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Lasse Pöysti
Lasse Erik Pöysti (; 24 January 1927 – 5 April 2019) was a Finnish actor, director, theatre manager and writer. He was born in Sortavala. Biography Pöysti began his career as a child actor, becoming known to the Finnish public as Olli Suominen in the "Suominen family" films. The first of these films as '' Suomisen perhe'' (1941). Pöysti was 14 years old at the time of the film. Pöysti matriculated in 1945 in the Helsinki Normal Lyceum. From 1967 to 1974, Pöysti served as manager of the Lilla Teatern, with ex-wife Birgitta Ulfsson, and also acted in many roles in Swedish. During 1974–1981 he was the manager of the Tampere Workers' Theatre, and during 1981–1985 the manager of the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm. In his later career he has had many speaking roles in musical plays. He also had many roles on television, including the leading roles in the Strindberg plays ''Gustav III'' () and ''Erik XIV''. Another performance was the title role in the stage play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sortavala
Sortavala (; Finnish language, Finnish and ; ), previously known as Serdobol () until 1918, is a types of inhabited localities in Russia, town in the Republic of Karelia, Russia, located at the northern tip of Lake Ladoga near the Finland, Finnish border, west of Petrozavodsk, the capital city of the Republic of Karelia. The closest city on the Finnish side of the border is Joensuu, which is located from Sortavala. In 2021, the population of Sortavala was 19,215. History The district of Sortavala was first recorded in Swedish documents dating to 1468. Russian documents first mention it as Serdovol or Serdobol in 1500. It was ceded to Sweden after the Ingrian War. With the 1721 Treaty of Nystad, the settlement was joined to Russia along with the rest of Old Finland and was given the Russian name Serdobol. It became known for its marble and granite quarries which provided materials necessary for construction of imperial palaces in Saint Petersburg, St. Petersburg and its Ru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Finlandia Prize
The Finlandia Prize (; ) is a set of Finnish literary prizes awarded by the Finnish Book Foundation to "celebrate reading and highlight new Finnish first-rate literature." Considered the most prestigious in the nation, they are awarded annually in three categories: fiction, non-fiction and children's and youth literature. The prize was first awarded in 1984. The award sum (as of 2022) is 30,000 euros (originally 100,000 Finnish Marks). Works submitted for nomination may be in Finnish or Swedish and also works in other languages may be considered. Prior to 2010 only works written by citizens of Finland were allowed but the rules were changed when Alexandra Salmela, a citizen of Slovakia, was nominated. Since 1984, in addition to the fiction category, the Little Finlandia Prize () for the best student essay on literature has been administered by the Finnish Language Teachers’ Union in cooperation with the Finnish Book Foundation. Finlandia Prize in Fiction The Finlandia Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herr Puntila And His Servant Matti (1979 Film)
''Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti'' () is a 1979 Finnish-Swedish drama film directed by Ralf Långbacka. The film was selected as the Swedish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 53rd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. The film is based on the 1948 play ''Mr Puntila and His Man Matti'' by Bertolt Brecht which in turn is based on the 1940 Finnish play ''The Sawdust Princess'' by Hella Wuolijoki. Cast * Lasse Pöysti as Johannes Puntila * Pekka Laiho as Matti Aaltonen * Arja Saijonmaa as Eeva Puntila * Martin Kurtén as Attaché Eino Silakka * May Pihlgren as Dean's wife * Sven Ehrström as Fredrik * Rolf Labbart as Dairy manager * Tauno Lehtihalmes as Dean * Ritva Valkama as Emma Takinainen * Elina Salo as Chemistry clerk * Pirkko Nurmi as Liisu See also * List of submissions to the 53rd Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film This is a list of submissions to the 53rd Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film. The Academy Awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Adventures Of Picasso
