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Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Hannu-Pekka Juhani Björkman (born 11 February 1969 in Kannonkoski) is a Finnish actor who has appeared in theatres, on television and in films. In 2005, he won a Jussi Award for the best actor in a leading role for a film ''Eläville ja kuolleille''. Björkman was married to actress Minna Haapkylä from 2002 to 2014. They have two sons. Selected filmography *''Lakeuden kutsu'' (2000) *''Eila'' (2003) *''Pahat pojat'' (2003) *'' Lapsia ja aikuisia'' (2004) *''Eläville ja kuolleille'' (2005) *''FC Venus'' (2005) *''Joulutarina'' (2007) *'' Raja 1918'' (2007) *'' Blackout'' (2008) *'' Niko – lentäjän poika'' (2008) *''Haarautuvan rakkauden talo'' (2009) *'' Kuulustelu'' (2009) *''Kohta 18'' (2012) *''Armi elää!'' (2015) *'' The Eternal Road'' (2017) *''The Renovation ''The Renovation'' ( fi, Se mieletön remppa) is a 2020 Finnish comedy film directed by Taneli Mustonen. It tells the story of a couple, Jalmari and Maija, who inherit a house in need of a major renovation, taki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Hannu-Pekka Juhani Björkman (born 11 February 1969 in Kannonkoski) is a Finnish actor who has appeared in theatres, on television and in films. In 2005, he won a Jussi Award for the best actor in a leading role for a film ''Eläville ja kuolleille''. Björkman was married to actress Minna Haapkylä from 2002 to 2014. They have two sons. Selected filmography *''Lakeuden kutsu'' (2000) *''Eila'' (2003) *''Pahat pojat'' (2003) *'' Lapsia ja aikuisia'' (2004) *''Eläville ja kuolleille'' (2005) *''FC Venus'' (2005) *''Joulutarina'' (2007) *'' Raja 1918'' (2007) *'' Blackout'' (2008) *'' Niko – lentäjän poika'' (2008) *''Haarautuvan rakkauden talo'' (2009) *'' Kuulustelu'' (2009) *''Kohta 18'' (2012) *''Armi elää!'' (2015) *'' The Eternal Road'' (2017) *''The Renovation ''The Renovation'' ( fi, Se mieletön remppa) is a 2020 Finnish comedy film directed by Taneli Mustonen. It tells the story of a couple, Jalmari and Maija, who inherit a house in need of a major renovation, taki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Flight Before Christmas (2008 Film)
''The Flight Before Christmas'' ( fi, Niko – Lentäjän poika, aka ''Niko & The Way to the Stars'') is a 2008 computer animated Christmas film directed by Michael Hegner and Kari Juusonen. It revolves around a young reindeer named Niko who must overcome his fear of flying by heading to Santa Claus' fell to save him and his fleet of flying reindeer from a pack of wolves. The film was a Finnish production with co-producers in Denmark, Germany and Ireland. It was produced by Anima Vitae, Animaker Oy, A. Film A/S, Ulysses Films, and Magma Films. The animation was produced in Finland, Germany and Denmark, with post-production carried out in Ireland. A 45-minute television edit in American English, was produced in the United States for CBS under the title ''The Flight Before Christmas''. A sequel, '' Little Brother, Big Trouble: A Christmas Adventure'' was released in October 2012 in Finland. It is one of the most expensive Finnish films. Plot Niko, a young reindeer, is told by Oo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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1969 Births
This year is notable for Apollo 11's first landing on the moon. Events January * January 4 – The Government of Spain hands over Ifni to Morocco. * January 5 **Ariana Afghan Airlines Flight 701 crashes into a house on its approach to London's Gatwick Airport, killing 50 of the 62 people on board and two of the home's occupants. * January 14 – An explosion aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65), USS ''Enterprise'' near Hawaii kills 27 and injures 314. * January 19 – End of the siege of the University of Tokyo, marking the beginning of the end for the 1968–69 Japanese university protests. * January 20 – Richard Nixon is First inauguration of Richard Nixon, sworn in as the 37th President of the United States. * January 22 – Attempted assassination of Leonid Brezhnev, An assassination attempt is carried out on Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev by deserter Viktor Ilyin. One person is killed, several are injured. Leonid Brezhnev, Brezhnev es ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Renovation
