

01 December 2006

Most people don't think about singing when they think about revolutions. But song was the weapon of choice when, between 1986 and 1991, Estonians sought to free themselves from decades of Soviet occupation.

The Spy and The Poet Trailer (2016)

23 September 2016

Lonely secret service officer Gustav meets a mysterious gypsy woman. It soon comes clear that it is a trap set by the Russian intelligence.

Kalev Trailer (2022)

23 September 2022

The Soviet Union teeters on the verge of collapse in 1990 and tiny Baltic nations struggle to take back their independence.

The Little Comrade Trailer (2018)

23 March 2018

In the midst of Stalinist tyranny, six-year-old Leelo's mother is sent to a prison camp. Haunted by her mother's last words telling her to be a good kid, Leelo vows to be on her best behaviour in the confusing grown-up world in the hope that it will bring her mother back.

Fed Up! Trailer (2005)

09 December 2005

Kaminsky is a long-distance driver disappointed both in life and other people. His last duty as a drives takes him to Estonia where he decides to fulfill an old promise.

Jüri Rumm Trailer (1994)

26 May 1994

Jüri Rumm is a hot-tempered young peasant who is not afraid of either German barons or the Russian czar, barfights or disobedience to his master's orders.

City Unplugged Trailer (1993)

06 June 1993

In August, 1991, Estonia reclaims its independence from the USSR and brings to its national bank nearly $1 billion in gold bullion hidden in Paris for 50 years.

Burial Trailer (2022)

02 September 2022

Set in the last days of World War II, a small band of Russian soldiers led by intelligence officer Brana Vasilyeva, who is tasked with trafficking the remains of Hitler back to Stalin in Russia.

Tangerines Trailer (2013)

17 October 2013

War in Abkhazia, 1992. An Estonian man Ivo has stayed behind to harvest his crops of tangerines. In a bloody conflict at his door, a wounded man is left behind, and Ivo is forced to take him in.

Truth and Justice Trailer (2019)

22 February 2019

Estonia, 1872. The uncompromising new owner of Robber's Rise must battle with hard work, his spiteful neighbor and with his own family and beliefs to transform the poor land into a flourishing farm of his dreams.

Georgica Trailer (1998)

14 October 1998

The action takes place in post-World War II Estonia. An old man lives alone on a deserted island which the Soviet fighter planes use for nighttime target practicing.

Vene metalli ja US $ suudlus Trailer (1993)

01 November 1993

Documentary on the smuggling of Russian metal through Estonia. A profitable but dangerous metal business in the early years of the Republic of Estonia, when metal suddenly becomes a source of extremely rapid enrichment and a symbol of prosperity.

Two Hours to Happiness Trailer (2022)

01 February 2022

A poetical documentary about longing and searching for happiness between Estonia and Finland.

Pit №8 Trailer (2010)

01 December 2010

The eastern Ukrainian town of Snizhne, which prospered during the Soviet era when miners there were spoiled with all kinds of privileges, now lives in poverty.

1944 Trailer (2015)

20 February 2015

The events of the war in 1944, from the Blue Hills to Sõrve Peninsula. Shown through the eyes of Estonian soldiers who had to pick sides and fight against fellow brothers.

Visions of Europe Trailer (2004)

01 May 2004

Twenty-five films from twenty-five European countries by twenty-five European directors.

The Lady in the Car Trailer (1992)

12 December 1992

A young secretary, Helen, must take his boss's car to the garage. On the way she stumbles into unexpected déja vu adventures.

Father, Son and Holy Theatre Trailer (2010)

19 January 2010

Alar Sudak alias Elaan is the don Quijote of Estonian theatre - predestined to eternal loneliness. Sudak's dream to become an officially acknowledged actor has never come true.

The Second Coming Trailer (2008)

28 March 2008

After a furious battle Thomas doesn't bury his twin brother, hoping for his resurrection.

Supporting Role Trailer (2026)

04 February 2026

A retired Georgian film star, used to playing heroic leads, embarks on a cathartic odyssey after being offered a supporting role of an unpleasant elderly man.

The Fencer Trailer (2015)

13 March 2015

Fleeing from the Russian secret police, a young Estonian fencer is forced to return to his homeland, where he becomes a physical education teacher at a local school.

Memories Denied Trailer (2005)

01 November 2005

The documentary is based on the director's mother and aunt (twin sisters) who grew up under the terrors of Soviet occupation in Estonia.

Self-Portrait with Mother Trailer (2000)

06 June 2000

Edvard Oja is the object as well as subject of his own film. This is an honest story about chronical alcoholism, about the author's journey through treatment, religion, death and friendship.

Nazis and Blondes Trailer (2008)

09 May 2008

Veteran actors from the 3 Baltic countries - Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania - gather at a castle in Latvia to receive awards for their roles as Nazi villains in propagandist Soviet war films.

