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Toivo Särkkä
Toivo Jalmari Särkkä (20 November 1890, in Mikkeli – 9 February 1975, in Helsinki), born Toivo Hjalmar Silén, was a Finnish film producer and director. He was CEO of the production company Suomen Filmiteollisuus. Before his career in filmmaking, Särkkä worked as a bank manager and chairman in Kotimainen Työ, an organization promoting Finnish work and products. After the death of Erkki Karu, founder and owner of Suomen Filmiteollisuus, Särkkä became the CEO thus producing 233 and directing 49 feature films. In 1965, when the Finnish film industry was in difficulties due to the coming of television, Särkkä initiated bankruptcy of Suomen Filmiteollisuus. Films directed by Särkkä are e.g. ''Suomisen perhe'', ''Helmikuun manifesti'', ''Kulkurin valssi'' and ''Vaivaisukon morsian''. Särkkä married Russian-Lithuanian Margariitta Beljavsky in 1914. They had one daughter. Selected filmography * '' Woman is the Wild Card'' (1944) * '' Radio tekee murron'' (1951) * '' K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hilma's Name Day
''Hilma's Name Day'' () is a 1954 Finnish romantic comedy film written and directed by Matti Kassila. It is based on the 1936 novel by Agapetus, telling the story of a small village preparing to celebrate the shopkeeper's wife's name day when a fire breaks out in the night and turns out to be more difficult to put out than expected. The film stars Matti Ranin, Aino Mantsas, Tauno Palo and Edvin Laine. Like the novel, Kassila wanted set the film in the 1930s, and for that, a possible authentic shooting environment was needed to get the impression of the period. In the end, a suitable destination can be found in the Nurmijärvi village, where the film was filmed. The film received a positive reception from critics when it was released. In 1955, the film won two Jussi Awards: for best direction (Matti Kassila) and best set design (Aarre Koivisto). Cast * Matti Ranin as Heikki, a young judge * Aino Mantsas as a girl from post office * Tauno Palo as Yrjö, an old judge * Edvin L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People From Mikkeli
The term "the people" refers to the public or common mass of people of a polity. As such it is a concept of human rights law, international law as well as constitutional law, particularly used for claims of popular sovereignty. In contrast, a people is any plurality of persons considered as a whole. Used in politics and law, the term "a people" refers to the collective or community of an ethnic group or nation. Concepts Legal Chapter One, Article One of the Charter of the United Nations states that "peoples" have the right to self-determination. Though the mere status as peoples and the right to self-determination, as for example in the case of Indigenous peoples (''peoples'', as in all groups of indigenous people, not merely all indigenous persons as in ''indigenous people''), does not automatically provide for independent sovereignty and therefore secession. Indeed, judge Ivor Jennings identified the inherent problems in the right of "peoples" to self-determination, as i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1975 Deaths
It was also declared the ''International Women's Year'' by the United Nations and the European Architectural Heritage Year by the Council of Europe. Events January * January 1 – Watergate scandal (United States): John N. Mitchell, H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman are found guilty of the Watergate cover-up. * January 2 ** The Federal Rules of Evidence are approved by the United States Congress. ** A bomb blast at Samastipur, Bihar, India, fatally wounds Lalit Narayan Mishra, Minister of Railways. * January 5 – Tasman Bridge disaster: The Tasman Bridge in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, is struck by the bulk ore carrier , causing a partial collapse resulting in 12 deaths. * January 15 – Alvor Agreement: Portugal announces that it will grant independence to Angola on November 11. * January 20 ** In Hanoi, North Vietnam, the Politburo approves the final military offensive against South Vietnam. ** Work is abandoned on the 1974 Anglo-French Channel Tunnel scheme. * January ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1890 Births
Events January * January 1 – The Kingdom of Italy establishes Eritrea as its colony in the Horn of Africa. * January 2 – Alice Sanger becomes the first female staffer in the White House. * January 11 – 1890 British Ultimatum: The United Kingdom demands Portugal withdraw its forces from the land between the Portuguese colonies of Portuguese Mozambique, Mozambique and Portuguese Angola, Angola (most of present-day Zimbabwe and Zambia). * January 15 – Ballet ''The Sleeping Beauty (ballet), The Sleeping Beauty'', with music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Tchaikovsky, is premiered at the Mariinsky Theatre, Imperial Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Russia. * January 25 ** The United Mine Workers of America is founded. ** American journalist Nellie Bly completes her round-the-world journey in 72 days. February * February 5 – The worldwide insurance and financial service brand Allianz is founded in Berlin, Germany. * February 18 – The National Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Scarlet Dove (1961 Film)
