Directing
Biography
Manfred Vainokivi (born January 10, 1964) is a documentary filmmaker with a unique signature. In 10 years, he has made both experimental as well as more traditional documentaries. His films have screened in competition at Leipzig DoK and IDFA, and earned best documentary titles at home in Estonia.
Manfred Vainokivi is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Spit in My Face (2023), The Best of Salieri (2021), Hetk Ajaloos (2017), Our Erika (2026), Rodeo (2018), Sulev Nõmmik (1987), Tsirkuselaps (2010), Disco and Atomic War (2009). The recorded credits span 1987 to 2026, including 25 movies and 1 TV show. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forDirecting
Movies25
TV shows1
Active years represented1987–2026
Place of birthTallinn, Harju District, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Harju County, Estonia]
Known for
MovieSpit in My Face
MovieThe Best of Salieri
TV ShowHetk Ajaloos
MovieOur Erika
MovieRodeo
MovieSulev Nõmmik
MovieTsirkuselaps
MovieDisco and Atomic War
MovieNo Me Without You
MovieSeptember
MovieThe First Capitalist of the USSR
MovieMephistopheles
MovieStairway to Heaven
MovieGreetings from Soviet Estonia!
MovieBaskin
MovieOn the Water
MovieRed Cabaret
MovieMo Mamma
MovieAlien or: The Escape of Valdis in 11 Chapters
MovieMadonna Is Not Dead A.D. 2050
MovieIn Bed with a Writer
MovieStealing Socialism
MovieMat the Cat
MovieThe End of the Chain
MovieEstonian Funeral
MovieFamily Lies