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Kati Outinen
Anna Katriina "Kati" Outinen (born 17 August 1961) is a Finnish actress who has often played leading female roles in Aki Kaurismäki's films. Outinen was born in Helsinki. Having studied under Jouko Turkka during his "reign" of drama studies in Finland, she nevertheless has never been associated with the "''turkkalaisuus''" school of acting methodology. Her breakthrough role was as a tough girl in the generational classic youth film '' Täältä tullaan elämä'' (1980) by Tapio Suominen. In 1984, she appeared in '' Aikalainen''. Besides a strong domestic reputation gained through a widely varied list of roles in theatre and television drama, film director Aki Kaurismäki's films have brought Outinen international attention and even adulation, particularly in Germany and France. Her first work together with Kaurismäki was '' Shadows in Paradise'' in 1986. At the 2002 Cannes Film Festival, Outinen won the award for Best Actress for the Kaurismäki film '' The Man Without a P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helsinki
Helsinki () is the Capital city, capital and most populous List of cities and towns in Finland, city in Finland. It is on the shore of the Gulf of Finland and is the seat of southern Finland's Uusimaa region. About people live in the municipality, with million in the Helsinki capital region, capital region and million in the Helsinki metropolitan area, metropolitan area. As the most populous List of urban areas in Finland by population, urban area in Finland, it is the country's most significant centre for politics, education, finance, culture, and research. Helsinki is north of Tallinn, Estonia, east of Stockholm, Sweden, and west of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Helsinki has significant History of Helsinki, historical connections with these three cities. Together with the cities of Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen—and surrounding commuter towns, including the neighbouring municipality of Sipoo to the east—Helsinki forms a Helsinki metropolitan area, metropolitan are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Crimes
''Dark Crimes'' is a 2016 crime drama film directed by Alexandros Avranas and written by Jeremy Brock. The film was based on a 2008 article in ''The New Yorker'' by David Grann titled "True Crime: A Postmodern Murder Mystery", about convicted murderer Krystian Bala who supposedly wrote a fictionalized novel about a murder he committed. The film stars Jim Carrey as a detective who notices similarities between a cold case murder and a best-selling novel. The supporting cast includes Agata Kulesza, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Kati Outinen, Zbigniew Zamachowski, and Marton Csokas. Producer Brett Ratner had ''True Crimes'' in development since 2010. Principal photography began on 12 November 2015 in Kraków, Poland and ended a month later. It held its premiere at the Warsaw Film Festival on 12 October 2016 with the title ''True Crimes'', and had a limited theatrical release in only a few countries, such as the United States, in 2018. Despite some praise for the cast, critics panned ''Dar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Le Havre (film)
''Le Havre'' () is a 2011 comedy-drama film produced, written, and directed by Aki Kaurismäki and starring André Wilms, Kati Outinen, Jean-Pierre Darroussin and Blondin Miguel. It tells the story of a shoeshiner who tries to save an immigrant child in the French port city Le Havre. The film was produced by Kaurismäki's Finnish company Sputnik with international co-producers in France and Germany. It is Kaurismäki's second French-language film, after '' La Vie de Bohème'' from 1992. The film premiered in competition at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, where it received the FIPRESCI Prize. Kaurismäki envisions it as the first installment in a trilogy about life in port cities. His ambition was to make follow-ups set in Spain and Germany, shot in the local languages. However, his next film '' The Other Side of Hope'' is set in Helsinki. Plot Marcel Marx, formerly both a bohemian and struggling author, has given up his literary ambitions and relocated to the port city of Le Hav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The House Of Branching Love