''The Renovation'' ( fi, Se mieletön remppa) is a 2020 Finnish comedy film directed by Taneli Mustonen. It tells the story of a couple, Jalmari and Maija, who inherit a house in need of a major renovation, taking the situation to catastrophic proportions. Sami Hedberg and Kiti Kokkonen starred in the main roles of the film, in addition to which Hedberg portrays numerous supporting characters. The film is a Finnish remake of the 2018 Norwegian film ''Norske byggeklosser'', which in turn is a remake of the 1972 film of the same name. Director Taneli Mustonen says he got the idea for the film while presenting his '' Bodom'' film at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas, where he met Norwegians who were excited about the ''Norske Byggeklosser'' they produced. He later reached an agreement to direct the Finnish version. The house to be renovated in the film is located in Viljandi, Estonia. In addition to Estonia, the film was shot in Vihti, Finland. ''The Renovation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Eternal Road (film)
''The Eternal Road'' ( fi, Ikitie) is a 2017 drama film, based on a novel by Antti Tuuri, who also co-wrote the screenplay. The film was directed by Antti-Jussi Annila and stars Tommi Korpela, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Irina Björklund and Ville Virtanen. The film was edited and shot in Estonia in lieu of locations in Karelia. This was also the last film Lembit Ulfsak acted in before his death on 22 March 2017. Plot Jussi Ketola, a Finnish man, returns from America trying to escape from the Great Depression. He finds his country in great political turmoil. One night, Ketola is abducted from his home by nationalists and is forced to walk the Eternal Road towards Soviet Russia. Cast * Tommi Korpela as Jussi Ketola * Sidse Babett Knudsen as Sara Ketola * Hannu-Pekka Björkman as Kallonen * Irina Björklund as Sofia * Ville Virtanen as John Hill * Helen Söderqvist as Martta Hill * Lembit Ulfsak as Novikov Reception Jessica Kiang from ''Variety'' gave the fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armi Elää!
''Armi elää!'' is a 2015 Finnish drama film directed by Jörn Donner. The film is based on the life of Finnish entrepreneur Armi Ratia through years 1949–1968 when she founded the textile and clothing company Marimekko and led it to international success. Written in a form of metafiction, the film follows a theatre group preparing a play of Ratia. In March 2016 the film received two Jussi Awards, for screenplay by Karoliina Lindgren and scenic design by Otso Linnalaakso. Main cast *Minna Haapkylä as Armi Ratia / Maria * Hannu-Pekka Björkman as Viljo Ratia *Laura Birn as Leena *Rea Mauranen Rea Mauranen (born 25 April 1949 in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish television actress who has appeared in several Finnish films. Mauranen made her debut on TV in 1974, and has worked consistently ever since mostly appearing on Finnish televis ... as Kerttu References 2015 drama films Films directed by Jörn Donner Films set in Finland Films shot in Finland Metafictional w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kohta 18
''Almost 18'' ( fi, Kohta 18) is a 2012 Finnish film. It is the first feature film by director Maarit Lalli who also wrote the screenplay with her son Henrik Mäki-Tanila, one of the main actors in the film. Plot ''Kohta 18'' tells six stories of five teenage boys on the edge of adulthood. Karri, Pete, André, Akseli and Joni are dealing with same issues as every other young man; fears and hopes for future, disillusions and problems with parents. Henrik Mäki-Tanila has said that some parts of the stories are taken from his own experiences as a teenager, as well as from the lives of his friends. Reception The film has received mixed to positive reviews. Some critics have not been impressed by the work of mostly amateur cast, while others have complimented Lalli for creating a genuinely honest and authentic portrait of what it is to be a young adult in Finland in 2012. Harri Närhi of ''City'' noticed that the filmmakers are in love with their characters and are therefore makin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Interrogation (film)
