A story of renowned Finnish painter Helene Schjerfbeck, and the love affair between her and a younger art critic Einar Reuter.
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- 1 win & 6 nominations.
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Cast
| Laura Birn | ... |
Helene Schjerfbeck
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| Johannes Holopainen | ... |
Einar Reuter
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| Krista Kosonen | ... |
Helena Westermarck
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| Pirkko Saisio | ... |
Olga Schjerfbeck
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| Eero Aho | ... |
Magnus Schjerfbeck
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| Jarkko Lahti | ... |
Gösta Stenman
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| Saana Koivisto | ... |
Tyra Arp
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Jan Korander | ... |
Tohtori Säilä
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Petteri Pennilä | ... |
Kauppias
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Valentina Kalinina | ... |
Annulilja
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Inger Liis Savi | ... |
Nuori Helene
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Aarne Soro | ... |
Vuokraisäntä
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Oskar Rohu | ... |
Janne
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| Pääru Oja | ... |
Pappi
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Ann Reiman | ... |
Kauppiaan vaimo
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Sten Lassmann | ... |
Pianisti
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| Kristjan Üksküla | ... |
Illallisvieras
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Elise Pottmann | ... |
Illallisvieras
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Kristo Viiding | ... |
Illallisvieras
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Loora-Eliise Kaarelson | ... |
Illallisvieras
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Lars Uus | ... |
Postinkantaja
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| Juhan Ulfsak | ... |
Meklari
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| Tommi Korpela | ... |
Toimittaja
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Susanna Snellman | ... |
(voice)
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Teemu Kukkonen | ... |
(voice)
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| Andrei Alén | ... |
(voice)
(as Andrei Alen)
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Tero Jartti | ... |
Kansanparantaja (uncredited)
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Kaj Kuosmanen | ... |
Museovieras (uncredited)
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| Tapio Liinoja | ... |
Herrasmies (uncredited)
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Loora-Elisabet Lomp | ... |
Illallisvieras (uncredited)
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Lilian Pärni | ... |
Museovieras / Nainen Vankkureissa / Nainen Puistossa (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Antti J. Jokinen | ||
Written by
| Antti J. Jokinen | ... | () |
| Marko Leino | ... | () |
| Rakel Liehu | ... | (based on the novel by) |
Produced by
| Thomas Fanning | ... | executive producer (as Tom Fanning) |
| Antti J. Jokinen | ... | producer (as Antti Jokinen) |
| Mikko Kodisoja | ... | executive producer |
| Elina Litvinova | ... | line producer |
| Evelin Penttilä | ... | producer |
| Mikko Tenhunen | ... | producer |
Music by
| Kirka Sainio | ||
Cinematography by
| Rauno Ronkainen | ||
Editorial Department
| Pentti Keskimäki | ... | colorist |
| Marion Koppel | ... | assembly editor |
| Jussi Rautaniemi | ... | trailer editor |
Casting By
| Piret Toomvap-Schönberg | ... | (in Estonia) (as Piret Toomvap) |
Production Design by
| Jaagup Roomet | ||
Costume Design by
| Eugen Tamberg | ||
Makeup Department
| Kaire Hendrikson | ... | makeup designer |
| Anu Konze | ... | makeup artist |
| Kerli Laaberg | ... | wig maker |
| Hella Marats | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Liisi Põllumaa | ... | makeup artist (as Liisi Roht) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Reetta Lahtinen | ... | third assistant director |
| Johanna Maria Paulson | ... | second assistant director |
| Greta Varts | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Lennart Feldbach | ... | props assistant |
| Juhan Malmstein | ... | set builder |
| Meinar Mäesalu | ... | construction |
| Toomas Nurme | ... | props assistant |
| Imre Paabo | ... | stand by props |
| Anna Retulainen | ... | paintings |
| Tõnis Tallermaa | ... | construction |
| Karin Tetsmann | ... | property master |
| Liisa Tetsmann | ... | scenic painter |
| Triin Valvas | ... | paintings |
Sound Department
| Jan Andresson | ... | boom operator |
| Kristjan Kurm | ... | sound equipment |
| Janne Laine | ... | sound editor |
| Kirka Sainio | ... | sound designer |
| Hisham Sharafeddine | ... | additional boom operator |
| Tanel Tänna | ... | sound recordist |
Special Effects by
| Edgars Klavins | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Janis Jakuss Kreituss | ... | special effects coordinator |
Visual Effects by
| Amin Bakht | ... | visual effects artist |
| Ari Huuskonen | ... | compositor |
| Mikko Hyyti | ... | digital compositor |
| Vesa Jokinen | ... | lead compositor |
| Antti Kulmala | ... | visual effects producer |
| Mikko Monto | ... | visual effects artist |
| Samuli Torssonen | ... | visual effects supervisor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jan Granström | ... | first assistant camera |
| Janar Hakk | ... | electrician |
| Andrus Ilp | ... | electrician |
| Karlis Jaunzems | ... | DIT |
| Volmer Kliimand | ... | lighting technician |
| Janis Kokk | ... | best boy |
| Peter Kollanyi | ... | second assistant camera |
| Jani Lehtinen | ... | gaffer |
| Toni Läänsalu | ... | lighting technician |
| Raido Pedak | ... | video assistant |
| Teddy Puusepp | ... | lighting technician |
| Kasper Raidam | ... | lighting technician |
| Siim-Kaarel Saluri | ... | steadicam/2nd unit operator |
| Kailo Sinivee | ... | grip |
| Andres Teiss | ... | still photographer |
| Martin Tennokene | ... | grip assistant |
| Taivo Tenso | ... | rigging gaffer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eve Gutmann-Valme | ... | costume assistant |
| Ave Kuik | ... | costume assistant |
| Pamela Samel | ... | costume assistant |
| Kadri Varblane | ... | assistant costume designer |
Location Management
| Janeli Adermann | ... | location scout |
| Markus Langi | ... | location assistant |
| Tuuliki Oberschneider | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Ilmari Apajalahti | ... | music recording assistant |
| Johannes Granroth | ... | music recording assistant |
| Rolf Gustavson | ... | music preparation |
| Mikko Raita | ... | music recording consultant / music recordist / score music mixer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jan Forsström | ... | script consultant |
| Katariina Rebane | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Sanna Langinkoski | ... | production coordinator |
| Matilde Matvere | ... | production coordinator |
| Nica Rossi | ... | Head of Marketing |
| Helen Räim | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Nordisk Film (2020) (Finland) (Blu-ray) (DVD) (theatrical)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2022) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Year 1915. Helene Schjerfbeck is a forgotten artist living in the countryside with her elderly mother. Years have passed since her last exhibition, and Helene has continued to paint only for her own passion. Everything changes when an art dealer discovers Helene and her 159 amazing paintings and wants to organize a large solo exhibition. However, the most important moment in Helene's life is brought on by her encounter with amateur painter Einar Reuter, who is a passionate admirer of Helene's art. He becomes Helene's confidante and the unfulfilled love of her life. Inspired by true events, HELENE describes the life of Finland's most acclaimed painter Helene Schjerfbeck between 1915-1923. |
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| Taglines | When you return, I will tell you everything and reveal myself. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | EPILOGUE: "The Finnish Swede Helene Schjerfbeck died on 23/1/47 at age 83. She never married. Helene and Einar Reuter remained close friends. They wrote over 1,100 letters and postcards to each other." See more » |
| Goofs | Helene Schjerfbeck was actually Swedish-speaking, not Finnish-speaking. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #17.17 (2019). See more » |