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Ponterosa
''Ponterosa'' is a 2001 Finnish comedy film directed by brothers Mika and Pasi Kemmo. The film takes place in a campsite in Åland, where a group of very different people get to know each other. Cast * Tony Halme as Mauri, "Maukka" * Heikki Paavilainen as Jussi * Timo Julkunen as Oskari Mäkelä * Paula Siimes as Stella, Mauri's sister * Karita Tuomola as Monica * Jenni Ahola as Nelli * Laura West as Maria * Matti Tuominen as Lauri, "Late", Mauri's and Stella's father * Vesa Vierikko as a urologist * Jarmo Mäkinen as a Coastal Swede * Tuija Ernamo as Saara, Oskari's wife * Santeri Kinnunen as a family man at the campsite * Esko Nikkari as a rural householder on the ship * Lasse Karkjärvi as a travel agency clerk * Mattiesko Hytönen as a real man, Saara's lover * Olli Haaslahti as a young Mauri * Tom Lindfors as a lawyer * Ante Kangas as Rolf * Tuija Timberbacka as a religious person * Janne Itämies Source: Production As ''Ponterosa'' was one of the few majo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Halme
Tony Christian Halme (January 6, 1963 – January 8, 2010) was a Finnish politician, athlete, author, actor, and singer. He was a member of the Finnish Parliament from 2003 to 2007, representing the True Finns party as an independent politician. Halme was also known by the pseudonym '' Viikinki'', which he used while appearing in '' Gladiaattorit'', a Finnish version of the TV game show '' Gladiators'', in the 1990s. He was also a professional wrestler best known for his appearances with Catch Wrestling Association (CWA), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and World Wrestling Federation (WWF) under the ring name Ludvig Borga; a mixed martial artist and the first fighter from the Nordic countries to ever compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC); and a professional boxer who held the Finnish and the American heavyweight title. During his time in CWA, he was an accomplished main eventer, who headlined many events for the company including the company's flagship event Eur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Campsite
A campsite, also known as a campground or camping pitch, is a place used for overnight stay in an outdoor area. In British English, a ''campsite'' is an area, usually divided into a number of pitches, where people can camp overnight using tents, campervans or caravans; this British English use of the word is synonymous with the US English expression ''campground''. In American English, the term ''campsite'' generally means an area where an individual, family, group, or military unit can pitch a tent or park a camper; a campground may contain many campsites. There are two types of campsites: an impromptu area (as one might decide to stop while backpacking or hiking, or simply adjacent to a road through the wilderness), and a designated area with various facilities. Campgrounds The term ''camp'' comes from the Latin word ''campus'', meaning "field". Therefore, a campground consists typically of open pieces of ground where a camper can pitch a tent or park a camper. More ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Vesa Vierikko
Vesa Tapio Vierikko (born 24 May 1956 in Lappeenranta, Finland) is a Finnish actor. Vierikko began acting in 1978 on television working consistently throughout the 1980s and 1990s. He starred in the 2003 film ''Sibelius'' working with Finnish director Timo Koivusalo and actors such as Martti Suosalo, Heikki Nousiainen and Seela Sella and Miina Turunen. He once again worked with director Koivusalo in '' Kaksipäisen kotkan varjossa'' in 2005. More recently in 2006 he has starred in over 16 episodes of ''Akkaa päälle''. Partial filmography * ''Jon'' (1983) * ''Onks' Viljoo näkyny?'' (1988) * ''The Winter War'' (''Talvisota'', 1989) * ''The Match Factory Girl'' (''Tulitikkutehtaan tyttö'', 1990) * ''Hobitit'' (1993) * ''Santa Claus and the Magic Drum'' (''Joulupukki ja noitarumpu'', 1996) * ''Gold Fever in Lapland'' (''Lapin kullan kimallus'', 1999) * ''Ponterosa'' (2001) * '' The Book of Fate'' (''Kohtalon kirja'', 2003) * ''Sibelius'' (2003) * '' Shadow of the Eagle'' (''Ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jarmo Mäkinen
