Leelo Tungal

Leelo Tungal (born June 22, 1947 in Tallinn) is an Estonian poet, children's writer, translator, editor and librettist.

Tungal studied Estonian literature at the University of Tartu. After her graduation, she has worked as a teacher, editor, drama and literature consultant for the Estonian Puppet Theatre, and as a freelance writer. In 1994, she founded the children's magazine Hea Laps, and worked as its editor-in-chief until January 2019. She has published over 80 books of prose and poetry for children and young adults, has written several libretti for Estonian composers, and has translated children's poetry and plays from Bulgarian, English, Finnish, Russian, and several other languages.

Leelo Tungal was married to composer Raimo Kangro; their children are writer Maarja Kangro, artist Kirke Kangro and cultural critic Anna-Magdaleena Kangro.

Leelo Tungal is known for work in writing across film and television. New Release currently presents 7 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Leelo: We’ll Laugh in the End, No Matter What (2025), The Little Comrade (2018), Miriam's Picnic (2007), Lotte and the Lost Dragons (2019), Raggie (2020), Miriam by the Lake (2017), Miriam's Kite (2013). The recorded credits span 2007 to 2025, including 7 movies and 0 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.