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Joulutarina
''Christmas Story'' ( fi, Joulutarina) is a 2007 Finnish Christmas drama film directed by Juha Wuolijoki. It is the story of how an orphan called Nikolas became Santa Claus. Plot Many years ago, in Lapland, a boy named Nikolas is orphaned when his family are killed in an accident. The heads of the families in the village meet to decide his future and, as life in the arctic is difficult, it is decided that as no one family could care for him permanently, they would raise him communally, with each family taking him for one year and then moving him on to the next. Grateful, Nikolas begins whittling toys out of wood as a gift which, each Christmas, he leaves for the family that cared for him. It becomes a tradition from then, with Nikolas never forgets the children of those families that received him each year. When a blight hits the village, and none of the families can afford to take him in for the next year, he is taken in by grumpy hermit Iisakki as his carpenter's apprentice. Ii ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juha Wuolijoki
Juha Wuolijoki is a Finnish director, writer and producer and the CEO-founder of the production and distribution company Snapper Films. Founded in 1998, Snapper Films is based in Helsinki and Los Angeles and it's one of the leading production companies in Finland. Juha has a Master of Arts Degree (1995) from the University of Arts and Design ( Aalto University). He's best known as the director, co-writer and producer of award-winning features Gourmet Club' (2004), '' Christmas Story'' (2007) and Hella W' (2011). Juha Wuolijoki is a member of Producers Council in the Producers Guild of America (PGA) and the European Film Academy (EFA). Career Netflix and Amazon Prime in US have released feature films that Wuolijoki has directed and produced. One of the latest Snapper Films productions is ''Zarra's Law'' (2014), a crime drama set in New York starring Tony Sirico, Brendan Fehr, Erin Cummings and Burt Young. Finnish box office hits, family features Ella and Friends' and Ella an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ville Virtanen (actor)
Ville Virtanen (born 19 August 1961) is a Finnish actor. He has starred in several movies, including ''The Winter War'' (1989), '' Christmas Story'' (2007), and '' Bad Family'' (2010). He is also known for his main roles in Nelonen's crime drama ''Sincerely Yours in Cold Blood'' (2000–2005), SVT's crime drama ''Jordskott'' (2015), and YLE's and Netflix's crime drama '' Bordertown'' (2016–2020). Personal life Virtanen's father was director and actor Jukka Virtanen. His wife is Swedish-language actress , and they live in Stockholm, Sweden. Filmography * '' Ursula'' (1986) * ''Fakta homma'' (1987) * ''The Winter War'' (''Talvisota'', 1989) * '' Sergeant Körmy and the Marshall's Stick'' (''Vääpeli Körmy ja marsalkan sauva'', 1990) * '' The New Adventures of That Kiljunen Family'' (''Kiljusen herrasväen uudet seikkailut'', 1990) * '' Kuka on Joe Louis?'' (1992) * '' Harjunpää ja kiusantekijät'' (1993) * ''Hobitit'' (1993) * '' Reading Dostoyevsky'' (''Dostojevskia l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laura Birn
Laura Eveliina Birn (born 25 April 1981) is a Finnish film actress. Birn was born in Helsinki, Finland. She completed her master's degree from Helsinki Theatre Academy in 2008. She is most famous for her appearances in the 2003 film '' Helmiä ja sikoja'' alongside Mikko Leppilampi and most notably in her role in the 2005 film ''Lupaus''. In the United States, she is best known for her supporting role in the Finnish film ''Joulutarina'' (English title: ''Christmas Story'') and '' A Walk Among the Tombstones''. In addition to her native Finnish, Birn also speaks or understands English, Swedish, Portuguese, and Spanish. Her performance in the 2012 film ''Purge'' earned her a nomination for a Satellite Award for Best Actress. She appears in ''Foundation'' (2021) as Eto Demerzel. Filmography * '' Stripping'' (''Hengittämättä ja nauramatta'', 2002) * '' Pearls and Pigs'' (''Helmiä ja sikoja'', 2003) * '' Promise'' (''Lupaus'', 2005) * '' Christmas Story'' (''Joulutarina'', 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antti Tuisku
Antti Tuisku (born 27 February 1984) is a Finnish pop singer. He finished third in the 2003 '' Idols'' talent show, the Finnish version of ''Pop Idol''. Tuisku has sold over 300,000 records during his career in Finland. In 2016, Tuisku won the Best Male Artist 2015 award at Emma-gaala. His 2016 album ''En kommentoi'' received the Record of the Year and Best Pop Album of the Year awards. Career ''En kommentoi'' Tuisku's 10th album ''En kommentoi'' was released in May 2015. The album spent nine weeks at number one on the Official Finnish Album Chart. After the success of the album he embarked on the ''Peto on irti'' tour. In April 2016 he sold out two concerts at Hartwall Arena in Helsinki. The two concerts gathered together over 22 000 fans. Other ventures Tuisku appeared in the film ''Joulutarina'' in 2007. He has also voiced Arthur in the movie ''Shrek the Third''. In 2010 Tuisku won the Finnish version of ''Dancing with the Stars''. He participated in the ''Vain elämä ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cineuropa
