Jossain on railo

1949 1h 39m FI

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8.0

BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 1

Drama

Synopsis

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Helsinki judge Wilhelm Thorén arrives to investigate the financial mess at Niementaustan Manor. The estate of the declining Carenius noble family is on the verge of bankruptcy and should be put up for sale.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ansa Ikonen
Maria Carénius
Santeri Karilo
Wilhelm Torén
Ekke Hämäläinen
Bertil Carénius
Annie Sundman
Katariina Carénius
Aili Somersalmi
Elisabeth Hellman
Helvi Aunio
Irma Thorén
Jalmari Rinne
Master of Anttila
Aino Lohikoski
Aunt Anna

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Valentin Vaala
Writers: Eino Heino, Valentin Vaala, Hella Wuolijoki
Languages: Finnish
Countries: Finland

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ERA

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77 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Valentin Vaala, shot by Eino Heino. 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 George de Godzinsky. 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 Valentin Vaala 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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Ansa Ikonen and Santeri Karilo and Ekke Hämäläinen carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0137043 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Valentin Vaala directs. Eino Heino behind the camera. George de Godzinsky scores. Valentin Vaala cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Finland. Dialogue in Finnish.

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Things worth knowing

177 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Valentin Vaala, shot by Eino Heino. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by George de Godzinsky. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Valentin Vaala shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Ansa Ikonen and Santeri Karilo and Ekke Hämäläinen carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0137043 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.