''The Interrogation'' ( fi, Kuulustelu) is a 2009 Finnish war drama film directed by Jörn Donner. The plot focuses on the interrogation of Kerttu Nuorteva (played by Minna Haapkylä, who won the Jussi Award for best lead actress for her performance) during the Continuation War. Cast * Minna Haapkylä as Kerttu Nuorteva * Marcus Groth as Paavo Kastari *Hannu-Pekka Björkman as Toivo Suominen *Lauri Nurkse as Otto Kumenius *Kristiina Elstelä as Mrs. Grahn * Rea Mauranen as Dr. Schwanck *Pertti Sveholm as Arvo Tuominen *Mikko Reitala as Arno Anthoni Arno Kalervo Anthoni (11 August 1900 – 9 August 1961) was a Finnish lawyer who was the director of the Finnish State Police Valpo in 1941–1944. He was openly antisemite and pro-Nazi, having close relations to the German Sicherheitspolizei. ... References External links * 2000s war drama films Films directed by Jörn Donner Films set in Finland Films shot in Finland Finnish war drama films 2000s spy film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The House Of Branching Love
''The House of Branching Love'' ( fi, Haarautuvan rakkauden talo) is a 2009 Finnish comedy-drama film directed by Mika Kaurismäki. It is based on the novel ''Haarautuvan rakkauden talo'' by Petri Karra. The film is about a married couple going through a divorce. Cast * Hannu-Pekka Björkman as Juhani Helin * Elina Knihtilä as Tuula Helin * Kati Outinen as Yrsa * Antti Reini as Wolffi * Tommi Eronen as Pekka * Irina Björklund as Marjut * Maria Järvenhelmi as Kitty * Kari Väänänen as Niilo * Anna Easteden as Nina * Ilkka Villi as Marco * Antti Virmavirta as Timo * Mari Perankoski Mari may refer to: Places *Mari, Paraíba, Brazil, a city *Mari, Cyprus, a village *Mari, Greece, a village, site of ancient town of Marius * Mari, Iran (other), places in Iran * Mari, Punjab, a village and a union council in Pakistan ... as Tiina * Timo Torikka as PK References External links * * 2009 comedy-drama films 2009 films Films based on Finnish novels Fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blackout (2008 Finnish Film)
''Blackout'' is a 2008 Finnish film written and directed by JP Siili. Main cast *Petteri Summanen as Pekka Valinto *Jenni Banerjee as Laura Koskimies *Irina Björklund as Anne Hartela *Ismo Kallio as Ismo Valinto *Lena Meriläinen as Hanna Kajaste *Mikko Kouki as Juha Pasanen *Mari Perankoski as Mari Koski *Mikko Leppilampi as Kari Tuikkanen *Eppu Salminen as Arto Suominen *Risto Kaskilahti as Risto Vierikko * Eero Milonoff *Eeva Putro Eeva Putro is a Finnish actress and screenwriter. Biography Putro was born in Vantaa, Finland. In 2021 Putro's film ''Tove'' was the Finnish submission to the 93rd Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film. Filmography * 2007 - ... as Annen avustaja References External links * Finnish thriller films 2008 films Films directed by JP Siili 2000s Finnish-language films {{Finland-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannonkoski
Kannonkoski is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the Central Finland region. The municipality has a population of () and covers an area of of which is water. The population density is . Neighbouring municipalities are Karstula, Kivijärvi, Saarijärvi, Viitasaari and Äänekoski. The municipality is unilingually Finnish. History Kannonkoski as a settlement name is very new, originally only referring to the rapids which connect the lake Kannonjärvi to the lake Kivijärvi. The toponym ''kannonn Maa'' was mentioned in 1552, referring to hunting grounds of the people of Sysmä in this area. The people of Pälkäne also had hunting grounds around the rapids and the name ''Kannonkoski'' may be derived from ''Kantokylä'', a village in Pälkäne. By 1558 the area had got permanent Savonian settlers, who established the village of ''Kantojärvi'' (transcribed as ''Kandoijerffuij''). Rautalampi, including this area, became a separate parish in 1561. Viitasaari was separa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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