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 |
| Sound | Timo Hietala | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Heikki Färm | Director of Photography |
| Art | Kaisa Mäkinen | Production Design |
| Production | Stephan Apelgren | Co-Producer |
| Sound | Tony Österholm | Sound Designer |
| Crew | Pekko Pesonen | Dramaturgy |
| Production | Saara Kankaanpää | Line Producer |
| Production | Tony Österholm | Co-Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Pia Mikkonen | Makeup Designer |
| Crew | Juha Lehtola | Dramaturgy |
| Crew | Jukka Asikainen | Dramaturgy |
| Editing | Jussi Rautaniemi | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Marjatta Nissinen | Costume Design |
| Production | Klaus Heydemann | Producer |
| Writing | Mikko Reitala | Writer |
| Directing | Heikki Kujanpää | Director |
| Writing | Heikki Kujanpää | Writer |
| Camera | Nea Salminen | First Assistant Camera |
| Lighting | Janne Jääskeläinen | Gaffer |
| Directing | Hannele Majaniemi | Second Assistant Director |
| Camera | Olli-Pekka Pesonen | Second Assistant Camera |
| Lighting | Otto Färm | Lighting Technician |
| Camera | Max Smeds | "B" Camera Operator |
| Camera | Riku Roimu | Key Grip |
| Sound | Tony Österholm | Production Sound Mixer |
| Production | Heikki Kujanpää | Casting |
| Sound | Tony Österholm | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Directing | Kati Suhonen | Script Supervisor |
| Camera | Paco Bouazza | Digital Imaging Technician |
| Editing | Pasi Mäkelä | Colorist |
| Production | Tutsa Huuhka | Casting |
| Directing | Jouni Mutanen | First Assistant Director |
| Lighting | Rami Ilola | Lighting Technician |
| Lighting | Theresa Rauma | Lighting Technician |
| Directing | Joona Mielonen | Third Assistant Director |
| Production | Pia Pesonen | Casting |
| Visual Effects | Sami Haartemo | VFX Artist |
| Visual Effects | Sami Haartemo | VFX Supervisor |
| Crew | Reijo Kontio | Stunt Coordinator |
| Art | Heikki Ukkonen | Location Scout |
| Editing | Kimmo Tiainen | Online Editor |
| Editing | Mikko Löppönen | Online Editor |
| Camera | Veli-Matti Olkinuora | Grip |
| Visual Effects | Eddie Wong | VFX Artist |
| Visual Effects | Heikki Ulmanen | VFX Artist |
