Linnaisten vihreä kamari
| Linnaisten vihreä kamari | |
|---|---|
 Kaija Rahola and Rauli Tuomi. | |
| Directed by | Valentin Vaala |
| Produced by | Matti Schreck |
| Written by | Usko Hurmerinta |
| Based on | Linnaisten kartanon viheriä kamari by Zachris Topelius |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Felix Krohn |
| Cinematography | Eino Heino |
| Edited by | Valentin Vaala |
Production company |
Suomi-Filmi Oy |
| Distributed by | Suomi-Filmi Oy |
Release dates |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | Finland |
| Language | Finnish |
Linnaisten vihreä kamari is a Finnish film from 1945 directed by Valentin Vaala. Mixed with elements of horror and romance, it is based on an 1880 novel Linnaisten kartanon viheriä kamari by Zachris Topelius.[1]
The film represents the style of pure escapism with its mansion settings filled with romances, wrong identities and centuries-old secrets. It was the most watched Finnish premiere film of 1945 and went on to win three Jussi Awards; Rauli Tuomi for best actor in a leading role, Eino Heino for best cinematography and Roy for best production design.[2]
Reception
Linnaisten vihreä kamari received mixed reviews. It was noted for achieving to create a genuine historical-romantic atmosphere. Also the acting, cinematography and production design were praised. On the other hand, some critics mentioned that the film failed to modernize the themes of the original novel.[3]
Main cast
- Rauli Tuomi as Kaarle Lithau
- Regina Linnanheimo as Anna Littow
- Kaija Rahola as Ringa Littow
- Paavo Jännes as Karl Sigismund Littow / Jaakko von Littow
- Eine Laine as Winterloo
- Reino Valkama as Eusebius Winterloo
- Ture Junttu as Spiegelberg
- Mailis Vaaja as Adelaide Triste-Ruban
- Arvi Tuomi as Holming
- Henny Waljus as Justiina
- Erkki Kalakari as Rosengreni
- Elli Ylimaa as Renata Weder
- Arvo Lehesmaa as Weder
References
- ↑ "Linnaisten kartanon viheriä kamari: Sakari Topelius – Risingshadow". Mika Salovaara. Retrieved 29 January 2013.
- ↑ "ELONET – Linnaisten vihreä kamari". KAVA. Retrieved 29 January 2013.
- ↑ Uusitalo, Kari (1993). Suomen kansallisfilmografia 3: 1942–1947: vuosien 1942–1947 suomalaiset kokoillan elokuvat. Helsinki: Painatuskeskus : Suomen elokuva-arkisto. pp. 395–396. ISBN 951-37-1019-X.