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Samu Heikkilä
Samu Heikkilä (born 31 July 1971 in Karstula) is a Finnish film editor. Education He graduated from University of Art and Design Helsinki with Master of Arts in Cinema in 1999. Career He has won film editing awards for films such as ''Frozen Land'' and '' Girl Picture''. In his career he has won seven awards and received ten nominations. In 2005 he was granted the State Prize for Cinema along with director Aku Louhimies and cinematographer Rauno Ronkainen. In 2019 he received the Nordisk Film Prize in Finland along with director Aleksi Salmenperä. Filmography *''Restless'' (2000) *''Lovers and Leavers'' (2002) *''The Free Fall'' (2002, TV series, 10 episodes) *''Juulia's Truths'' (2002, TV miniseries) *''Irtiottoja'' (2003, TV series) *''Young Gods'' (2003) *''Flowers and Binding'' (2004) *''Frozen Land'' (2005) *''Frozen City'' (2006) *''Revolution'' (2006, documentary) *'' A Man's Work'' (2007) *''Shadow of the Holy Book'' (2007, documentary) *''Punksters & Youngsters'' (200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karstula
Karstula is a municipalities of Finland, municipality of Finland founded in 1867. It is located in the Central Finland regions of Finland, region. The municipality has a population of () and covers an area of of which is water. The population density is . Neighbouring municipalities are Kannonkoski, Kivijärvi, Kyyjärvi, Saarijärvi and Soini, Finland, Soini. There are all together 159 lakes in Karstula, the biggest lakes being Pääjärvi (Karstula), Pääjärvi, Enonjärvi and Vahanka. History The name of Karstula is likely derived from the Savonian people, Savonian surname ''Karstunen'', encountered around Ristiina since 1541. First records of the surname in Northern Tavastia (historical province), Tavastia (modern Central Finland) are from the 18th century. Karstula was initially a part of the Saarijärvi parish, acquiring chapel rights in 1775 under it. Karstula was allowed to become a separate parish and municipality in 1858, but separated later in 1887. Kyyjärvi w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
8-pallo
''8-pallo'' () is a 2013 Finnish film directed by Aku Louhimies and based on a crime novel ''Elävien kirjoihin'' by Marko Kilpi. Plot The film tells the story of a single mother Pike ( Jessica Grabowsky) who, having just been released from prison, is trying to start her life anew. When her former boyfriend Lalli (Eero Aho) comes back from abroad, it opens a window into a past that Pike wants to put behind her. Cast * Jessica Grabowsky as Pike *Eero Aho Eero-Matti Aho (born 26 January 1968) is a Finnish actor who has appeared on stage, in films and on television. He plays Antero Rokka in film ''The Unknown Soldier (2017 film), The Unknown Soldier'' (2017), and stars as Inspector Koskinen in the c ... as Lalli * Pirkka-Pekka Petelius as Elias Kaski * Mikko Leppilampi as Olli Repo *Jakob Öhrman as Limppu * as Tiina * Mikko Kouki as Halonen * as Tärpätti * Kari Ketonen as Ivakka * as Ilkka References External links ELONET – 8-pallo* Finnish crime drama films 2013 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1971 Births
* The year 1971 had three partial solar eclipses (Solar eclipse of February 25, 1971, February 25, Solar eclipse of July 22, 1971, July 22 and Solar eclipse of August 20, 1971, August 20) and two total lunar eclipses (February 1971 lunar eclipse, February 10, and August 1971 lunar eclipse, August 6). The world population increased by 2.1% this year, the highest increase in history. Events January * January 2 – 1971 Ibrox disaster: During a crush, 66 people are killed and over 200 injured in Glasgow, Scotland. * January 5 – The first ever One Day International cricket match is played between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. * January 8 – Tupamaros kidnap Geoffrey Jackson, British ambassador to Uruguay, in Montevideo, keeping him captive until September. * January 9 – Uruguayan president Jorge Pacheco Areco demands emergency powers for 90 days due to kidnappings, and receives them the next day. * January 12 – The landmark United States televis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fallen Leaves (film)
