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Matti Kassila
Matti Kassila (12 January 1924 – 13 December 2018) was a Finnish film director who achieved fame as one of the most prominent Finnish filmmakers in the 1950s and 1960s. He is most famous for the series of four Inspector Palmu movies, based on the character created by Mika Waltari. During his long career, he won seven Jussi Awards, including a concrete Jussi for lifetime achievement, and received numerous other commendations. His 1959 film '' Punainen viiva'' was entered into the 1st Moscow International Film Festival. He was also one of the screenwriters for the 1968 film ''Here, Beneath the North Star'', directed by Edvin Laine. Films directed by Kassila * ''Isäntä soittaa hanuria'' (1949) * ''Professori Masa'' (1950) * ''Maija löytää sävelen'' (1950) * ''Lakeuksien lukko'' (1951) * ''Radio tekee murron'' (1951) * ''Radio tulee hulluksi'' (1952) * '' Varsovan laulu'' (1953) * '' Tyttö kuunsillalta'' (1953) * ''Sininen viikko'' (1954) * ''Hilmanpäivät'' (1954) * ''Isän ... [...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. Modernly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tyttö Kuunsillalta
''The Girl from Moon Bridge'' (Finnish: ''Tyttö kuunsillalta'') is a 1953 Finnish drama film directed by Matti Kassila and starring Tyyne Haarla, Ansa Ikonen and Paavo Jännes.Qvist & von Bagh p.257 Cast * Tyyne Haarla as Eva Boman * Ansa Ikonen as Pepi Varala * Paavo Jännes as Professor * Kullervo Kalske as Mr. Puranen * Arvo Lehesmaa as Prof. Anttila * Kaisu Leppänen as Margit * Kerstin Nylander as Flora Ramberg * Ilmi Parkkari as Silja Varala * Matti Ranin as Juhani Varala * Sven Relander as Mr. Alvenius * Joel Rinne as Erik Ramberg * Eero Roine as Judge Lindman * Kaarlo Saarnio as Dean * Vilho Siivola Vilho Siivola (10 April 1910 – 28 November 1984) was a Finnish actor, film director, television director and a member of the Council of Theatre. Siivola was born in Valkeakoski. His career included theatre, where he was both an actor and a di ... as Erland Varala References Bibliography * Qvist, Per Olov & von Bagh, Peter. ''Guide to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Deaths
This is a list of deaths of notable people, organised by year. New deaths articles are added to their respective month (e.g., Deaths in ) and then linked here. 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 See also * Lists of deaths by day The following pages, corresponding to the Gregorian calendar, list the historical events, births, deaths, and holidays and observances of the specified day of the year: Footnotes See also * Leap year * List of calendars * List of non-standard ... * Deaths by year {{DEFAULTSORT:deaths by year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1924 Births
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The Glory And Misery Of Human Life
''The Glory and Misery of Human Life'' ( fi, Ihmiselon ihanuus ja kurjuus) is a 1988 Finnish drama film directed and written by Matti Kassila starring Lasse Pöysti, Liisamaija Laaksonen and Tuula Nyman. It is based on the novel by F.E. Sillanpää. The film is Jasper Pääkkönen's debut role, when he was seven years old at the time. The film also features Samuli Edelmann in one of his first film roles. Plot The film is starring writer Martti Hongisto (Lasse Pöysti), who goes out to meet Anna (Liisamaija Laaksonen) after loving her youth and reminiscing about his past youth. Meanwhile, Hongisto's wife Laimi (Tuula Nyman) is searching for her husband in restaurants. Awards Jussi 1989: *Best Actress ( Liisamaija Laaksonen) *Best Supporting Actress (Tarja Keinänen) *Best Production Design (Ensio Suominen) *Best Original Score (Jukka Linkola Jukka Tapio Linkola (born 21 July 1955 in Espoo) is a Finnish jazz pianist and classical composer. He has composed music for the Finnish ... [...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] |
Aatamin Puvussa Ja Vähän Eevankin (1971 Film)
''In Adam's Dress and a Bit in Eve's Too'' ( fi, Aatamin puvussa ja vähän Eevankin) was a 1971 Finnish comedy film directed and written by Matti Kassila (based on the novel by Yrjö Soini), and starring Heikki Kinnunen and Juha Hyppönen. Its running time is 88 minutes. Cast *Heikki Kinnunen as Heikki Himanen * Juha Hyppönen as Jussi Kirves * Marja-Leena Kouki as Marja * Tuire Salenius as Tuire Korpela *Kauko Helovirta as Police Chief Korpela *Risto Mäkelä as Yrjö Granberg * Pia Hattara as Selma *Tiina Rinne as Salme *Pentti Irjala as Hiski *Tapio Hämäläinen as Constable Niemelä *Eila Rinne as Kerttu Luodepohja * Raili Veivo as Niemelä's Wife * Ada Pääkkönen-Koponen as Farm Matron (as Ada Pääkkönen) * Salme Karppinen as Tyyne *Veijo Pasanen as Veijo Viirimäki See also *'' Aatamin puvussa ja vähän Eevankin'' (1931) *'' Aatamin puvussa ja vähän Eevankin'' (1940) *''Two Times Adam, One Time Eve ''Two Times Adam, One Time Eve'' (German: ''2 x Adam, 1 x Eve'') ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vodkaa, Komisario Palmu
