Hella W (2011)

The life of a heroine. The life and work of Hella Wuolijoki. A poet, spy and millionaire, she turned into an internationally acclaimed businesswoman, politician and playwright, who ... See full summary »

Director:

Juha Wuolijoki

Writers:

Outi Nyytäjä (original screenplay), Juha Wuolijoki (adaptation)

Stars:

Tiina Weckström, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Matleena Kuusniemi

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tiina Weckström	...	Hella Wuolijoki
Hannu-Pekka Björkman	...	VAPO detective
Matleena Kuusniemi	...	Vappu Tuomioja
Maria Heiskanen	...	Kerttu Nuorteva
Antti Litja	...	Raivio
Pirkka-Pekka Petelius	...	Eino Salmelainen
Svante Martin	...	Väinö Tanner
Petri Manninen	...	Sulo Wuolijoki
Marjaana Maijala	...	Nanny
Lilga Kovanko	...	Jartseva
Kaija Pakarinen	...	Linda Tanner
Sampo Sarkola	...	Business man
Maria Sid	...	Passarivanki
Irina Bova	...	Aleksandra Kollontai
Wanda Dubiel	...	Sukulaisrouva

Storyline

The life of a heroine. The life and work of Hella Wuolijoki. A poet, spy and millionaire, she turned into an internationally acclaimed businesswoman, politician and playwright, who collaborated with Europe's leading writers such as Bertolt Brecht and Maxim Gorky, but faced the harshness of a changing world as the Finnish, Soviet and British secret services focus on her life, family and work.

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Plot Keywords:

divorce | husband wife relationship | women in society | finnish security police | finland | 

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Taglines:

Woman of power

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | History | War

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Connections

Features Juurakon Hulda (1937)

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Details

Country:

Finland Estonia

Language:

Finnish

Release Date:

28 January 2011 (Finland)

Also Known As:

マダム・ヘッラ

Filming Locations:

Helsinki, Finland

Box Office

Budget:

EUR1,730,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$942,533

Company Credits

Production Co:

Snapper Films Oy, Amrion, Finnish Film Foundation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Color:

Color Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1