''Fallen Leaves'' () is a 2023 romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Aki Kaurismäki. It is Kaurismäki's 20th full-length film and a continuation of his ''Proletariat'' series, which was originally planned as a trilogy and already includes '' Shadows in Paradise'' (1986), '' Ariel'' (1988), and '' The Match Factory Girl'' (1990). Alma Pöysti and Jussi Vatanen star in the main roles. The film is a co-production between Finland and Germany. The film premiered on 22 May 2023 at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, and was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or in its main competition section, where it won the Jury Prize. It was released in Finland on 15 September 2023. It received critical acclaim and was named one of the top five international films of 2023 by the New York-based National Board of Review. The film was chosen as the Finnish entry for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards, and was one of the 15 finalist films in the December shortl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tove (film)
''Tove'' is a 2020 Finnish biographical film about Swedish-speaking Finnish author and illustrator Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomins. The film was directed by Zaida Bergroth from a script by Eeva Putro, and stars Alma Pöysti in the title role. The film's budget, at €3.4 million, made it the second most expensive Finnish film, following the 2017 version of ''The Unknown Soldier''. ''Tove'' was released to critical acclaim, and was selected as the Finnish entry for the Best International Feature Film award at the 93rd Academy Awards, but was not nominated. Plot The film follows the early life of Tove Jansson from the end of World War II to the mid-1950s, showing her romantic relationships with the politician Atos Wirtanen and the theatre director Vivica Bandler, as well as the creation and publication of the ''Moomins''. Cast * Alma Pöysti as Tove Jansson * Krista Kosonen as Vivica Bandler * Shanti Roney as Atos Wirtanen * Joanna Haartti as Tuulikki Pietilä ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Wall (TV Drama)
''White Wall'' is a Finnish-Swedish science fiction drama television series. It was co-created by Aleksi Salmenperä, Mikko Pöllä and Roope Lehtinen. The first season premiered on SVT1 in Sweden on September 20, 2020, and on YLE TV1 in Finland on November 15, 2020. It was directed by Aleksi Salmenperä (episodes 1–4) and Anna Zackrisson (episodes 5–8). Although the story is set to occur in a fictional mining city in northern Sweden, site of the world's largest nuclear waste depository, the actual main shooting location was Pyhäsalmi Mine and its surroundings in Pyhäjärvi Pyhäjärvi (1993–1995 ''Pyhäsalmi'') is a town and municipality in the south of Northern Ostrobothnia region, Finland. Pyhäjärvi also borders the Northern Savonia and Central Finland regions. The town belongs to the subregion of Nivala–H ..., Finland. ''White Wall'' is the most expensive Finnish television series so far (2019) with a budget of €7 million. References External links * Whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maria's Paradise
''Maria's Paradise'' () is a 2019 Finnish drama film directed by Zaida Bergroth. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. Cast * Pihla Viitala as Maria Åkerblom * Tommi Korpela as Eino Vartiovaara * Elina Knihtilä Mari Elina Knihtilä (born 6 June 1971) is a Finnish actress. Career Knihtilä has worked for several Finnish theatres, such as the Finnish National Theatre and Q-teatteri, while also having appeared in films and on television. She has received ... as Saga * as Salome References External links * 2019 films 2019 drama films 2019 biographical drama films 2010s Finnish-language films Finnish biographical drama films 2010s Finnish films Finnish-language biographical drama films {{2010s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Human Part
