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Rööperi
''Hellsinki'' () is a 2009 Finland, Finnish film directed by Aleksi Mäkelä (director), Aleksi Mäkelä. The film is based on the novel ''Rööperi – rikoksen vuodet 1955–2005'' by Harri Nykänen and Tom Sjöberg. ''Hellsinki'' follows the journey of two criminals, Tomppa and Krisu, in Punavuori (in slang ''Rööperi''), a neighbourhood in Helsinki, from the mid-1960s to the late 1970s. Cast * Samuli Edelmann as Tomppa * Peter Franzén as Krisu * Pihla Viitala as Monika * Kari Hietalahti as Gypsy Kari * Juha Veijonen as Koistinen * Jasper Pääkkönen as Korppu * Kristo Salminen as Arska * Pekka Valkeejärvi as Uki * Hiski Grönstrand as Pera * Tommi Rantamäki as Sale * Santeri Kinnunen as Teukka * Kalle Holmberg (director), Kalle Holmberg as Lindström * Leena Uotila as Tomppa's mother * Pirkko Mannola as Tyyne, Kari's mother References External links * 2009 films Films shot in Finland Films shot in Helsinki Films set in Helsinki Films directed by Aleksi Mäke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punavuori
Punavuori (; ) is a neighbourhood in the center of Helsinki, the capital of Finland. The name Punavuori () refers to red cliffs located between Sepänkatu and Punavuorenkatu. They were still visible in the 19th century, nowadays they are covered with buildings and pavement. Punavuori was traditionally a working-class neighbourhood, today it is known as a bohemian district popular among artists, students and hipsters. It is one of the most densely populated areas in Finland. After the new location and growth of Helsinki in the 18th century, Punavuori became the area next to the center. During the 19th century the district had a seedy reputation. Most of the brothels and beerhouses were found in Punavuori. The social problems were aggravated by quickly built rent-apartments for the poor. After World War II, the district went through a process of gentrification. Today Punavuori offers many trendy small shops and bars, nightclubs and restaurants. Important streets include Uuden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
