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Valentin Vaala
Valentin Vaala (born Valentin Yakovich Ivanoff, Russian: Валентин Якович Иванов; 13 October 1909 in Helsinki – 21 November 1976 in Helsinki) was a Finnish film director, screenwriter and film editor. His career spanned several decades, from 1929 to 1973, and has been called one of the most significant, in both quality and popularity, in the history of Finnish cinema.Laine, Lukkarila, Seitajärvi, p. 45 Early career Valentin Vaala was born to Russian parents Jakov Ivanov (Ivanoff), a milliner, and Nadezhda Aleksandrovna Jeminova. The couple moved from Saint Petersburg to Helsinki prior to Vaala's birth. The family spoke Russian at home, and Valentin attended school at Helsinki's Russian-language Tabunov School. After leaving school, he worked as an illustrator for the daily newspaper ''Uusi Suomi'' from 1926 until 1929. As a teenager, Vaala befriended Theodor Tugai – who later became known as a film director and actor under the name Teuvo Tulio – and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helsinki
Helsinki ( or ; ; sv, Helsingfors, ) is the Capital city, capital, primate city, primate, and List of cities and towns in Finland, most populous city of Finland. Located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, it is the seat of the region of Uusimaa in southern Finland, and has a population of . The Helsinki urban area, city's urban area has a population of , making it by far the List of urban areas in Finland by population, most populous urban area in Finland as well as the country's most important center for politics, education, finance, culture, and research; while Tampere in the Pirkanmaa region, located to the north from Helsinki, is the second largest urban area in Finland. Helsinki is located north of Tallinn, Estonia, east of Stockholm, Sweden, and west of Saint Petersburg, Russia. It has History of Helsinki, close historical ties with these three cities. Together with the cities of Espoo, Vantaa, and Kauniainen (and surrounding commuter towns, including the eastern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tauno Palo
Tauno Valdemar Palo (born Tauno Brännäs; 25 October 1908 – 24 May 1982) was a Finnish actor and singer in what some consider the golden age of Finnish cinema. In ''Guide to the Cinema of Sweden and Finland'' Peter von Bagh names Palo as the most renowned, the best-loved, and quite indisputably the greatest and the best actor of Finnish cinema. His skill to combine lightweight and youthful charm with heavyweight acting was seen most clearly in the theatre. His most famous roles were perhaps in ''Kulkurin valssi'' ("The Vagabond's Waltz"), and ''Vaimoke'' ("Surrogate Wife"). He appeared with actress/singer Birgit Kronström in the 1941 romantic comedy "Onnellinen ministeri" ("The Lucky Cabinet Minister"), which included the famous song "Katupoikien laulu", remade by other Finnish pop singers including Katri Helena. Life and career Palo was born in Hämeenlinna as Tauno Brännäs, but changed his name to Tauno Palo in 1935. He was of partial Russian descent through his moth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huhtikuu Tulee
''April's Coming'' (Finnish: ''Huhtikuu tulee'') is a 1953 Finnish comedy film directed by Valentin Vaala and starring Ossi Elstelä, Tuija Halonen and Kurt Ingvall.Qvist & von Bagh p.257 Cast * Ossi Elstelä as Subeditor * Tuija Halonen as Journalist * Kurt Ingvall as Jaakko Huhtikuu * Hilkka Kinnunen as Annikki Teräs * Rauno Kuosmanen as Pertti Avovirta * Harry Lewing as Jopi * Tarmo Manni as Kiuru - artist * Kerstin Nylander * Rauha Rentola as Elisabet Avovirta * Joel Rinne as Heikki Avovirta * Anja Räsänen as Kaija Avovirta * Emma Väänänen * Mika Waltari Mika Toimi Waltari (; 19 September 1908 – 26 August 1979) was a Finnish writer, best known for his best-selling novel '' The Egyptian'' ( fi, Sinuhe egyptiläinen). He was extremely productive. Besides his novels he also wrote poetry, short stor ... as Man in a restaurant References Bibliography * Qvist, Per Olov & von Bagh, Peter. ''Guide to the Cinema of Sweden and Finland''. Greenwood Publishing Gro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loviisa – Niskavuoren Nuori Emäntä
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 Dege ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rikas Tyttö
Rikas tyttö (English translation - The Rich Girl) is a 1939 Finnish film directed by Valentin Vaala. Full credited cast * Sirkka Sari as Anni Hall * Olavi Reimas as Vilhelm Vinter *Lea Joutseno Lea Ruth Margit Joutseno (formerly Jönsson, 6 November 1910, Helsinki – 20 June 1977) was a Finnish actress, screenwriter and a translator. She became known as a blonde comedian in the 1940s after appearing in several Valentin Vaala's films. Al ... as Lea * Hannes Häyrinen as Markus Hall * Irma Seikkula as Irja Rantanen *Turo Kartto as Baron Allan Ahlfeldt *Anni Aitto as Mrs. Hall *Arvi Tuomi as Alfred Hall * Elsa Rantalainen as Mrs. Karila *Eija Karipää as Edla Lundström (as Eija Londén) *Uolevi Räsänen as Lasse *Tuulikki Schreck as Auroora Rantanen Production The film is remembered today for being the last film starring Sirkka Sari, due to her death at a party for the cast and crew of the film. Due to Sari's death, another actress replaced her for the few remaining scenes t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaimoke
