Rauni Mollberg
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Rauni Mollberg was a Finnish film director
who directed movies and TV movies.
In 1963 Mollberg directed movies for YLE. He directed a version of The Unknown Soldier
in 1985, 30 years after Edvin Laine
directed the original version of it. Mollberg's movie's plot was same as Laine's movie. But Mollberg used unknown actors and the movie was colourised and shot by a handhold camera.
Mollberg did not begin directing films for the cinema until he was well into his forties. He made a notable splash on the international festival circuit in 1974 with The Land of Our Ancesters
(1973), his debut feature, an earthy, erotically-charged, blood-soaked tale of a young village girl's ill-fated affair with a Lap reindeer herdsman. Based on a novel by the late Timo K. Mukka
, one of Finland's most controversial young writers, the film "stunned Scandinavian critics and audiences alike with its simple, terrible power and its authentic sensuality" (Peter Cowie), and went on to become one of the biggest box-office successes in the Finnish cinema's history. It also introduced Mollberg's trademark style: "a realistic naturalism full of expressive force with which he merges the people with the scenery, stripping them bare of life's illusions and the polished veneer of culture" (Sakari Toiviainen). Despite Peter Cowie's efforts, and the acclaim of many other critics and "independent" festivals,The Finnish National Film board has stubbornly sequestered this masterpiece, only releasing it in a DVD format incompatible with international viewing, and lacking English subtitles.
During his career he was used to get wide audiences in Finland. To his film The Earth is a Sinful Song (1973) was sold 709,664 tickets and it is 11th on the list of most admissions to a Finnish film. 590,271 tickets were sold to the screenings of The Unknown Soldier
(1985) making it 17th highest grossing movie in the history of Finland.
(1974
and 1981
for films The Earth is a Sinful Song and Milka).
Locarno International Film Festival: Won Special Price for The Earth is a Sinful Song (1974).
Napoli Film Festival: Won Best Director award for Pretty Good for a Human (1978).
Jussi Awards: Best Director award for Sotaerakko (1973), The Earth is a Sinful Song (1974), Pretty Good for a Human (1978), The Unknown Soldier (1986), Best Producer award for Milka (1981).
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
who directed movies and TV movies.
In 1963 Mollberg directed movies for YLE. He directed a version of The Unknown Soldier
The Unknown Soldier (1985 film)
The Unknown Soldier is a Finnish 1985 film directed by Rauni Mollberg. It is a remake of the 1955 film of the same title, directed by Edvin Laine and based on the best selling Finnish novel by the same name written by Väinö Linna. Mollberg used young and unknown actors, many of them now famous,...
in 1985, 30 years after Edvin Laine
Edvin Laine
Edvin Laine was a Finnish film director. Laine was born Bovellán.Laine directed Aaltoska orkaniseeraa, a comedy, in 1949....
directed the original version of it. Mollberg's movie's plot was same as Laine's movie. But Mollberg used unknown actors and the movie was colourised and shot by a handhold camera.
Mollberg did not begin directing films for the cinema until he was well into his forties. He made a notable splash on the international festival circuit in 1974 with The Land of Our Ancesters
The Land of Our Ancesters
The Land of Our Ancesters is a 1973 Finnish drama film directed by Rauni Mollberg and based on the novel Maa on syntinen laulu by late Finnish author Timo K. Mukka...
(1973), his debut feature, an earthy, erotically-charged, blood-soaked tale of a young village girl's ill-fated affair with a Lap reindeer herdsman. Based on a novel by the late Timo K. Mukka
Timo K. Mukka
Timo Kustaa Mukka was a Finnish author who wrote about the lives of people in Lapland.-Life and work:Timo Mukka was born in Bollnäs in Sweden...
, one of Finland's most controversial young writers, the film "stunned Scandinavian critics and audiences alike with its simple, terrible power and its authentic sensuality" (Peter Cowie), and went on to become one of the biggest box-office successes in the Finnish cinema's history. It also introduced Mollberg's trademark style: "a realistic naturalism full of expressive force with which he merges the people with the scenery, stripping them bare of life's illusions and the polished veneer of culture" (Sakari Toiviainen). Despite Peter Cowie's efforts, and the acclaim of many other critics and "independent" festivals,The Finnish National Film board has stubbornly sequestered this masterpiece, only releasing it in a DVD format incompatible with international viewing, and lacking English subtitles.
During his career he was used to get wide audiences in Finland. To his film The Earth is a Sinful Song (1973) was sold 709,664 tickets and it is 11th on the list of most admissions to a Finnish film. 590,271 tickets were sold to the screenings of The Unknown Soldier
The Unknown Soldier (1985 film)
The Unknown Soldier is a Finnish 1985 film directed by Rauni Mollberg. It is a remake of the 1955 film of the same title, directed by Edvin Laine and based on the best selling Finnish novel by the same name written by Väinö Linna. Mollberg used young and unknown actors, many of them now famous,...
(1985) making it 17th highest grossing movie in the history of Finland.
Awards and nominations
Berlin International Film Festival: Nominated for Golden BearGolden Bear
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(1974
24th Berlin International Film Festival
The 24th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from June 21 to July 2, 1974.-Jury:* Rodolfo Kuhn * Margaret Hinxmann* Pietro Bianchi* Gérard Ducaux-Rupp* Kurt Heinz* Akira Iwasaki* Arthur Knight* Manfred Purzer...
and 1981
31st Berlin International Film Festival
The 31st annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 13 to 24 February 1981.-Jury:* Jutta Brückner * Denis Héroux* Astrid Henning-Jensen* Irina Petrovna Kuptschenko* Peter Bichsel* Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi...
for films The Earth is a Sinful Song and Milka).
Locarno International Film Festival: Won Special Price for The Earth is a Sinful Song (1974).
Napoli Film Festival: Won Best Director award for Pretty Good for a Human (1978).
Jussi Awards: Best Director award for Sotaerakko (1973), The Earth is a Sinful Song (1974), Pretty Good for a Human (1978), The Unknown Soldier (1986), Best Producer award for Milka (1981).
Filmography
- "Lapsuuteni", 1967
- Tehtaan varjossa, 1969
- Sotaerakko, 1972
- Maa on syntinen laulu, 1973
- Aika hyvä ihmiseksi, 1977
- Milka – elokuva tabuistaMilka – A Film About TaboosMilka – A Film About Taboos is a 1980 Finnish drama film directed by Rauni Mollberg. It was entered into the 31st Berlin International Film Festival.-Plot:...
, 1980 - Tuntematon sotilasThe Unknown Soldier (1985 film)The Unknown Soldier is a Finnish 1985 film directed by Rauni Mollberg. It is a remake of the 1955 film of the same title, directed by Edvin Laine and based on the best selling Finnish novel by the same name written by Väinö Linna. Mollberg used young and unknown actors, many of them now famous,...
, 1985 - Ystävät, toveritFriends, ComradesFriends, Comrades is a 1990 Finnish drama film directed by Rauni Mollberg. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1991 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Mikk Mikiver - Arno Jurmala* Stina Ekblad - Lisa Jurmala* Hannu Lauri - Jaunkahns...
, 1990 - Paratiisin lapset, 1994
- Taustan Mikon kotiinpaluu, 1999
- Ison miehen vierailu, 1999
- Puu kulkee, 2000
- Heikuraisen Nauru, 2001
- Korpisen veljekset, 2002
- Reissu, 2004
External links
- List of highest grossing Finnish movies (in Finnish)