JJ: Every Inch a King
Directed by Taavi Arus
Produced by Madis Ligema
Editing by Marta Pulk
Sound by Indrek Soe
IN PRODUCTION
Feature documentary
55 minutes
Supported by:
Estonian Film Institute
Estonian Cultural Endowment
Davai Laama
2026
“Jüri Järvet: Every Inch a King” is a poetic documentary exploring the life, work, and inner world of legendary Estonian actor Jüri Järvet. Best known for his iconic roles in Grigori Kozintsev’s King Lear and Andrei Tarkovsky’s Solaris, Järvet’s artistry carried profound existential questions and a universal human depth. But his story goes beyond the screen and stage—his thoughts, letters, and daily life paint a complex and singular portrait of a man who lived for his craft.