''Vodkaa, komisario Palmu'' (''Vodka, Inspector Palmu'') is a 1969 film, the fourth and final part of the Inspector Palmu series. The only part of the series to be filmed in color, the film is also the only one not to be based on a novel by Mika Waltari. The film sees a now-retired and married Palmu helping the Finnish Broadcasting company discover the truth behind the murder of one of their reporters. Plot An important agreement on a tunnel building project is being held between Finland and Soviet Union in secrecy, over fears of their political effects. When the press catches wind that the meeting is held at the foreign minister's manor, the talks are hastily moved. A reporter for the Finnish Broadcasting Company, is murdered on the grounds of the manor and his camera-man is caught by the guards. The police and Finnish Broadcasting Company can't come to agreement over how to handle the investigation, as the police want to keep the details of the talks a secret. Finnish Broadca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Äl’ Yli Päästä Perhanaa
''Let Not One Devil Cross the Bridge'' ( fi, Äl’ yli päästä perhanaa) is a 1968 Finnish anthology comedy film directed by Matti Kassila. The film is an ensemble divided into three independent stories, based on the ideas of the actual frame story, where the people who took part in the film design meeting during the get-together held at evening. The film is starring Maija Karhi, Pentti Siimes, Helge Herala and Toivo Mäkelä. Director Kassila returned to film directing after a five-year hiatus. The film was completed at a time when Finnish television had begun to take audiences away from cinemas, which is why Kassila wanted to use this film to comment on the crisis in the Finnish film industry. The film's audience success was the weakest in 1968, even though it was effectively marketed, and it made big losses, making it the box-office bomb. In the television show ''Kinoklubi'', where directors Matti Kassila and Markku Pölönen and producer Markus Selin Markus Selin (born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tähdet Kertovat, Komisario Palmu
''The Stars Will Tell, Inspector Palmu'' (Finnish: ''Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu'') is a 1962 Finnish comedy- crime film directed by Matti Kassila. It is the third film in the ''Inspector Palmu'' series and the second one produced by Fennada-Filmi. The novel was written by Waltari through the explicit request by director Kassila. It is also the last film in the series to be shot in black and white. The fourth film was made without Waltari's involvement. Plot A body is found in the Observatory Hill (''Tähtitorninmäki'') park in Helsinki. The police are called in, believing him to be a dead vagrant. However, tabloid journalist Nopsanen happens by the scene, leading to the death being publicized in the papers that same afternoon. The victim is eventually identified as accountant and astrologist Fredrik Nordberg. While Virta tries to keep the press at bay, Palmu discovers that Nordberg's niece Saara lived with him and that Nordberg financially supported her and her boyfrien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaasua, Komisario Palmu!
Gas, Inspector Palmu! (original Finnish title: ''Kaasua, komisario Palmu!'') is a 1961 Finnish crime movie directed by Matti Kassila. It is a sequel to Inspector Palmu's Mistake and is followed by The Stars Will Tell, Inspector Palmu. The main cast of actors is the same as that of the first though some actors such as Elina Salo, Pentti Siimes and Aino Mantsas play different characters, It is based on the first Inspector Palmu novel '' Who Murdered Mrs. Skrof?'' (''Kuka murhasi rouva Skrofin?'') by Mika Waltari but was the second one filmed, after '' Inspector Palmu's Mistake''. Unlike the first film it was produced by Fennada-Filmi. According to director Kassila, Toivo Särkkä (the producer of the first film) didn't like the story of the novel and thus its rights were purchased by Fennada producer Mauno Mäkelä, who also produced the third movie '' The Stars Will Tell, Inspector Palmu'' (1962). Synopsis Mrs. Skrof, a wealthy and hated woman belonging to a religious sect, is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Scarlet Dove (1961 Film)
''The Scarlet Dove'' ( fi, Tulipunainen kyyhkynen) is a 1961 Finnish thriller film directed by Matti Kassila. It was entered into the 11th Berlin International Film Festival. It was Tauno Palo's final screen role. Cast * Tauno Palo - Dr. Olavi Aitamaa * Gunvor Sandkvist - Helena Aitamaa * Helen Elde - Irja Huurre / Ritva * Matti Oravisto - Judge Rantanen / Helena's Lover * Risto Mäkelä - Mankela * Uuno Montonen - Pastor Svanholm * Anton Soini - Man Laying by the Road / Shoe String Vendor / Laughing Man at the Street / Proferros Aitamaa * Arttu Suuntala - Detective Maurila * Pertti Palo - Young Man at the Kiosk * Liana Kaarina - Kiosk Vendor * Martta Kinnunen - Martta, House Maid * Tauno Söder - Optician * Paavo Hukkinen - Sailor * Unto Salminen - Doctor at the Murder Scene * Eila Pehkonen - Woman at the Customs Office * Tuukka Soitso - Man at the Customs Office * Irja Rannikko - Drug Store Keeper * Rauha Rentola - Customer at the Drug Store * Hannes Veivo Hannes is a m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
