Juhan Ulfsak

Actor

Juhan Ulfsak image

Juhan Ulfsak is an Estonian actor with a striking presence in both arthouse and international cinema. His roles are characterized by precise physicality, controlled intensity, and a flair for atmospheric material. He combines stage experience with cinematic clarity, finding a convincing balance of restraint and power in characters with inner tension. Among his most influential works is DARK PARADISE (2023, directed by Triin Ruumet), in which he sets the tone in a psychologically dense milieu. He previously attracted attention in the poetically dark November (2017, directed by Rainer Sarnet), where he demonstrated his strength in idiosyncratic, visual worlds. He also appeared in Tenet (2020, directed by Christopher Nolan), underscoring his range from Estonian auteur cinema to global blockbusters. This selection reveals a profile that consistently focuses on character-driven storytelling and stylistically independent projects, while not shying away from international productions.

Films on Sooner

  • Concrete Night

    2013

    96 mins

    Drama

    Awaiting his prison sentence, Ilkka spends his last night of freedom with his younger brother Simo.