The Human Part () is a Finnish drama-comedy film directed by Juha Lehtola. The film premiered in Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, and received its local premiere in Finland on 21 December 2018. The film is inspired by Kari Hotakainen's novel of the same name. The film was written by Kari Hotakainen and Juha Lehtola. Leo Viirret worked on script adaptation and dramaturgy in the film. Plot Pekka Malmikunnas is a bankrupt, penniless man, who has managed to convince his family that he is still a CEO of a large IT company. Keeping up this facade has become something of a full-time job for him. When Pekka’s parents Salme and Paavo come to the city for an unexpected visit, Pekka is in trouble. In order to dispel any doubts, Pekka throws his parents and his grown-up sisters a lavish dinner party. There they bump into Kimmo Hienlahti an even bigger smooth-talker, who finally makes Pekka realize his own impossible situation. But what can Pekka do, when telling the truth is now ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miami (2017 Film)
''Miami'' is a 2017 Finnish drama film directed by Zaida Bergroth. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. Cast * Krista Kosonen as Angela * as Anna * Alex Anton as Timi * Juhan Ulfsak Juhan Ulfsak (born 18 April 1973 in Tallinn) is an Estonian actor. Since 1998 he has been an actor in the theatrical group at Von Krahl Theatre. He has also acted in several films, including Autumn Ball, Sügisball (Autumn Ball). His father was a ... as Eduard * Janne Reinikainen as Jouni References External links * 2017 films 2017 drama films Finnish drama films 2010s Finnish-language films 2010s Finnish films {{2010s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Other Side Of Hope
''The Other Side of Hope'' () is a 2017 Finnish comedy-drama film written, produced, and directed by Aki Kaurismäki. The film was produced by Kaurismäki's Finnish company Sputnik. The story is about a Finnish businessman who meets a Syrian asylum-seeker looking for his missing sister. It was selected to compete at the main competition of the 67th Berlin International Film Festival. Where it won the Silver Bear for Best Director. At the time of its release, Kaurismäki noted that this film would be his last as a director, although he went on to make a new film, '' Fallen Leaves'' (2023), six years later. Plot In Helsinki, Waldemar, a traveling shirt salesman, quarrels with his wife and leaves her. He decides to leave his business and sells his remaining shirts. He gambles his earnings at a poker game and wins a lot of money. With this, he buys a restaurant. His three employees are initially skeptical of Waldemar's attempts to reinvigorate their restaurant. At the same time, Kh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Wing (2016 Film)
''Little Wing'' () is a 2016 Finnish-Danish drama film directed by Selma Vilhunen. It was screened in the Discovery section at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival. It won the 2017 Nordic Council Film Prize. Cast * Linnea Skog as Varpu Miettinen * Paula Vesala as Siru Miettinen * Lauri Maijala as Varpu's father * Santtu Karvonen as Bo * Antti Luusuaniemi Antti Luusuaniemi (born 7 September 1979) is a Finnish actor. He appeared in more than thirty films since 2003. Selected filmography Film TV *''Syke Syke () is a town in the district of Diepholz, Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approxi ... as Ilmari Hukkanen * Niina Sillanpää as Emilia Hukkanen * Outi Mäenpää as Riding Instructor References External links * 2016 drama films 2016 films Danish drama films Films set in Finland Films shot in Finland Finnish drama films 2010s Finnish-language films 2010s Finnish films Films directed by Selma Vilhunen {{Finland-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad Family (film)
''Bad Family'' () is a 2010 Finnish drama film written and directed by Aleksi Salmenperä and produced by Aki Kaurismäki. The film tells the story of an overly protective and controlling father who suspects incest is taking place between his own son and daughter. These growing suspicions and concerns cause the father to become delusional and unrelenting in his quest to end the love affair between his children. Distributed domestically by Sandrew Metronome, ''Bad Family'' was theatrically released in Finland on 29 January 2010. From 14 to 21 February 2010 it was screened at the 60th Berlin International Film Festival. Plot After a divorce a father, Mikael Lindgren, raises his son, Daniel, on his own. His ex-wife, Laura, has custody over his daughter, Tilda. When Laura dies, Daniel and Tilda finally meet again. Cast * Ville Virtanen (actor), Ville Virtanen — Mikael Lindberg * Lauri Tilkanen — Daniel * Pihla Viitala — Tilda * Vera Kiiskinen — Laura * Niki S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
