Sass Henno
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Sass Henno is an Estonian writer.
He attended Miina Härma Secondary Grammar School in Tartu
between 1989-2001. 2001-2003 he studied computer graphics and advertising in Tartu Art College
, then film and video directing in the Tallinn University between 2003-2005. Since 2007 he has been attending a master’s level screenwriting course in Baltic Film and Media School
.
He won the first prize in Estonian Novel Competition 2005 with his work Mina olin siin. Esimene arest. A feature length film based on the novel was released in 2008 (I Was Here
).
Henno worked in Estonian Television as an assistant and director. Since 2005 he has been a member of Estonian Writers' Union
.
He attended Miina Härma Secondary Grammar School in Tartu
Tartu
Tartu is the second largest city of Estonia. In contrast to Estonia's political and financial capital Tallinn, Tartu is often considered the intellectual and cultural hub, especially since it is home to Estonia's oldest and most renowned university. Situated 186 km southeast of Tallinn, the...
between 1989-2001. 2001-2003 he studied computer graphics and advertising in Tartu Art College
Tartu Art College
Tartu Art College is a public vocational university providing art education in Tartu, Estonia. It was founded on 1 August 2000. The school is situated in an old Karlova mansion. The director of the school is Vallo Nuust.-External links:...
, then film and video directing in the Tallinn University between 2003-2005. Since 2007 he has been attending a master’s level screenwriting course in Baltic Film and Media School
Baltic Film and Media School
Baltic Film and Media School is a publicly funded all-round film school created in 2005 as a college of Tallinn University, one of the biggest educational institutions in Estonia. The school is a member of CILECT association of film schools since November 2008...
.
He won the first prize in Estonian Novel Competition 2005 with his work Mina olin siin. Esimene arest. A feature length film based on the novel was released in 2008 (I Was Here
I Was Here (film)
I Was Here is an Estonian feature film, based on a novel . The story is about a 17-year-old boy who becomes a drug dealer, the decision that draws him into turbulent events he can't control. The movie was directed by René Vilbre and written by Ilmar Raag...
).
Henno worked in Estonian Television as an assistant and director. Since 2005 he has been a member of Estonian Writers' Union
Estonian Writers' Union
The Estonian Writers Union , is a professional association of Estonian writers and literary critics.-History:...
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Works
- Elu algab täna (Life Starts Today e-book, 2003)
- Mina olin siin. Esimene arest (I Was Here. The First Arrest; Eesti PäevalehtEesti PäevalehtEesti Päevaleht is a major daily Estonian newspaper, from the same publishers as the weekly Eesti Ekspress. It has a daily circulation of around 36,000....
2005) - Mereröövlimäng (Pirat Game; Troll 2005)
- Elu algab täna (Life Starts Today; Eesti PäevalehtEesti PäevalehtEesti Päevaleht is a major daily Estonian newspaper, from the same publishers as the weekly Eesti Ekspress. It has a daily circulation of around 36,000....
2006) - Südameasjad (Matters of the Heart; shortfilm, AllfilmAllfilmAllfilm is an Estonian movie studio established in 1995. The studio produces feature films, documentaries, TV-series and commercials.The list of documentaries produced include films made in association with the Baltic Media Center for the Discovery Channel the Professionals series...
2007)
Reference
- Toomas Haug, "Sass Henno, Robertino Loretti ja narkorealism" – LoomingLooming (journal)-Literary journal:Looming was founded in 1923 by the Estonian writer Friedebert Tuglas. Its purpose was the publication and popularization of Estonian contemporary literature...
2006, nr. 2, p. 300–304 (Sass Henno, Robertino Loretti and the narcorealism)