''The Adventures of Picasso'' () is a 1978 Swedish surrealist comedy film directed by Tage Danielsson, starring Gösta Ekman, as the famous painter. The film had the tag-line ''Tusen kärleksfulla lögner av Hans Alfredson och Tage Danielsson'' (A thousand loving lies by Hans Alfredson and Tage Danielsson). At the 14th Guldbagge Awards it won the award for Best Film. The film uses ten languages: Spanish, French, Swedish, German, Finnish, Italian, English, Russian, Norwegian and Latin. Most of these words are very simple (''agua'', water), sometimes meaning something different from what they seem (Don Jose's military rank, ''Hauptbahnhof'', which means "central rail station" in German) and other times just being complete nonsense. Plot The film is very loosely based on Pablo Picasso's life, narrated by Toivo Pawlo, who introduces himself as Elsa Beskow. It opens with a quote by Picasso himself: "Art is a lie that leads us closer to the truth." The story starts with Picas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pikku Kakkonen
''Pikku Kakkonen'' (Finnish language, Finnish for "the little number two") is an ongoing Finland, Finnish magazine-type children's TV show shown on Yle TV2. The first episode aired on January 11, 1977 in television, 1977. It finished with a bedtime story read by the late Lasse Pöysti (1927-2019) and an East Germany, East German Sandmännchen, Sandman animation, setting the format for hundreds of later episodes. Currently the series airs twice a day (mornings and evening) on the weekdays and once a day (mornings only) on the weekends. The ''Pikku Kakkonen'' show is based in Tampere, and its signature melodies (The ''Pikku Kakkonen'' mail tune and the main title tune) have been made into mobile phone ringing tones. On October 25, 1983, Pikku Kakkonen introduced a new logo that consists of a moon, a flower, a teddybear, a doll, a ghost, a fish, and a bird which together form the number 2; this matches the frequency for Yle's secondary channel. ''Pikku Kakkonens current intro animatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moomintroll
A large number of characters appear in the ''Moomin'' series by Tove Jansson. The original Swedish names are given with the etymologies and word associations suggested by Yvonne Bertills in her 2003 dissertation. Main characters Moomintroll Moomintroll ( – invented mumin + troll, "troll"; also simply Moomin) is the protagonist of most of the books. In the cartoon strip Moomintroll finds himself beset by endless problems. He is a "moomin" – a little white troll with a hippopotamus-like big round snout. Moomin is very close with Snorkmaiden. They have a very sweet and romantic relationship in the early books. However, later on he and Snorkmaiden are not seen together as often and after ‘ Moominland Midwinter’ Moomin refers to Snorkmaiden as a friend. How their relationship is portrayed varies between adaptations. For example, the 1990 animated series shows him consistently, if shyly, returning her affections. His best friend is Snufkin. Snufkin is inspired by Atos W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Millionaire Recruit
''The Millionaire Recruit'' (Finnish: ''Miljonäärimonni'') is a 1953 Finnish comedy film directed by Roland af Hällström and starring Lasse Pöysti, Sakari Halonen and Pentti Viljanen.Qvist & von Bagh p.256 Cast * Sakari Halonen as Recruit Miettunen * Heikki Heino as Captain Mänty * Mauri Jaakkola as Corporal * Eero Leväluoma as Lieutenant colonel * Airi Pihlajamaa as Captain Mänty's girlfriend * Lasse Pöysti Lasse Erik Pöysti (; 24 January 1927 – 5 April 2019) was a Finnish actor, director, theatre manager and writer. He was born in Sortavala. Biography Pöysti began his career as a child actor, becoming known to the Finnish public as Olli Su ... as Vihuri * Elvi Saarnio as Miina * Heikki Savolainen as Mönkkö * Veikko Sorsakivi * Reino Valkama as General Peltomies * Toini Vartiainen as Toini * Pentti Viljanen as Sergeant Kulkunen * Kauko Vuorensola as Recruit References Bibliography * Qvist, Per Olov & von Bagh, Peter. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two Funny Guys