Jarmo Mäkinen (born 29 May 1958 in Karstula, Finland) is a Finnish actor. Mäkinen began acting in 1989 on television working consistently throughout the 1990s appearing in several films and TV series mostly notably in ''Vita lögner'' which he starred in 27 episodes in 1999. However, since 2000 he has gradually made more appearances on the big screen and in film he starred in the 2003 film ''Sibelius'' working with Finnish director Timo Koivusalo and actors such as Martti Suosalo, Heikki Nousiainen, Seela Sella, Miina Turunen and Vesa Vierikko. Most of Mäkinen's work in cinema has been in Swedish film where his powerful physical build has often seen him typecast as a bad guy. He is often regarded as one of the most famous or most popular Finns in Sweden. Filmography Film * ''Amor ampuu ohi'' (1990) - Tapani * ''Routasydän'' (1993) - Vanhanen * ''Paratiisin lapset'' (1994) - Athlete * ''The Last Wedding'' (1995) - The Rockroller * '' The Hunters'' (1996) - Tomme Harela ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FS Film
SF Film Finland Oy (formerly FS Film Oy) is a Finnish film distributor established in 2000. It is part of Bonnier Group and a subsidiary of AB Svensk Filmindustri. SF Film Finland is the leading film distributor in Finland, with market shares of 30.67% in admissions and 31.04% in box office (2011). The company distributes approximately 45 theatrical premieres and 400 new DVD releases annually. References External links SF Film Finland Oy— ''at Elonet''. FS Film OyFS FilmSF Film Finland— ''at the Internet Movie Database IMDb (an abbreviation of Internet Movie Database) is an online database of information related to films, television series, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew and personal biographies, ...−IMDb''. {{Bonnier Film organisations in Finland Film distributors Entertainment companies of Finland Mass media companies of Finland Entertainment companies established in 2000 Mass media companies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santeri Kinnunen
Shantadurga (Devanagari:शांतादुर्गा, ) is the most popular form of the Hindu goddess Durga revered in Goa, India, as well some parts of Karnataka. She is a form of the ancient Mother goddess known as Santeri. She is worshipped in almost all villages of Goa as an ant hill. This is seen in some temples dedicated to Shantadurga. Origins The second chapter of the Sanskrit ', ', is a part of Sahyādrikhaṇḍa which is the chapter of ''Skanda Purana'' gives detail about this.Shastri, P. (1995) ''Introduction to the Puranas'', New Delhi: Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, pp.118-20 Only the title of the chapter mentions the goddess Shantadurga and no where else is this epithet of the goddess mentioned. This section refers to a certain sage , a resident of Nagavya (modern Nagoa). The goddess appeared before Shantamuni and hence she's known as Shantadurga. Durga is portrayed in her ferocious nature in many of the places,yet the adjective ''Shanta'' (peaceful) is fou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hurt (Carly Simon Song)
Hurt may refer to: * Suffering, pain or injury Arts, entertainment, and media Films and television * ''Hurt'' (2003 film), a Canadian drama film * ''Hurt'' (2009 film), an American horror film * ''Hurt'' (2015 film), a Canadian documentary film * ''Hurt'' (2018 film), an American horror film * "Hurt" (''The Shield''), an episode of ''The Shield'' * “Hurt”, an episode of ''The Good Doctor'' Music Groups * Hurt (band), an American band * Hurts (duo) Albums * ''Hurt'' (EP), by Hawthorne Heights * '' Hurt: The EP'', an extended play by British singer Leona Lewis which features a cover of the Nine Inch Nails song Songs * "Hurt" (Christina Aguilera song) * "Hurt" (Nine Inch Nails song), covered by several other artists, most notably by Johnny Cash * "Hurt" (Roy Hamilton song), covered by several other artists, most notably by Timi Yuro * "Hurt" (T.I. song) * "Hurt", a song by Dean Chamberlain on the 1980s LP "Code Blue", covered by Spock's Beard on their album ''Day for N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Troggs
