(20.03.1931)

Rein Raamat is regarded as the “Father of Estonian Animation” alongside with Elbert Tuganov and Heino Pars. Raamat established Eesti Joonisfilm in 1971 and directed 14 animated films during the years he spent in Joonisfilm. Some of his legendary works include “Tyll the Giant”, “Hell”, and “Colour Bird”. He collaborated with many renowned artists, writers and composers of his time and brought such men as Priit Pärn, Avo Paisik, Heiki Ernits, and Janno Põldma to animation.