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Esko Nikkari
Esko Nikkari (23 November 1938 – 17 December 2006) was a prolific Finnish actor who made more than 70 appearances on film and television. He was born in Lapua, and made his screen debut in 1974 in the movie ''Karvat''. Nikkari was a workhorse of the Kaurismäki brothers, with whom he first worked on ''Rikos ja rangaistus'' in 1983. His last role with Aki Kaurismäki was in ''Man without a Past'' in 2002. He starred in the 1994 film '' Aapo'' opposite actors such as Taisto Reimaluoto, Ulla Koivuranta and Kai Lehtinen. More recently, he has appeared in a number of Timo Koivusalo films such as '' Kaksipäisen kotkan varjossa'' (2005), which is the last full-length movie he appeared in. He died in Seinäjoki. Filmography Film * ''Syöksykierre'' (1981) - Kalevi * ''Poste restante'' (1982) * '' Arvottomat'' (1982) - Hagström * ''Koomikko'' (1983) - Potilas * '' Rikos ja Rangaistus'' (1983) - Inspector Pennanen * '' Klaani - tarina Sammakoitten suvusta'' (1984) - Poliisietsivä ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lapua
Lapua (; sv, Lappo) is a town and municipality of Finland. It is located next to the Lapua River in the region of South Ostrobothnia. The town has a population of () and covers an area of of which is water. The population density is . The municipality is unilingually Finnish. History In the early 14th century, permanent settlement began to spread to the Lapuanjoki Valley. Residents came from, among other areas, the settlement center of Suur-Sastamala in Upper Satakunta, which had good land and water connections to the north. The focus of Ostrobothnia's settlement was initially on the lower reaches of the Kyrönjoki River. The proximity to the sea of the Kvarken area, which is rich in natural resources, was especially attractive. Lapua at that time had some Lapps who considered the region their wilderness area. The name Lapuan was probably given by the coastal Swedes precisely because of the Lapps who lived in the area. The Battle of Lapua was fought between Swedish and Russia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crime And Punishment (1983 Film)
''Crime and Punishment'' () is a 1983 film directed by Aki Kaurismäki. It is the first full-length film by Kaurismäki and is based on Fyodor Dostoevsky's 1866 novel of the same title, ''Crime and Punishment''. The main character in the film is called Rahikainen. In 1984, it received two Jussi Award The Jussi Awards are Finland's premier film industry prizes, awarded annually to recognize the achievements of directors, actors, and writers. History The first Jussi Awards ceremony was held on 16 November 1944 at the Restaurant Adlon in Hels ...s: for best début film and best script. Plot A slaughterhouse worker, Antti Rahikainen (Markku Toikka), murders a man. A woman from a catering service who has arrived to set up a party is the only witness—she elects not to call the police but tells him to leave. As the police hunt him, Rahikainen skips work and begins to wander Helsinki, seeing an article about the murder in the newspaper. His coworker (Matti Pellonpää) tells him ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kivenpyörittäjän Kylä
''The Last Wedding'' ( fi, Kivenpyörittäjän kylä) is a 1995 Finnish comedy film directed by Markku Pölönen. The film was selected as the Finnish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 68th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Cast * Martti Suosalo as Pekka * Henrika Andersson as Meeri * Matti Varjo as Eljas * Tanja Kortelainen as Jaana * Jarmo Mäkinen as The Rockroller * Rauha Valkonen as Linnea See also * List of submissions to the 68th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film * List of Finnish submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film Finland has submitted thirty-five films for consideration in the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film category. The Award is handed out annually by the United States Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to a feature-length moti ... References External links * 1995 films 1995 comedy films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pekko Ja Poika
Peko (Finnish spelling Pekko, Pekka, Pellon Pekko) is an ancient Estonian and Finnish god of crops, especially barley and brewing. In the area of Setumaa, between Estonia and Russia, inhabited by the Seto language-speaking Setos, the cult of Peko was alive until the 20th century. Today, the Seto people (an ethnic group of Estonians in the south-east of the country) also revere Peko as their national hero and king, the name and figure are widely used as a national symbol. Legend In Finland, Peko is known as ''Pellon Pekko'' (Peko of the field). He is the protector of the fields and brewer of the beer, first mentioned by bishop Agricola in 1551 as the god of Karelians. Peko is sometimes associated with Estonian Pikne (Pitkne), Baltic Perkūnas or even Christian Saint Peter. Traditions Before Pentecost festivities, before the dawn broke, young Seto men held a ritual fight until the first drop of blood was shed. The bleeding person became the host of the next year's feast. Bl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pekko Aikamiespoika