Standing by the Forest Trailer (1998)

01 January 1998

We don't have high mountains or dark valleys, so the forest has become a safe haven from invaders, diseases or other people.

Another Dimension Trailer (2012)

10 January 2012

UFOs and spirits can be seen in Salme municipality on the island Saaremaa. There are viking skeletons and the Sõnajalg family wind turbines coming out of the depths of the earth and a helicopter flying to a village shop scares away cow herds.

Our Erika Trailer (2026)

13 February 2026

The inspiring journey of Estonian track bicycle racer Erika Salumäe, as she navigates the pressures of fame, personal sacrifice, and national pride, redefining resilience in the pursuit of her Olympic dreams.

Georg Trailer (2007)

05 October 2007

Unforgettable melodies, unique timbre and a memorable, soul-stirring voice. A mystery for women and authority for men, his talent was revered by the highest ranks of the Soviet Union and millions of ordinary people.

Year of the Pig Trailer (2021)

02 February 2021

The documentary gives us a look into a year in Estonian recent history, namely the year 2019, which brought us a schism in our politics and our generations.

Fränk Trailer (2025)

21 March 2025

Following a serious domestic violence incident, 13 year old Paul arrives in an unfamiliar town where in his pursuit of happiness he makes one bad decision after another.

Vasha Trailer (2009)

23 January 2009

Tom, a wide-eyed, innocent sixteen year-old, finds himself an unwitting accomplice in a deadly game of vengeance and death when he befriends Artur - a Chechen man, hell bent on revenging the torture and murder of his family - on the streets of Tallinn.

Ruudi Trailer (2006)

24 February 2006

A family comedy about a 7-year-old boy, who's a devoted viking fan.

Searching for Light Trailer (2014)

26 September 2014

Raivo Hein is a successful internet businessman, amateur astronomer, astrophotographer and traveler. He is both an idealist and a materialist.

That Lost Road Trailer (1991)

18 February 1991

Teenager Juulius loses his mother and goes to live with Taavi, a wise fisherman. Juulius gets to know the daily life in the fisherman's village, falls in love for the first time, and realizes the complexity of the relationships between those of older generation.

Stairway to Heaven Trailer (2023)

03 March 2023

With his last breath Uu's friend entrusts him with the secret of how to go to the past. Uu is an engineer and doesn't believe in miracles, but the trick works.

Võlausaldajad Trailer (1992)

20 March 1992

Anxiously awaiting the return of his new wife, Adolph finds solace in the words of a stranger. But comfort soon turns to destruction as old wounds are opened, insecurities are laid bare and former debts are settled.

Somnambulance Trailer (2003)

19 September 2003

Autumn 1944, Estonia. Tens of thousands of people leave their homeland in fear of approaching frontline.

Mushrooming Trailer (2012)

21 September 2012

Politician Aadu Kägu goes to the mushroom forest with his wife Viivi to rest his nerves from the reputation campaign.

Call-girl's Christmas Trailer (1994)

13 December 1994

Portrait documentary about a country girl who has hopes for a better future and comes to Tallinn to sell her body in order to find happiness and make a living.

The Heart of the Bear Trailer (2001)

06 September 2001

A young Estonian goes to the Siberian Taiga to live as a hunter in a remote forest hut. He hopes to find his true self far from civilisation.

Goodbye Mom Trailer (2014)

19 June 2014

A story about a chance encounter that momentarily destroyed a successful and happy family life. All of a sudden the woman found passion and desire more important than her loving husband and cherished child.

Letters to Angel Trailer (2011)

27 January 2011

Jeremia Juunas Kirotaja has been fighting in Afghanistan; 21 years later he returns to Estonia to his father's funeral.

Handmaiden Trailer (1990)

16 December 1990

The family where Epp serves is preparing to receive important guests on whom the career of the head of the family depends.

To Each His Own Trailer (1990)

01 September 1990

Estonia in a turbulent era of change. Citizen A, a modest, indecisive person, with great difficulty and inner fear fits into the changed realities of the world around him.

The Last Phantoms Trailer (2006)

01 January 2006

The film explores a unique group of people, ballet lovers, whose lives have been captured over the years by the magic of the renowned Mariinsky (Kirov) Opera and Ballet Theatre of St.

Marathon Trailer (1986)

27 October 1986

Documentary about Hendrik Allik, a revolutionary and a communist, is not just a biographical film. The filmmakers have recorded several episodes from Hendrik Allik's life's marathon.

Pastacas Trailer (2009)

01 January 2009

When Ramo Teder makes music, he becomes Pastacas. “Pastacas" is in English a "ball-point pen," and Ramo likes to use this little instrument in his paintings.