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Ilmar Raag

1968 - Today

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Ilmar Raag (born 21 May 1968 in Kuressaare) is an Estonian media executive, actor, screenwriter and film director, best known for his socio-critical film The Class. He was CEO of Estonian Television from 2002 to 2005. He is a well known columnist in many prestigious Estonian newspapers (Postimees, Eesti Päevaleht). He has written many scripts and directed critically acclaimed films, notably August 1991 and The Class. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 17 different languages on Wikipedia. Ilmar Raag is the 1,922nd most popular film director, the 259th most popular biography from Estonia and the 3rd most popular Estonian Film Director.

Ilmar Raag is most famous for his work as an Estonian screenwriter and film director, particularly for his acclaimed film "The Class" (2007), which explores themes of bullying and adolescence. He has also directed several other notable films and television projects in Estonia.

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Among FILM DIRECTORS

Among film directors, Ilmar Raag ranks 1,922 out of 2,041. Before him are Mark Duplass, Emily Atef, Philippe Falardeau, Kimberly Peirce, Ryoo Seung-wan, and Kevin Lima. After him are Chris Cunningham, Dagur Kári, Danny Antonucci, Neil LaBute, Shiori Itō, and Dan Attias.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1968, Ilmar Raag ranks 742. Before him are Roland Kickinger, Gabriela Pérez del Solar, Philippe Falardeau, Graeme Le Saux, Tetsu Nagasawa, and Francisco Clavet. After him are Gonzalo Lira, Vladimir Malakhov, Jeff Agoos, Christophe Ohrel, Niki Bakoyianni, and Qiao Hong.

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In Estonia

Among people born in Estonia, Ilmar Raag ranks 259 out of 351. Before him are Maarja-Liis Ilus (1980), Koit Toome (1979), Elina Nechayeva (1991), Martin Helme (1976), Marya Roxx (1986), and Urmas Paet (1974). After him are Jüri Luik (1966), Urmas Reinsalu (1975), Peeter Järvelaid (1957), Maret Ani (1982), Kerli (1987), and Eda-Ines Etti (1981).

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Among FILM DIRECTORS In Estonia

Among film directors born in Estonia, Ilmar Raag ranks 3. Before him are Priit Pärn (1946), and Elmo Nüganen (1962). After him are Veiko Õunpuu (1972).

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