Johannes Pääsuke

Directing

Biography

Johannes Pääsuke (March 30, [O.S. March 18,] 1892 – January 8, 1918 [O.S. December 27, 1917]) was an Estonian photographer and filmmaker. He worked as a photographer for the Estonian National Museum and was dedicated to recording the everyday life of Estonians in the early 20th century. In 1914, he directed one of the first Estonian feature films, Bear Hunt in Pärnu County (Estonian: Karujaht Pärnumaal).

Personal Info

• Known For Directing
• Gender Male
• Birthday March 30, 1892 (25 years old)
• Died January 8, 1918
• Place of Birth Dorpat, Governorate of Livonia, Russian Empire [now Tartu, Estonia]