Peko (Finnish spelling Pekko, Pekka, Pellon Pekko) is an ancient Estonian and Finnish god of crops, especially barley and brewing. In the area of Setumaa, between Estonia and Russia, inhabited by the Seto language Seto (; et, setu keel) is a dialect of Estonian or a separate language spoken by 12,549 people. It is sometimes identified as a dialect of Võro, or the two are described as one language, Võro-Seto. Setos () mostly inhabit the area near E ...-speaking Setos, the Cult (religious practice), cult of Peko was alive until the 20th century. Today, the Setos, Seto people (an ethnic group of Estonians in the south-east of the country) also revere Peko as their national hero and king, the name and figure are widely used as a national symbol. Legend In Finland, Peko is known as ''Pellon Pekko'' (Peko of the field). He is the protector of the fields and brewer of the beer, first mentioned by bishop Mikael Agricola, Agricola in 1551 as the god of Karelians. Peko is so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Winter War (film)
''The Winter War'' ( fi, Talvisota) is a 1989 Finnish war film directed by Pekka Parikka, and based on the novel ''Talvisota'' by Antti Tuuri. It is set in the Winter War and tells the story of a Finnish infantry regiment from Southern Ostrobothnia fighting on the Karelian Isthmus, focusing mainly on a platoon of reservists from Kauhava. The film was released in Finland and Sweden on 30 November 1989, the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Winter War, and in the United States in December 1989. The film won six Jussi Awards and was selected as the Finnish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 63rd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. Plot On 13 October 1939, reservists of the Finnish army are called up for active duty as the threat of Soviet invasion becomes likely. Martti and Paavo Hakala, two farmer brothers from Kauhava, Southern Ostrobothnia, join other men from the municipality in a half-platoon under the command of Second Lieutenant Jussi Kantol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ariel (film)
''Ariel'' is a 1988 Finnish drama film directed and written by Aki Kaurismäki. The film tells the story of Taisto Kasurinen (Turo Pajala), a Finnish coal miner who must find a way to live in the big city after the mine closes. Taisto's friend is played by Matti Pellonpää, an actor who appeared in many of Kaurismäki's early films, before his death in 1995. This is the second film in Kaurismäki's Proletariat Trilogy ('' Shadows in Paradise'', ''Ariel'', and ''The Match Factory Girl''). The trilogy has been released on Region One DVD by Criterion in its Eclipse box-sets. The film is included in the '' 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die'' list. The film was entered into the 16th Moscow International Film Festival, where Turo Pajala won the Bronze St. George for Best Actor. Kaurismäki has called ''Ariel'' his best movie. Plot In Finnish Lapland, a group of coal miners are demolishing the redundant mine that has provided their income for years. One of the miners, Taisto K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamlet Goes Business
''Hamlet Goes Business'' () is a 1987 Finnish comedy film directed by Aki Kaurismäki and starring Pirkka-Pekka Petelius. It is based on William Shakespeare's play ''Hamlet'', but the events are housed in a modern Finnish wood processing Wood processing is an engineering discipline in the wood industry comprising the production of forest products, such as pulp and paper, construction materials, and tall oil. Paper engineering is a subfield of wood processing. The major wood pro ... family business. Plot After the death of his father, Hamlet inherits a seat on the company board controlled by his uncle that decides to enter the rubber duck market. Hamlet is suspicious of the circumstances surrounding his father's death. Cast See also * Hamlet on screen References External links * * * * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hamlet Goes Business 1987 films 1987 comedy films 1980s business films 1980s Finnish-language films Finnish black-and-white films Finnish comedy films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jäähyväiset Presidentille
''Farewell, Mr. President'' (or ''Goodbye, Mr. President''; fi, Jäähyväiset presidentille) is a 1987 Finnish action thriller film directed by Matti Kassila and starring Hannu Lauri. It tells the story of a disgruntled waiter planning to assassinate the Finnish President. The film is based on a 1979 thriller novel of the same name by Pentti Kirstilä. Unlike contemporary Finnish films, the film is a thrilling film strongly influenced by post-classic Hollywood films.Jaakko Seppälä: "Kiikaritähtäimessä tasavallan presidentti", p. 225 With a budget of more than FIM 3 million, the film once received little attention from viewers and its reception were mostly mixed. However, Hannu Lauri, who played the lead, was awarded the Jussi Award for his chilling performance. Plot summary The main character of the film is Asko Mertanen (Hannu Lauri), a Tamperean waiter who have tall poppy syndrome. During his work, he sees the bosses of the city and the construction business elite cele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