''The House of Branching Love'' () is a 2009 Finnish comedy-drama film directed by Mika Kaurismäki. It is based on the novel ''Haarautuvan rakkauden talo'' by Petri Karra. The film is about a married couple going through a divorce. Cast * Hannu-Pekka Björkman as Juhani Helin * Elina Knihtilä as Tuula Helin * Kati Outinen as Yrsa * Antti Reini Antti Reini (born 27 August 1964) is a Finnish film actor. At the 27th Guldbagge Awards he was nominated for the award for Best Actor for his role in '' Il Capitano: A Swedish Requiem''. Seven films (2011–2015) made from the '' Vares'' novels ... as Wolffi * Tommi Eronen as Pekka * Irina Björklund as Marjut * Maria Järvenhelmi as Kitty * Kari Väänänen as Niilo * Anna Easteden as Nina * Ilkka Villi as Marco * Antti Virmavirta as Timo * Mari Perankoski as Tiina * Timo Torikka as PK References External links * 2009 comedy-drama films 2009 films Films based on Finnish novels Films directed by Mika Kau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sauna (2008 Film)
''Sauna'', also known as ''Filth'' or ''Evil Rising'', is a 2008 Finnish horror film directed by Antti-Jussi Annila. The film was awarded three Jussi Awards in 2009: the best sound design, the best scenography and the best costumes. In addition, the film was nominated for best lead actor ( Ville Virtanen), best lead actor ( Tommi Eronen) and best editing. Premise At the end of the Russo-Swedish War (1590-1595), brothers Knut and Eerik are tasked with marking the border between Finland under Swedish rule and the Tsardom of Russia. Eerik is a cartographer hardened by a long war and studied in Stockholm. On the way, the brothers kill the peasant and leave his daughter in the basement to die, but in the marshes of the north, the ghost of the girl returns to persecute them. Upon arriving at a mysterious village in the middle of swamp, the brothers find a sauna in which they hope to be washed of their sins. Cast Release Home media The film was released on DVD by Mpi Home Video ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lights In The Dusk
''Lights in the Dusk'' () is a 2006 Finnish comedy-drama film written, directed, produced and edited by Aki Kaurismäki. Starring Janne Hyytiäinen, Ilkka Koivula, and Maria Järvenhelmi, the film was presented at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. It is the last installment in Kaurismäki's "Finland" trilogy after '' Drifting Clouds'' (1996) and '' The Man Without a Past'' (2002). The film is about a security guard who is set up in a robbery by a femme fatale who exploits his gullibility and loyalty. Classical music is used as background throughout much of the film, including excerpts from the work of the famous Swedish tenor Jussi Björling. It has been argued that the film deals with the ways in which " pitalism has painted the town red, just a different shade of red from its socialist connotations," as well as that "rock is so important to the director that a number of his males, including Koistinen, favor a 50s, greasy, sweptback hair style, to go along with their love of ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avida (film)
''Avida'' is a 2006 French black comedy film written and directed by Benoît Delépine and Gustave Kervern. Shot in black-and-white, the film uses surreal humour and features little dialogue. Plot A deaf-mute and two ketamine addicts employed at a private family zoo try to carry out a plot to kidnap an obese billionaire's dog. An accident at the zoo's lion pit foils their plan. Still after the ransom money, the three kidnappers agree to the overweight billionaire's last wish to help her climb a high mountain, where she hopes to die. Cast Production Filming The film was shot in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region between 25 July and 20 August 2005. The zoo scenes were shot at the zoo of the French commune of Maubeuge. Style The film is considered close to surrealism by critics due to its unconventional story and bizarre characters. Shot in black-and-white, the film uses absurd gags and contains very little dialogue. The directors, however, have insisted ''Avida'' is not a surreali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juha (1999 Film)
''Juha'' is a 1999 Finnish film written, directed, produced and edited by Aki Kaurismäki. The film is loosely based on a famous 1911 novel ''Juha (novel), Juha'' by the Finnish author Juhani Aho marking this as the fourth time the novel was adapted for the screen. The original story takes place in the 18th century but Kaurismäki's remake is set sometime in the latter half of the 20th century. It tells the story of a love triangle where a simple peasant woman leaves her husband after falling in love with a modern city slicker. ''Juha'' is a silent film shot in black-and-white with dialogue in the form of intertitles. Special release prints with titles in several different languages were produced for international distribution. Plot Marja (Kati Outinen) is a simple peasant woman married to her older husband Juha (Sakari Kuosmanen). They lead a very simple country life, spending most of their days farming and tending to their livestock. Marja's world is turned upside down when Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trains'n'Roses