The Troggs (originally called the Troglodytes) are an English garage rock band formed in Andover, Hampshire in May 1964. Their most famous songs include the US chart-topper " Wild Thing", "With a Girl Like You" and "Love Is All Around", all of which sold over 1 million copies and were awarded gold discs. "Wild Thing" is ranked No. 257 on the ''Rolling Stone'' magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and was an influence on garage rock and punk rock.Laing, Dave (1985). ''One chord wonders: power and meaning in punk rock''. p.12, Open University Press History Reg Presley (lead vocals) and Ronnie Bond (drums) were childhood friends and in the early 1960s formed an R&B band in their home town of Andover. In 1964 they were joined by Pete Staples (bass) and Chris Britton (guitar) and became the Troggs. They were signed by Larry Page, manager of the Kinks, in 1965. They recorded on Page's Page One Records, and Page also leased them to CBS for the debut single "Lost Gi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wild Thing (The Troggs Song)
"Wild Thing" is a song written by American songwriter Chip Taylor and popularized by the English rock band the Troggs. It was originally recorded and released by the American rock band the Wild Ones in 1965, but it did not chart. The Troggs' single reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number two on the UK Singles Chart in 1966. Their version of "Wild Thing" was ranked at number 257 on the ''Rolling Stone'' magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. It has also been performed by many other musicians. Background The first studio version was recorded by the Wild Ones, a band based in New York and set up by socialite Sybil Christopher. They had contacted composer Chip Taylor to ask him to write a song for them to release as a single. Taylor composed it very quickly: within a couple of minutes, he had the chorus and a "sexual-kind-of-feeling song" emerged. On his demo version, Taylor banged on a tambourine while producer Ron Johnsen "was doing this littl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vantaa
Vantaa (; sv, Vanda, ) is a city and Municipalities of Finland, municipality in Finland. It is part of the inner core of the Greater Helsinki, Finnish Capital Region along with Helsinki, Espoo, and Kauniainen. With a population of (), Vantaa is the fourth most populated city in Finland after Helsinki, Espoo and Tampere. Its administrative center is the Tikkurila Districts of Vantaa, district. Vantaa is bordered by Helsinki, the Finnish capital, to the south; Espoo to the southwest; Nurmijärvi to the northwest; Kerava and Tuusula to the north; and Sipoo to the east. The city encompasses , of which is water. Vantaa's significant attractions include the Vantaa River (''Vantaanjoki''), which flows through the city and flows into the Gulf of Finland. The largest airport in Finland, and the main airport and airline hub of Greater Helsinki, the Helsinki Airport, is located in Vantaa. Companies with headquarters in Vantaa include Finnair, Finavia, R-kioski, Tikkurila Oyj, Veikkaus, V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirkkonummi
Kirkkonummi (; sv, Kyrkslätt, , Sweden ) is a Municipalities of Finland, municipality of inhabitants () in southern Finland. The literal meaning of the words "''Kirkkonummi''" and "''Kyrkslätt''" in English language, English is "church heath". Geography The municipality is located just outside the Greater Helsinki, Helsinki Metropolitan Area, bordering the city of Espoo in the east. Other neighbouring municipalities are Vihti and Siuntio. The distance from the municipal centre to central Helsinki is some . Kirkkonummi also has excellent train and bus connections to other parts of the Greater Helsinki area, and many of its inhabitants commute daily to Helsinki. The municipality covers an area of of which is water. The population density is . In recent years, Kirkkonummi has faced the highest population growth rate in the country, at over 3% per annum. Major population centres in Kirkkonummi include the municipal centre, Masala, Kirkkonummi, Masala, Veikkola, Kantvik and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