The MEDIA sub-programme of Creative Europe or simply Creative Europe MEDIA (formerly The MEDIA Programme of the European Union) is designed to support the European film and audiovisual industries. Budget The goal of programmers is to increase the circulation of European works outside their originating countries and worldwide. The programme had a budget of €755 million for the 2007‒2013 period. Budget line divide: Distribution 55%Development 20% Promotion 9% Training 7% Horizontal actions/ Pilot projects 5%/4% Supported films MEDIA supported films include: 1991 *''Europa'' *''Delicatessen Traditionally, a delicatessen or deli is a retail establishment that sells a selection of fine, exotic, or foreign prepared foods. Delicatessen originated in Germany (original: ) during the 18th century and spread to the United States in the m ...'' *''Les Amants du Pont-Neuf'' 1993 *''The House of the Spirits (film), The House of the Spirits'' *''Orlando (film), Orlando'' 1994 *''Ni ... [...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] |
Kari Väänänen
Kari Kyösti Väänänen (born 17 September 1953 in Ivalo) is a Finnish actor and director. Domestically he is a member of the Ryhmäteatteri group of actors. He was introduced to international audiences by Aki Kaurismäki, and belongs to the list of his "trusted" stable of actors. Väänänen has acted in more than 60 movies. He has received two Jussi awards, for best male actor in ''Jon'' (1983) and for best supporting male actor in ''Trench Road'' (2004). His performance as the monster Gollum in Yle's 1993 television series ''Hobitit'' was praised in ''Helsingin Sanomat''. In 1992–1998 Väänänen was a professor at the Helsinki Theatre Academy. Selected filmography ;As actor * ''Jon'' (1983) * '' The Clan – Tale of the Frogs'' (1984) * ''Calamari Union'' (1985) * ''Rosso'' (1985) * ''Helsinki Napoli All Night Long'' (1987) * ''Leningrad Cowboys Go America'' (1989) * ''Amazon'' (1990) * ''Night on Earth'' (1991) * ''La Vie de Bohème'' (1992) * ''The Last Border'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minna Haapkylä
Minna-Maria Erika Haapkylä (born 10 June 1973 in Helsinki) is a Finnish actress. She has won two Jussi Awards; one for the best actress in a supporting role for a 1999 Veikko Aaltonen film ''Rakkaudella Maire'', and another in 2009 for the best actress in a leading role for ''Kuulustelu'', directed by Jörn Donner. Haapkylä was married to actor Hannu-Pekka Björkman from 2002 to 2014. They have two sons. Since 2014, she has been in a relationship with actress Joanna Haartti. Selected filmography *''Suolaista ja makeaa'' (1995) *''Rakkaudella Maire'' (1999) *'' Kuutamolla'' (2002) *''Helmiä ja sikoja'' (2003) *'' Lapsia ja aikuisia'' (2004) *''FC Venus'' (2005) *'' Charlie Says'' (2006) *'' The Serpent'' (2006) *''Joulutarina'' (2007) *'' Raja 1918'' (2007) *''Erottamattomat'' (2008) *''Kuulustelu'' (2009) *''Sovinto'' (2010) *''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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikko Leppilampi
Mikko Johannes Leppilampi (born 22 September 1978 in Pälkäne, Finland) is a Finnish actor, musician, and TV host. He is the son of Jukka Leppilampi (born 1954), a Finnish gospel musician. Leppilampi is considered to be one of the most promising stars of Finland's movie industry in the new millennium. He shot to fame as a result of his debut movie '' Helmiä ja sikoja'', for which he also won a Jussi award. Career In the 2005 film '' Kaksipäisen kotkan varjossa'', he starred as a poet in the early 20th century when Finland was part of Russia, working with actors such as Vesa-Matti Loiri and director Timo Koivusalo. In addition to acting, Leppilampi has been actively involved in the music scene. His first full-length album, which bears his name, was published on 10 May 2006. He has also sung on the soundtracks of some of the movies he has starred in. On 10–12 May 2007 Leppilampi hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 in Helsinki together with television host Jaana Pelko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikko Kouki
Mikko Kouki (born 14 September 1967) is a Finnish actor. He has appeared in more than thirty films since 1986. Selected filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kouki, Mikko 1967 births Living people People from Lohja Finnish male film actors Finnish male television actors 21st-century Finnish male actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Set In Lapland
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitized ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 Drama Films
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