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Hella W

2011 | 82 min | K-12 | biography, drama, history, war

Everyone is familiar with the characters from the Niskavuori plays, but the tempestuous life story of the playwright Hella Wuolijoki is less well known. She negotiated peace during the Winter War, was sentenced to life imprisonment for treason during the Continuation War, but was pardoned after the signing of the Armistice. The very next year, following her release, she became the director of the Finnish Broadcasting Company and later entered Parliament. Screenwriter Outi Nyytäjä and director Juha Wuolijoki’s joint exploration of Hella Wuolijoki’s past brings the story of the famous playwright, politician, and businesswoman to a wider audience.

Director:
Juha Wuolijoki

Starring:
Tiina Weckström
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Matleena Kuusniemi

The film won the 2012 Jussi Awards for Best Set Design and Best Costume Design.

Note: No longer available in DVD or Blu-ray distribution.

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About the movie

Subjects

  • history

Keywords

  • cultural heritage
  • cultural knowledge
  • domestic
  • informational
  • postion of women
  • structures of power in society
  • war

Educational levels

  • high schools and vocational schools
  • middle schools

Genres

  • biography
  • drama
  • history
  • war

Playlists

  • based on true events

Age limits

  • K-12

Awards

  • Jussi

Studios

  • Snapper Films