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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Elmo Nüganen reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Elmo Nüganen's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Elmo Nüganen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Demons, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Elmo Nüganen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Elmo Nüganen's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Elmo Nüganen.
| 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 | Flop | 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".