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Nils Gaup
Nils Gaup (born 12 April 1955) is a Sámi film director from Norway. Career Gaup was born in Kautokeino, Finnmark County in Northern Norway. He first intended to become an athlete but from 1974 to 1978 he went to drama school and studied at the Beaivváš Sámi Theatre in Kautokeino. He also founded the first Sami language theatre ensemble. After acting in several movies, he rose to international prominence in 1987 with his film ''Ofelaš'' (international English title '' Pathfinder''). It was the first full-length movie with all of the dialogue in Northern Sámi. This movie earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign language film and the Grand Prize award at the 1990 Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival. After that he made the Disney-financed movie Haakon Haakonsen (Shipwrecked), based on the youth adventure novel ''Haakon Haakonsen. En norsk Robinson'' (''Haakon Haakonsen. A Norwegian Robinson'') by Norwegian author O. V. Falck-Ytter. In 1993 he shot h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gothenburg Film Festival
Göteborg Film Festival (GFF), formerly Göteborg International Film Festival (GIFF), known in English as the Gothenburg Film Festival, formerly Gothenburg International Film Festival, is an annual film festival in Gothenburg, Sweden and the largest film event in Scandinavia. When it was launched in 1979 it showed 17 films on 3 screens and had 3,000 visitors. Today, the film festival takes place over 10 days each year at the end of January and beginning of February. In later years around 450 films from 60 countries are screened for 115,000 visitors. The film festival is also an important market place for the contractors in the movie industry. Awards the following prizes were awarded: Dragon Awards *Dragon Award Best Nordic Film (Nordiska filmpriset) *Dragon Award Best Acting (since 2019) *Audience Dragon Award Best Nordic Film – (Nordiska Filmpriset – Publikens val) *Dragon Award Best Nordic Documentary (since 2013) *Dragon Award Best International Film * Honorary Dragon A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Academy Award For Best Foreign Language Film
The Academy Award for Best International Feature Film (known as Best Foreign Language Film prior to 2020) is one of the Academy Awards handed out annually by the U.S.-based Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). It is given to a feature-length motion picture produced outside the United States with a predominantly non-English dialogue track.80th Academy Awards – Special Rules for the Best Foreign Language Film Award . . Retrieved November 2, 2007. When the first Academy Awards ceremony was held on May 16, 1929, to honor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Star (1996 Film)
''North Star'' is a 1996 American Western film starring James Caan, Christopher Lambert and Catherine McCormack. Directed by Nils Gaup, it was written by Sergio Donati and loosely based on Henry Wilson Allen's 1956 Western novel ''The North Star''. Lambert executive produced the film. Plot summary At the beginning of the Nome Gold Rush in 1899, Sean McLennon (Caan), a Scots-Irish-American land baron, owns the majority of property titles surrounding Nome and declares that only American citizens are legally entitled to placer claims. He uses power, influence and nationalism to make local politics and law enforcement work in his favor. Unbeknownst to those outside of McLennon's gang, the original owners of the land were all killed on McLennon's orders. The gang's latest target, Hudson Santeek (Lambert) narrowly escapes the attempt on his life but not before witnessing McLennon's right-hand thug, Reno (Burt Young) murder Santeek's adoptive father - an elderly Athabaskan triba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Do It
''Just Do It '' or JDI for short is a trademark of shoe company Nike, and it is one of the core components of Nike's brand. The slogan was coined in 1988 at an advertising agency meeting. The founder of the Wieden+Kennedy agency, Dan Wieden, credits the inspiration for his "Just Do It" Nike slogan to Gary Gilmore’s last words: "Let's do it." The "Just Do It" campaign allowed Nike to further increase its share of the North American domestic sport-shoe business from 18% to 43%, (from $877 million to $9.2 billion in worldwide sales) from 1988 to 1998. In many Nike-related situations, "Just Do It" appears alongside the Nike logo, known as the Swoosh. Campaign The "Just Do It" campaign launched in 1988 was highly successful, with the company defining the meaning of "Just Do It" as being both "universal and intensely personal." While Reebok was directing their campaign at aerobics during the fitness craze of the 1980s, Nike responded with "a tough, take no prisoners ad campaign." ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shipwrecked (1990 Film)