''Two Funny Guys'' (Finnish: ''2 hauskaa vekkulia'') is a 1953 Finnish comedy film directed by Lasse Pöysti and starring Pöysti, Toini Vartiainen and Pentti Viljanen.Qvist & von Bagh p.256 The film's sets were designed by Kai Lappalainen. Cast * Toini Vartiainen as Marja * Lasse Pöysti as Säveltäjä Jussi Mäki * Pentti Viljanen as Martti Teräs * Reino Valkama as Alfonso * Rauni Luoma as Neiti Jansson * Aino Angerkoski as Rouva hopeaheimo * Johnny Jansson as Soitto-oppilas * Tapio Rautavaara as Laulaja Ville * Annikki Tähti as Laulaja lavalla * Jorma Ikävalko as Laulaja lavalla * Kauko Kokkonen as Pianisti ja säveltäjä * Anton Soini as Talonmies * Hannes Veivo as Kanninen * Hilly Lindqvist * Elvi Saarnio as Laskun karhuaja * Elli Ylimaa * Assi Raine * Runar Tuurno * Pentti Irjala Pentti Irjala (23 September 1911 – 25 June 1982) was a Finnish actor. Career Since 1959, Irjala worked for the Finnish National Theatre. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Night In Rio
''A Night in Rio'' (Finnish: ''Rion yö'') is a 1951 Finnish musical comedy film directed by Ville Salminen and starring Assi Nortia, Leif Wager and Tapio Rautavaara.Qvist & von Bagh p.260 Cast * Assi Nortia as Carmen Conchita * Leif Wager as Lefa * Tapio Rautavaara as Tapsa * Lasse Pöysti as Lasse * Ville Salminen Veikko Oskari Ville Salminen (2 October 1908, Mariehamn – 28 November 1992, Quarteira) was a Finland, Finnish film actor, director, writer and producer. He was the father of comedic actor Ville-Veikko Salminen and cinematographer Timo Salminen. ... as Don Jose * Rauni Luoma as Donna Lola * Reino Valkama as Mikko * Yrjö Ikonen as Miguel * Birger Kortman * Rakel Laakso * Matti Lehtelä * Veikko Linna as Chef * Otto Noro * Heikki Savolainen * Oke Tuuri as Pedro * Kauko Vuorensola * Kaarlo Wilska as Police References Bibliography * Qvist, Per Olov & von Bagh, Peter. ''Guide to the Cinema of Sweden and Finland''. Greenwood ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The General's Fiancée
''The General's Fiancée'' (Finnish: ''Kenraalin morsian'') is a 1951 Finnish comedy film directed by Ville Salminen and starring Sakari Halonen and Leena Häkinen.Qvist & von Bagh p.260 Cast * Sakari Halonen as Pvt. Taavetti Hurskainen * Leena Häkinen as Kaisa * Eija Inkeri as Helena * Eino Kaipainen as Major-general Anton Narva * Kullervo Kalske as Captain Saarto * Ruth Luoma-Aho as Irma Saarto * William Markus as Lieutenant Olavi Naula * Lasse Pöysti as Lance corporal Oksapää * Irja Ranin as Elli * Elsa Turakainen as Sofia Tissari * Armas Jokio as Tunnistamaton rooli References Bibliography * Qvist, Per Olov & von Bagh, Peter. ''Guide to the Cinema of Sweden and Finland''. Greenwood Publishing Group, 2000. External links * 1951 films 1951 comedy films Finnish comedy films 1950s Finnish-language films 1950s Finnish films Films directed by Ville Salminen Finnish black-and-white films {{Finland-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radio Tekee Murron
''The Radio Burglary'' () is a 1951 Finnish crime comedy directed by Matti Kassila and starring Hannes Häyrinen. The idea for the movie came from an actual radio program done by sensationalist reporter Usko Santavuori, in which he committed a fake burglary of which local police forces had not been made aware, with the exception of the commander. Plot Toivo Teräsvuori (Häyrinen) is a young radio journalist who's looking for new, interesting topics on which to report. After covering a skydive on a live broadcast, he gets the idea to stage a fake burglary for his next daring stunt. He shares this idea with his friend and fellow radio employee Laakso, whom he persuades to go along with the plan without notifying either their superiors in the radio station, nor the police. Unfortunately, Teräsvuori and Lahti happen to discuss the details for their fake crime, a burglary into the Helsinki Art Museum, in a cafe within earshot of some actual burglars, who plan their own heist to coi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 Helsinki. The award is one of the oldest films awards in Europe. The original planned name for the prize was ''Aino'', but Jussi won in the end. The name comes from a character in the 1924 and 1936 Pohjalaisia films. The awards were originally organized by the ''Elokuvajournalistit'' organization, but the task was transferred in the early 1960s to the ''Filmiaura'' organization, composed of around 300 members working in the Finnish film industry. Because of the controversy surrounding the transfer, no awards were handed out in 1960 and 1961. Description The award trophy is a gypsum statuette depicting a standing man with a hat, based on the character of Jussi in the aforementioned films. It was designed by sculptor Ben Renvall. They are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