''Substitute Wife'' (Finnish: ''Vaimoke'') is a 1936 Finnish romantic comedy film directed by Valentin Vaala and starring Ansa Ikonen, Tauno Palo and Uuno Laakso.Kääpä p.203 Cast * Ansa Ikonen as Kirsti Leivo / Latva * Tauno Palo as Esko Latva * Uuno Laakso as Julle * Kirsti Suonio as Sofia * Kunto Karapää as Tanu Miettinen * Sylvi Palo as Maija Pietarinen * Väinö Sola as Parish clerk * Ruth Snellman as Signe * Aino Lohikoski as Liisa * Sirpa Tolonen as Leena * Rakel Linnanheimo as Maila * Sointu Kouvo as Sirkka * Eino Jurkka as Torvela * Kaija Suonio as Dean's wife * Erwin Uimonen as Hoffman * Siiri Angerkoski as Mrs. Miettinen * Matti Aulos as Porter * Vilho Auvinen as Man in a train * Arvo Kuusla as Man in a club * Irja Kuusla as Maid * Kyösti Käyhkö as Man in a train * Liisa Nevalainen as Kirsti's guest * Otto Noro as Man in a train * Rosi Rinne as Housekeeper * Pentti Saares as Man in a phone booth * Margareta Wasenius ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linnaisten Vihreä Kamari
''Linnaisten vihreä kamari'' (''The Green Chamber of Linnais'') is a 1945 Finnish film directed by Valentin Vaala. Mixing elements of horror and romance, it is based on an 1859 novel ''The Green Chamber of the Linnainen Mansion'' (''Linnaisten kartanon viheriä kamari'') by Zachris Topelius. The film represents the style of pure escapism with its mansion settings filled with romances, wrong identities and centuries-old secrets. It was the most watched Finnish premiere film of 1945 and went on to win three Jussi Awards; Rauli Tuomi for best actor in a leading role, Eino Heino for best cinematography and Roy for best production design. Reception ''Linnaisten vihreä kamari'' received mixed reviews. It was noted for achieving to create a genuine historical-romantic atmosphere. Also the acting, cinematography and production design were praised. On the other hand, some critics mentioned that the film failed to modernize the themes of the original novel. Main cast *Rauli Tuomi a ... [...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] |
Finlandia Hall
The Finlandia Hall is a congress and event venue in the centre of Helsinki on the Töölönlahti Bay, owned by the City of Helsinki. The building, which was designed by architect Alvar Aalto, was completed in 1971. Every detail in the building is designed by Aalto. The designs were completed in 1962, with building taking place between 1967 and 1971. The Congress Wing was designed in 1970 and built in 1973–1975. In 2011, the building was expanded with new exhibition and meeting facilities. Finlandia Hall is known as the venue for the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe, OSCE Summit (Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe) held in August 1975, attended by 35 world leaders, including the leader of the Soviet Union, Leonid Brezhnev, and the President of the United States, Gerald Ford. The inauguration of the Finlandia Hall was celebrated on 2 December 1971. The inauguration concert included the first performance of Einojuhani Rautavaara's Meren tytär (‘Dau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Farmer's Daughter (1947 Film)
A farmer's daughter is a stock character who is a desirable and naive young woman. The Farmer's Daughter or Farmer's Daughter may also refer to: Movies * ''The Farmer's Daughter'' (1928 film), by scriptwriter Frederica Sagor Maas * ''The Farmer's Daughter'' (1940 film), with Martha Raye and Charles Ruggles * ''The Farmer's Daughter'' (1947 film), starring Loretta Young and Joseph Cotten * ''The Farmer's Daughter'' (1962 film), starring Charles Bickford, who was also in the 1947 film * ''Farmer's Daughters'', a 1973 hardcore pornography film Music * ''Farmer's Daughter'' (album), the debut studio album by American Idol season nine runner-up Crystal Bowersox * Farmer's Daughter (band), former name of Canadian country music band The Daughters * "Farmer's Daughter" (Rodney Atkins song), by country music artist Rodney Atkins * "Farmer's Daughter" (Crystal Bowersox song), by American Idol season nine runner-up Crystal Bowersox * "Farmer's Daughter", a Beach Boys song from '' Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ihmiset Suviyössä (film)
''Ihmiset suviyössä'' (''People in the Summer Night'') is a Finnish film from 1948. Directed by Valentin Vaala, it is based on Frans Eemil Sillanpää's 1934 novel of the same title. Plot The film concentrates on the destinies of a small group of people during one summer night. All events in the film are told from two different perspectives. During the night people are falling in love, fighting drunk, dying, and being born. Nature is just as important a part of the movie as the actors are. The novelist Sillanpää himself had told Vaala to keep in mind that there should be only one main character, and that is the summer night. Reception ''Ihmiset suviyössä'' received mostly positive reviews from Finnish critics. They especially praised Eino Heino's cinematography, stating that such beautiful and sensitive capturing of Finnish nature had never before been seen in domestic films. The film received four Jussi Awards; in addition to actors Martti Katajisto, Eero Roine and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frans Eemil Sillanpää
Frans Eemil Sillanpää (; 16 September 1888 – 3 June 1964) was one of the most famous Finnish writers and in 1939 became the first Finnish writer to be awarded the Nobel Prize for literature "for his deep understanding of his country's peasantry and the exquisite art with which he has portrayed their way of life and their relationship with Nature". His best-known novels include ' (''Nuorena nukkunut'') from 1931. Early life Frans Eemil Sillanpää was born into a peasant farming family in Hämeenkyrö. Although his parents were poor, they managed to send him to school in Tampere. At school Sillanpää was a good student and with aid from his benefactor Henrik Liljeroos he entered the University of Helsinki in 1908 to study medicine. Here his acquaintances included the painters Eero Järnefelt and Pekka Halonen, composer Jean Sibelius and author Juhani Aho. Career Five years later, in 1913 Sillanpää moved from Helsinki to his old home village and devoted himself to writin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