''Shipwrecked'' ( no, Haakon Haakonsen) is a 1990 family action-adventure film directed by Nils Gaup and starring Stian Smestad and Gabriel Byrne. The film is a dramatization of Norwegian author Oluf Falck-Ytter's book ''Haakon Haakonsen: En Norsk Robinson'' (''Haakon Haakonsen: A Norwegian Robinson''). The movie was produced by a consortium of Scandinavian companies and released in the US in an English-language version by Walt Disney Pictures. Plot Haakon Haakonsen (Stian Smestad), a young Norwegian boy in the 1850s, becomes the sole support of his family as a cabin boy on a ship after his father is injured. Jens (Trond Peter Stamsø Munch), who was a shipmate of Haakon's father and a friend of the Haakonsens, agrees to be a "sea daddy" to Haakon, teaching him seamanship and acting as an older brother during their voyage. At first, Haakon has a difficult time adjusting to life at sea, but eventually earns the respect of his shipmates. After shore-leave in London, a British naval ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kautokeino Rebellion
The Sami revolt in Guovdageaidnu, also known as the Kautokeino uprising, was a revolt in the town of Kautokeino in northern Norway in 1852 by a group of Sami who attacked representatives of the Norwegian authorities. The rebels killed the local merchant and the local lensmann, whipped their servants and the village priest, and burned down the merchant's house. The rebels were later seized by other Sami, who killed two of the rebels in the process. Two of the leaders, Mons Somby and Aslak Hætta, were later executed by the Norwegian government. Background The incident was connected to a religious revival movement that was inspired by the preacher Lars Levi Laestadius. His teaching, which had great influence on the Sami in Norway at the time, demanded a more spiritually pure lifestyle and abstaining from alcohol. The movement turned more militant as their followers, called Laestadians, saw the Norwegian State Church as too close to the state-run alcohol industry. They forme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kautokeino-opprøret
''The Kautokeino Rebellion'' ( no, Kautokeino-opprøret, se, Guovdageainnu Stuimmit) is a 2008 film based on the true story of the Kautokeino riots in Kautokeino, Norway in 1852 in response to the Norwegian exploitation of the Sami community at that time. It was directed by Nils Gaup and was released in January 2008. The music to this film was mostly composed by Sami musician Mari Boine. Plot Cast * Mikael Persbrandt as Carl Johan Ruth * Michael Nyqvist as Lars Levi Læstadius * Nils Peder Isaksen Gaup as Mons Somby * Mikkel Gaup as Aslak Hætta * Anni-Kristiina Juuso as Ellen Aslaksdatter Skum * Jørgen Langhelle * Bjørn Sundquist as Pastor Stockfleth * Stig Henrik Hoff * Peter Andersson as Lars Johan Bucht * Silje Holtet as Anne Elise Blix * Eirik Junge Eliassen as Prästen Zetliz * Aslat Mahtte Gaup as Mathis Hætta * Inger Utsi as Inger Andersdatter Spein * Ole Nicklas Guttorm as Litle Aslak (son) * Inga Juuso as Grandmother * Beaska Niilas as Rasmus Sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waterworld
''Waterworld'' is a 1995 American post-apocalyptic action film directed by Kevin Reynolds and co-written by Peter Rader and David Twohy. It was based on Rader's original 1986 screenplay and stars Kevin Costner, who also produced it with Charles Gordon and John Davis. It was distributed by Universal Pictures. The setting of the film is in the distant future. The polar ice cap has completely melted, and the sea level has risen over , covering nearly all of the land. The plot of the film centers on an otherwise nameless antihero, "The Mariner", a drifter who sails the Earth in his trimaran. The most expensive film ever made at the time, ''Waterworld'' was released to mixed reviews from critics, who praised the futuristic setting and premise, but criticized the execution including the characterization and acting performances. The film also was unable to recoup its massive budget at the box office despite being one of the highest grossing films of 1995; however, the film di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Costner