''The Scarlet Dove'' () is a 1961 Finnish thriller film directed and co-written 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 Irja is a given name. Notable people with the given name include: *Irja Aav (1944–1995), Estonian a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaks' Tavallista Lahtista
''Kaks' tavallista Lahtista'' ("Two Ordinary Lahtinens") is a 1960 Finnish musical comedy-drama film directed by Ville Salminen. It was entered into the 10th Berlin International Film Festival, but received low reception. Cast * Eemeli as Janitor Vepsäläinen * as Janitor's son * Hannu Halonen * Paavo Hukkinen * Pentti Irjala as Producer * Leo Jokela as Champion's assistant * as Irma Virtanen * Leni Katajakoski as Eeva * Annikki Linnoila * as sergeant * Toivo Mäkelä as Managing clerk Puntti * Pirkko Mannola as Pirkko Järvinen * Aili Montonen * Masa Niemi * Tommi Rinne Tommi Jalmari Rinne (21 January 1925 – 10 June 1999) was a Finnish actor. He appeared in 76 films and television shows between 1946 and 1998. He starred in the film '' Kaks' tavallista Lahtista'', which was entered into the 10th Berlin Interna ... as Usko Lahtinen * Ville-Veikko Salminen as European champion * as manager Mainio * Leif Wager as Toivo Lahtinen References External links * ... [...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 – Elonet (in Finnish) It has enjoyed g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skandaali Tyttökoulussa
''Skandaali tyttökoulussa'' (English: ''Scandal in the Girls' School'') is a 1960 Finnish comedy, drama film directed by Edvin Laine. The film was entered into the 2nd Moscow International Film Festival. Cast * Liisa Nevalainen as Sanny Kortman * Elsa Turakainen as Hilja Eufrosyne Forslund * Hilkka Helinä as Olga Kauppala * Elina Salo as Liisa 'Liisi' Kortman * Leo Riuttu as Lassinen, Teacher * Kosti Klemelä as Amos Pölkkynen * Martti Romppanen as Veikko 'Nalle' Vuorela * Liisa Roine as Anna Tapper * Seija Haarala as Helmi Hallman * Elina Ollikainen as Inkeri * Rose-Marie Precht ''Rose-Marie'' is an operetta-style musical with music by Rudolf Friml and Herbert Stothart, and book and lyrics by Otto Harbach and Oscar Hammerstein II. The story is set in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and concerns Rose-Marie La Flemme, a Fre ... as Kerttu References External links * 1960 films 1960 drama films 1960s Finnish-language films 1960s Finnish films Finnish black-an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sven Tuuva The Hero
''Sven Tuuva the Hero'' (, ) is a 1958 Finnish war film written and directed by Edvin Laine, who also stars as one of the lead actors. The cast also includes the director's brother Aarne Laine and the director's wife Mirjam Novero. The film was entered into the 9th Berlin International Film Festival. It is loosely based on the poem "Sven Dufva" which is part of ''The Tales of Ensign Stål'', written by Johan Ludvig Runeberg, the national poet of Finland. Cast * Veikko Sinisalo as Sven * Edvin Laine as Sergeant Ukko Tuuva * Fanni Halonen as Äiti Tuuva, Tuuva's mother * Salme Karppinen as Kaarina * Leif Wager as Johan August Sandels * Kauko Helovirta as Duncker * Mirjam Novero as Rva Duncker * Aarne Laine as Örn * Leevi Kuuranne as Gustav IV Adolf * Tommi Rinne Tommi Jalmari Rinne (21 January 1925 – 10 June 1999) was a Finnish actor. He appeared in 76 films and television shows between 1946 and 1998. He starred in the film '' Kaks' tavallista Lahtista'', which was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miriam (film)
''Miriam'' is a 1957 Finnish drama film directed by Finnish-British film director William Markus. The film is based on the novel by Walentin Chorell, with a screenplay co-written by Markus and Pentti Unho. It is widely regarded as Markus’s most accomplished directorial work and was entered into the 8th Berlin International Film Festival in 1958. Plot and Themes The film centers on Miriam, a 17-year-old orphaned girl who, after the death of her aunt, is hired as a maid by the Allnes family in a rural Finnish community. The family consists of the compassionate schoolteacher Torvald Allnes, his strict wife Britta, and their son Hans, who is a childhood friend of Miriam. As romantic feelings develop between Miriam and Hans, their relationship faces strong opposition from Hans’s mother due to class differences and prevailing social expectations. The narrative explores themes of love, social hierarchy, hypocrisy, and the constraints imposed by societal norms in a small communit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1918 (1957 Film)
''1918'' is a 1957 Finnish war film directed by Toivo Särkkä. It is based on the play and novel by Jarl Hemmer. The events of the film take place during the Finnish Civil War of 1918. It was entered into the 7th Berlin International Film Festival The 7th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 21 June to 2 July 1957. The Golden Bear was awarded to '' 12 Angry Men'' directed by Sidney Lumet. The International Federation of Film Critics awarded FIPRESCI Award for the firs .... Cast * Åke Lindman as Samuel Bro * Anneli Sauli as Essi Söderman * Ture Ara as Ceder (as Tuure Ara) * Matti Aulos as Humalainen * Kerttu Björlin as Avustaja * Sirkka Breider as Naisvanki * Kyösti Erämaa as Tuomiokapitulin jäsen * Kaarlo Halttunen as Patruuna Bro * Oiva Sala as Tuomiokapitulin jäsen References External links * 1957 films 1950s war drama films 1950s Finnish-language films 1950s Finnish films Finnish war drama films Films directed by Toivo Särkkä ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
