Laugh or Die (2018)
Parikka, the actor once called the Funniest Man in Finland, and his troupe are about to be executed for the atrocities committed during the Civil War in Finland. Jaeger Lieutenant Nyborg, an admirer of Parikka, suspects a definite miscarriage of justice. He wants to save the actors. The forthcoming visit of the German General von der Goltz to the prison island provides him with a suitable opportunity. Nyborg suggests that the actors prepare a comical performance for the visitor and not be shot. Instead, they will be given a new trial. Preparing a comedy in the horrible circumstances, in the midst of hunger and death, seems quite an overwhelming task. Only a handful of real actors are still alive, the rest of the troupe consists of stagehands. Parikka has to use all his inventive skills to be able to produce something funny.
Director: Heikki Kujanpää
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Martti Suosalo as Toivo Parikka |
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Jani Volanen as Hjalmar Kalm |
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Leena Pöysti as Helen Kalm |
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Paavo Kinnunen as Alfred Nyborg |
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Vesa Vierikko as Johansson |
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Jussi Nikkilä as Aulis |
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Tommi Eronen as Elo |
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Panu Vauhkonen as Rautio |
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Paleface as Äimälä |
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Rüdiger Klink as Von Der Goltz |
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Anton Kettunen as German soldier |
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Marko Pesonen as Prisoner cook |
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Jussi Lehtonen as Hannula |
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Marcus Hägg as Ramcke |
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Sökö Kaukoranta as Siikander |
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Eero Herranen as Lyhytkasvuinen vanki |
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Sami Ristiniemi as Luutnantti Winge |
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Mikko Reitala as Pastori |
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Jarmo Kääriäinen as Svinhufvud |
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Jari Lippo as Majuri Juvelius |
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Ville Vanhala as Lehtimies |
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Lilia Rönkkö as Palvelustyttö |
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Aref Rezay as Venäläinen vanki |
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Joona Mielonen as Kauranjyviä nyppivä vanki |
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Snoopi Siren as Kauranjyviä nyppivä vanki |
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Esko Junkkari as Työväenteatterilainen |
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Miihkali Jaatinen as Työväenteatterilainen |
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Henrikki Haavisto as Työväenteatterilainen |
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Peetu Kaan as Työväenteatterilainen |
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Jaani Kekäläinen as Työväenteatterilainen |
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Jaakko Kemppainen as Työväenteatterilainen |
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Lasse Kuismanen as Työväenteatterilainen |
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Roni Mäkinen as Työväenteatterilainen |
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Ari-Pekka Rajamäki as Työväenteatterilainen |
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Nico Toikka as Työväenteatterilainen |
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Pekka Kauhanen as Valtiorikosoikeuden jäsen |
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Risto Kettunen as Valtiorikosoikeuden jäsen |
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Mikko Lyytikäinen as Valtiorikosoikeuden jäsen |
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Tuomas Guseff as Haavoittunut vanki |
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Tuija Töyräs as Saattajavaimo satamassa |
| Camera | Heikki Färm | Director of Photography |
| Art | Kaisa Mäkinen | Production Design |
| Sound | Timo Hietala | Original Music Composer |
| Crew | Pekko Pesonen | Dramaturgy |
| Sound | Tony Österholm | Sound Designer |
| Production | Stephan Apelgren | Co-Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Marjatta Nissinen | Costume Design |
| Crew | Jukka Asikainen | Dramaturgy |
| Production | Tony Österholm | Co-Producer |
| Crew | Juha Lehtola | Dramaturgy |
| Costume & Make-Up | Pia Mikkonen | Makeup Designer |
| Editing | Jussi Rautaniemi | Editor |
| Production | Saara Kankaanpää | Line Producer |
| Writing | Mikko Reitala | Writer |
| Writing | Heikki Kujanpää | Writer |
| Directing | Heikki Kujanpää | Director |
| Production | Klaus Heydemann | Producer |
| Camera | Nea Salminen | First Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Olli-Pekka Pesonen | Second Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Paco Bouazza | Digital Imaging Technician |
| Editing | Pasi Mäkelä | Colorist |
| Directing | Hannele Majaniemi | Second Assistant Director |
| Camera | Max Smeds | "B" Camera Operator |
| Camera | Riku Roimu | Key Grip |
| Lighting | Janne Jääskeläinen | Gaffer |
| Directing | Joona Mielonen | Third Assistant Director |
| Production | Pia Pesonen | Casting |
| Production | Heikki Kujanpää | Casting |
| Directing | Kati Suhonen | Script Supervisor |
| Lighting | Otto Färm | Lighting Technician |
| Lighting | Theresa Rauma | Lighting Technician |
| Sound | Tony Österholm | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Production | Tutsa Huuhka | Casting |
| Directing | Jouni Mutanen | First Assistant Director |
| Sound | Tony Österholm | Production Sound Mixer |
| Lighting | Rami Ilola | Lighting Technician |
| Visual Effects | Sami Haartemo | VFX Artist |
| Visual Effects | Sami Haartemo | VFX Supervisor |
| Crew | Reijo Kontio | Stunt Coordinator |
| Art | Heikki Ukkonen | Location Scout |
| Editing | Mikko Löppönen | Online Editor |
| Editing | Kimmo Tiainen | Online Editor |
| Camera | Veli-Matti Olkinuora | Grip |
| Visual Effects | Eddie Wong | VFX Artist |
| Visual Effects | Heikki Ulmanen | VFX Artist |