Kevin Michael Costner (born January 18, 1955) is an American actor, producer, film director and musician. He has received various accolades, including two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Costner starred in ''Fandango'', ''American Flyers'', ''Silverado'' and many other films. He rose to prominence with his starring roles in '' The Untouchables'' and '' No Way Out'' (1987). He then starred in '' Bull Durham'' (1988), '' Field of Dreams'' (1989), '' Dances with Wolves'' (1990), for which he won two Academy Awards, ''JFK'' (1991), '' Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'' (1991), ''The Bodyguard'' (1992), '' A Perfect World'' (1993), and '' Wyatt Earp'' (1994). In 1995, Costner starred in and co-produced '' Waterworld''. His second directorial feature, '' The Postman'', was released in 1997. He later starred in '' Message in a Bottle'' (1999), ''For Love of the Game'' (1999), '' Thirteen Days'' (2000), '' 3000 Mile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Lambert
Christophe Guy Denis "Christopher" Lambert (; ; born March 29, 1957) is a French-American actor, producer, and novelist. He started his career playing supporting parts in several French films, and became internationally famous for portraying Tarzan in '' Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes'' (1984). For his performance in the film ''Subway'' (1985), he received the César Award for Best Actor. His most famous role is Connor MacLeod in the adventure-fantasy film ''Highlander'' (1986) and the subsequent franchise of the same name. Lambert's other notable film roles include ''I Love You'' (1986), '' The Sicilian'' (1987), '' Knight Moves'' (1992), ''Fortress'' (1992) and its sequel '' Fortress 2: Re-Entry'' (2000), '' Mortal Kombat'' (1995), '' Druids'' (2001), '' Absolon'' (2003), '' White Material'' (2009), '' Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance'' (2011), and '' Kickboxer: Retaliation'' (2018). He also produced the films '' Don't Forget You're Going to Die'' (1995), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tashunga
''North Star'' is a 1996 American Western film starring James Caan, Christopher Lambert and Catherine McCormack. Directed by Nils Gaup, it was written by Sergio Donati and loosely based on Henry Wilson Allen's 1956 Western novel ''The North Star''. Lambert executive produced the film. Plot summary At the beginning of the Nome Gold Rush in 1899, Sean McLennon (Caan), a Scots-Irish-American land baron, owns the majority of property titles surrounding Nome and declares that only American citizens are legally entitled to placer claims. He uses power, influence and nationalism to make local politics and law enforcement work in his favor. Unbeknownst to those outside of McLennon's gang, the original owners of the land were all killed on McLennon's orders. The gang's latest target, Hudson Santeek (Lambert) narrowly escapes the attempt on his life but not before witnessing McLennon's right-hand thug, Reno (Burt Young) murder Santeek's adoptive father - an elderly Athabaskan tribal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harvey Keitel
Harvey Keitel ( ; born May 13, 1939) is an American actor. He is known for his portrayal of morally ambiguous and "tough guy" characters. He first rose to prominence during the New Hollywood movement, and has held a long-running association with director Martin Scorsese, starring in six of his films since 1967. Keitel has played in such films as '' Who's That Knocking at My Door'' (1967), '' Mean Streets'' (1973), '' Taxi Driver'' (1976), '' Blue Collar'' (1978), '' The Last Temptation of Christ'' (1988), '' Thelma & Louise'' (1991), ''Bugsy'' (1991), '' Reservoir Dogs'' (1992), '' Bad Lieutenant'' (1992), '' The Piano'' (1993), '' Pulp Fiction'' (1994), ''From Dusk till Dawn'' (1996), '' Cop Land'' (1997), '' Red Dragon'' (2002), '' National Treasure'' (2004), '' The Grand Budapest Hotel'' (2014), ''Youth'' (2015), and '' The Irishman'' (2019). He has been nominated for a number of accolades, including Academy and Golden Globe nominations for ''Bugsy'' (1991), and won an AA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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