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Toivo Mäkelä
Toivo Mäkelä (26 September 1909 – 20 April 1979) was a Finnish film actor, appearing in more than 50 films between 1951 and 1979. He won a Jussi Award for Best Actor in 1978 and was awarded a Pro Finlandia medal in 1960. Partial filmography * ''Pitkäjärveläiset'' (1951) - Mikko * ''Noita palaa elämään'' (1952) - Hannu * ''Kolmiapila'' (1953) - Drunken man * ''Kovanaama'' (1954) - Anders - The Boss * ''Sininen viikko'' (1954) -Bertel Forss * ''Olemme kaikki syyllisiä'' (1954) - Doctor Heiskanen * ''Nukkekauppias ja kaunis Lilith'' (1955) - Hovimestari (uncredited) * ''Villi Pohjola'' (1955) - Valokuvaaja * ''Viettelysten tie'' (1955) - Social worker * ''The Harvest Month'' (1956) - Viktor Sundvall * ''Pää pystyyn Helena'' (1957) - Eero Alanen * ''Kuriton sukupolvi'' (1957) - Toimittaja Arvo Kääri * ''Syntipukki'' (1957) - Lasse Aro * ''Asessorin naishuolet'' (1958) - Tuomari Pakkola * ''Verta käsissämme'' (1958) - Hovimestari * '' Red Line'' (1959) - Jussi Ke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irma Seikkula
Irma Seikkula (14 May 1914 – 8 July 2001) was a Finnish actress. She appeared in 74 films and television shows between 1937 and 1996. She starred in the film '' Miriam'', which was entered into the 8th Berlin International Film Festival. Selected filmography * ''Juha'' (1937) * ''Rikas tyttö'' (1938) * '' Miriam'' (1957) * '' Little Presents'' (1961) * ''The Diary of a Worker ''The Diary of a Worker'' ( fi, Työmiehen päiväkirja, and also released as ''Not by Bread Alone'') is a 1967 Finnish drama film directed by Risto Jarva. It was entered into the 5th Moscow International Film Festival. Cast * Elina Salo as Rit ...'' (1967) References External links * 1914 births 2001 deaths Actresses from Helsinki People from Uusimaa Province (Grand Duchy of Finland) Finnish film actresses Finnish television actresses {{Finland-actor-stub ... [...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] |
People From Uusimaa Province (Grand Duchy Of Finland)
A person (plural, : people) is a being that has certain capacities or attributes such as reason, morality, consciousness or self-consciousness, and being a part of a culturally established form of social relations such as kinship, ownership of property, or legal obligation, legal responsibility. The defining features of personhood and, consequently, what makes a person count as a person, differ widely among cultures and contexts. In addition to the question of personhood, of what makes a being count as a person to begin with, there are further questions about personal identity and self: both about what makes any particular person that particular person instead of another, and about what makes a person at one time the same person as they were or will be at another time despite any intervening changes. The plural form "people" is often used to refer to an entire nation or ethnic group (as in "a people"), and this was the original meaning of the word; it subsequently acquired its us ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People From Loviisa
A person ( : people) is a being that has certain capacities or attributes such as reason, morality, consciousness or self-consciousness, and being a part of a culturally established form of social relations such as kinship, ownership of property, or legal responsibility. The defining features of personhood and, consequently, what makes a person count as a person, differ widely among cultures and contexts. In addition to the question of personhood, of what makes a being count as a person to begin with, there are further questions about personal identity and self: both about what makes any particular person that particular person instead of another, and about what makes a person at one time the same person as they were or will be at another time despite any intervening changes. The plural form "people" is often used to refer to an entire nation or ethnic group (as in "a people"), and this was the original meaning of the word; it subsequently acquired its use as a plural form of per ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979 Deaths
Events January * January 1 ** United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the ''International Year of the Child''. Many musicians donate to the ''Music for UNICEF Concert'' fund, among them ABBA, who write the song ''Chiquitita'' to commemorate the event. ** The United States and the People's Republic of China establish full Sino-American relations, diplomatic relations. ** Following a deal agreed during 1978, France, French carmaker Peugeot completes a takeover of American manufacturer Chrysler's Chrysler Europe, European operations, which are based in United Kingdom, Britain's former Rootes Group factories, as well as the former Simca factories in France. * January 7 – Cambodian–Vietnamese War: The People's Army of Vietnam and Vietnamese-backed Kampuchean United Front for National Salvation, Cambodian insurgents announce the fall of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and the collapse of the Pol Pot regime. Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge retreat west to an area ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1909 Births
