Manfred Vainokivi

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.

Directed

1. Family Lies (2016) — Director
2. Mephistopheles (2020) — Director
3. Spit in My Face (2023) — Director
4. The Best of Salieri (2021) — Director
5. Valli baar (2008) — Director
6. In Bed with a Writer (2019) — Director
7. Baskin (2012) — Director
8. Beggar Writer's House (2012) — Director
9. Jolly Old Farts (2009) — Director
10. Long Live the Scandals! (2018) — Director
11. Red Cabaret (2016) — Director
12. Stealing Socialism (2014) — Director
13. 10 000 Steps to Smoking Area (2025) — Director

Also appeared in

1. The Best of Salieri (2021)
2. Spit in My Face (2023) — Self