''Trains'n'Roses'' () is a 1998 German- Finnish romantic comedy film directed by Peter Lichtefeld. Plot Hannes, a truck driver from Germany, is a train timetable enthusiast who dreams of winning the first prize at the International Timetable Contest that is to be held in Inari, Finland Inari (; ; ; ; Norwegian language, Norwegian and ) is Finland's largest Municipalities of Finland, municipality by area (but one of the most sparsely populated), with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Its major source .... When his boss ruins his plans to travel to Inari, Hannes knocks his boss unconscious and leaves the country. While on his trip to Finland by train, his boss is found dead at his office, making Hannes the prime suspect. During his journey, unaware that he is being pursued, Hannes meets many new people, including the love of his life. Cast References External links * 1998 films 1998 romantic comedy films German romantic comedy films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freakin' Beautiful World
''Freakin' Beautiful World'' () is a 1997 Finnish drama film written and directed by Jarmo Lampela. The film is about two teenage boys from Helsinki who owe money to a local drug dealer. In order to pay their debt, they have to travel to Stockholm Stockholm (; ) is the Capital city, capital and List of urban areas in Sweden by population, most populous city of Sweden, as well as the List of urban areas in the Nordic countries, largest urban area in the Nordic countries. Approximately ... to collect drugs for the drug dealer. The film won Jussi Awards for Best Film, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing. Cast * Joonas Bragge as Ismo, "Ippe" * Arttu Kapulainen as Pauli, "Papu" * Pihla Penttinen as Mia * Ilkka Koivula as Kalevi "Kalle" Lahtinen * Kati Outinen as Tarja, Ippe's mother * Jyri Ojansivu as Sami, Papu's brother * Pekka Valkeejärvi as Esa, Papu's father * Sakari Korhonen as Sakke, Ippe's father * Irja Matikainen as Anita, Mia's mother References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drifting Clouds (film)
''Drifting Clouds'' () is a 1996 Finnish comedy drama film edited, written, produced, and directed by Aki Kaurismäki and starring Kati Outinen, Kari Väänänen and Markku Peltola. The film is the first in Kaurismäki's ''Finland'' trilogy, the other two films being ''The Man Without a Past'' and ''Lights in the Dusk''. Plot Ilona Koponen, a head waitress at ''Dubrovnik'' restaurant, is married to Lauri, a tram driver. They live in a small, modestly furnished apartment in Helsinki. As they come home from work late one night, Lauri surprises Ilona with a television which he purchased on hire purchase. They talk about whether they can meet their financial obligations, but agree that the TV payments are manageable. Next day, as Lauri gets to work, he learns that the company will be laying off workers due to the non-profitability of certain tram routes and he is randomly chosen as one of those. The day after Lauri has finished his last shift, Ilona is informed by the owner of ''Dubro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Take Care Of Your Scarf, Tatiana
''Take Care of Your Scarf, Tatiana'' (), also translated as ''Take Care of Your Scarf, Tatjana'', is a 1994 Finnish/German film directed, produced and co-written by Aki Kaurismäki. The film tells the story of two shy and unaccomplished middle-aged men who run away from their mothers' homes and drive aimlessly on the back roads of Finland. Plot Valto ( Mato Valtonen) lives with his mother, who runs a clothing business. Valto is seen sewing clothes for his mother at the beginning of the film. When he discovers the coffee has run out, and his mother refuses to make him a new one straight away, he locks her in a cupboard, steals her money and goes out. Valto finds Reino ( Matti Pellonpää), who has been fixing Valto's car. They then go on a road trip with no apparent destination. With music coming out of a in-car vinyl player of Valto's car and Reino's story about how he got into some legal trouble after he punched someone, the two seemingly enjoy the road trip. This is a typical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