Nineteen or 19 may refer to: * 19 (number), the natural number following 18 and preceding 20 * one of the years 19 BC, AD 19, 1919, 2019 Films * ''19'' (film), a 2001 Japanese film * ''Nineteen'' (film), a 1987 science fiction film Music * 19 (band), a Japanese pop music duo Albums * ''19'' (Adele album), 2008 * ''19'', a 2003 album by Alsou * ''19'', a 2006 album by Evan Yo * ''19'', a 2018 album by MHD * ''19'', one half of the double album ''63/19'' by Kool A.D. * ''Number Nineteen'', a 1971 album by American jazz pianist Mal Waldron * ''XIX'' (EP), a 2019 EP by 1the9 Songs * "19" (song), a 1985 song by British musician Paul Hardcastle. * "Nineteen", a song by Bad4Good from the 1992 album '' Refugee'' * "Nineteen", a song by Karma to Burn from the 2001 album ''Almost Heathen''. * "Nineteen" (song), a 2007 song by American singer Billy Ray Cyrus. * "Nineteen", a song by Tegan and Sara from the 2007 album '' The Con''. * "XIX" (song), a 2014 song by Slipk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aika Hyvä Ihmiseksi
''People Not as Bad as They Seem'' ( fi, Aika hyvä ihmiseksi) is a 1977 Finnish historical film directed by Rauni Mollberg, based on the novels by Aapeli. The film premiered on 7 October 1977 in Finland and Sweden on 17 March 1978. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section of the 1978 Cannes Film Festival. The film was re-released again in 2003 and premiered in the Czech Republic on 27 January 2003. Plot The film is about a boy and the relationship between his birth mother and step mother. Cast * Olavi Ahonen: Health inspector Hyttinen * Lauri Arajuuri: Sulo Riippa * Ossi Aronen: Pietari Jormalainen * Asser Fagerström: Pianist * Mika Hämäläinen: Viljami Pirhola * Esko Hannula: Rusko, blacksmith * Helge Herala: Captain * Vihtori Hokka: Old civil guard * Kalle Hollo: Primus Koljonen, coachman * Esko Hukkanen.... Bailiff * Kauko Hynninen: Chief of staff * Kurt Ingvall: Lieutenant general * Voitto Jokela: Violinist * Irma Junnilainen: Klory of Vettenrantska * Vappu Jurk ... [...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] |
Pähkähullu Suomi
''Pähkähullu Suomi'' (''Crazy Finland'') is a 1967 comedy by Spede Pasanen. It is the third film starring Spede in a contemporary comedy after ''X-Paroni'' and ''Millipilleri''. The film's release coincided with the 50th anniversary of the Finnish declaration of independence which is also referenced in the film. Plot summary The film is set to a frame-narrative about a film director and producer making a marketing film about Finland, using the visit of the son of a wealthy hair-creme tycoon, William Njurmi (Pasanen), as the premise. For the first two thirds, the film's events take place according to a conversation between the producer, director and a random Finnish tax-payer frozen by the narrator at the beginning of the film. William Njurmi, born and raised in the US, is visiting the home of his ancestors who were Finnish. After an expansive tour and excessive time spent at a sauna Njurmi escapes the Finnish welcoming committee, runs into the woods and gets mistaken for a deer ... [...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] |
Loviisa
Loviisa (; sv, Lovisa ; formerly Degerby) is a municipality and town of inhabitants () on the southern coast of Finland. It is located from Helsinki and from Porvoo. About 43 per cent of the population is Swedish-speaking. The municipality covers an area of of which is water. The population density is . The neighboring municipalities of Liljendal, Pernå and Ruotsinpyhtää were consolidated with Loviisa on 1 January 2010. Loviisa was founded in 1745, as a border fortress against Russia. Most of the fortifications have been preserved. Loviisa was originally called ''Degerby'', but king Adolf Frederick of Sweden renamed the city after his spouse Lovisa Ulrika after visiting the town in 1752. Loviisa is the site of two of Finland's nuclear reactors, two VVER units each of 488 MWe, at the Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant. The other operating reactors are at the Olkiluoto Nuclear Power Plant. History 18th century The town of Degerby was founded on the grounds of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Komisario Palmun Erehdys
''Komisario Palmun erehdys'' (Swedish title: ''Mysteriet Rygseck''; international titles: ''Inspector Palmu's Mistake'' or ''Inspector Palmu's Error''; US DVD title: ''The Rygseck Mystery'') is a 1960 Finnish crime comedy film directed by Matti Kassila for Suomen Filmiteollisuus. It is set in 1930s Helsinki and centers on Inspector Palmu's investigation of the murder of rich and decadent Bruno Rygseck. It is based on Mika Waltari's 1940 novel of the same name, and was the first film adaptation of his Inspector Palmu novels. The film was premiered on September 9, 1960, and at the time of its premiere, the film was already a great success with both audiences and critics.Komisario Palmun erehdys – (in Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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