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Roinilan talossa

1935 1h 44m FI
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BANGER
★8.0TMDB · 2
Drama
Synopsis
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In the rural landscape of southern Häme, the lost will of the recently deceased Ojala is being sought. In its absence, Olli, the master's nephew, takes possession of the house. The devious Olli tries to win over Anna, the daughter of the Roinila family, who is fond of Mauno, the farmhand.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Erkki Karu
Writers
Artturi Järviluoma
Languages
Finnish
Countries
Finland

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ERA

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91 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Erkki Karu, shot by Eino Kari. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Toivo Palomurto. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Erkki Karu shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Iivari Tuomisto and Rauni Luoma and Eero Eloranta carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0138754 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Erkki Karu directs. Eino Kari behind the camera. Toivo Palomurto scores. Erkki Karu cuts. Produced in Finland. Dialogue in Finnish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 191 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
  • 2Directed by Erkki Karu, shot by Eino Kari. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 3Original score by Toivo Palomurto. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 4Editor Erkki Karu shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 5Iivari Tuomisto and Rauni Luoma and Eero Eloranta carry the top of the cast.
  • 6IMDB entry: tt0138754 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Eino Kari
Original score
Toivo Palomurto
Editing
Erkki Karu
Production design
Karl Fager
Makeup / hair
Olavi Suominen
Runtime
104 min · 1h 44m
Status
Released
Original language
FI
Certification (US)
S

Also by

Erkki Karu

Production companies

Who made it

  • Suomen Filmiteollisuus

    Suomen Filmiteollisuus

    FI

Key crew

  • GafferAarne Kajonterä
  • GripUuno Andersson
  • GripBoles Fager
  • GripOlavi Karu
  • Production DesignKarl Fager
  • Assistant CameraKalle Peronkoski
  • Sound AssistantKurt Vilja
  • Still PhotographerKalle Havas
  • Still PhotographerA.J. Tenhovaara
  • SoundYrjö Norta
  • Makeup ArtistOlavi Suominen
  • Assistant DirectorOtto Al'Antila
  • Theatre PlayMinna Canth
  • ProducerErkki Karu
  • EditorErkki Karu

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • based on play or musical

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1935-09-29S

Also known as

International titles

  • På Roinila gårdFI

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