Merle Liinsoo

Merle Liinsoo is credited as the wigmaker for the 2017 film The Dissidents. Born on January 3, 1976 in Viljandi, Estonian SRR, USSR (now Estonia), Liinsoo’s work in cinema centers on the specialized craft of hair and wig design, a role essential to character creation and historical or stylistic authenticity in film production. The filmography entry indicates a single recorded credit in this capacity, suggesting focused involvement rather than a prolific career in the industry.

Wigmaking in film requires precision in matching textures, colors, and styles to a character’s era, role, or psychological profile, and Liinsoo’s participation in The Dissidents reflects that technical contribution. As a departmental specialist, Liinsoo’s work would have contributed to the visual cohesion of the pro…