Biography
Rein Maran (born September 13, 1931, in Tartu) is an Estonian cinematographer, director, and professor, most notable for teaching at Tallinn University.
In 1972, he graduated from a cinematography school. In 1967 he joined Tallinnfilm, and later Eesti Telefilm. On his initiative, he established the Stodom photo group and, in 1989, the Tallinn Photo Club. He is part the Estonian Filmmakers Union, and was its chairman from 1989 to 1993. Since 1996, he teaches at Tallinn University, as part of the culture faculty of film and video training. He has created a series of films about nature, which is also reflected in folk traditions. Maran has also worked with other directors, movies, and documentaries. He is part of the 100 great Estonians of the 20th century.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits

Suvisted Tammealusel
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2015

Charm of Sacred Groves
Role: Director of Photography
MOVIE • 2013

Charm of Sacred Groves
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2013

Charm of Sacred Groves
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2013

Charm of Sacred Groves
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2013

Rye Flower
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1989

The Story of Ilves
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1988
Elulõim
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1986
Ilus on maa
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1984
Ilus on maa
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1984
Sookured
Role: Director of Photography
MOVIE • 1983
Sookured
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1983

Ühe armastuse lugu
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1982

Ühe armastuse lugu
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1982

Ühe armastuse lugu
Role: Director of Photography
MOVIE • 1982

Vicious Animal
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1982

Vicious Animal
Role: Director of Photography
MOVIE • 1982

Vicious Animal
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1982

Forestback Summer
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1979

Forestback Summer
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1979