Peeter Simm, a renowned Estonian film director, was born on a crisp winter morning, February 24, 1953, in the quaint town of Kiviõli.
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In the year 1976, a significant milestone was achieved by the individual in question, as they successfully completed their academic pursuits and graduated from the esteemed All-Union State Institute of Cinematography, also known as VGIK, a renowned institution in the field of cinematography.
