The Diver
Hyppääjä
“Diving is like poetry, each movement flowing into the next.”
Synopsis
The Diver is a hymn to diving and the aesthetics of movement. It is a dreamlike collage of movement, music and narration honouring the most beautiful sport there is. Helge Wasenius (b. 1927), The Grand Old Man of divers, is the principal character in the film, a colourful daredevil of the sport.
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The Diver (restored 4K trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-27
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- P.V. Lehtinen
- Screenplay & Story
- P.V. Lehtinen
- Original Score
- Moby
- Original Title
- Hyppääjä
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Cineparadiso
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
P.V. Lehtinen
P.V. Lehtinen
Moby
Jyri Hakala
P.V. Lehtinen
P.V. Lehtinen
Department Leadership Roster
P.V. Lehtinen
Director
P.V. Lehtinen
Writer
P.V. Lehtinen
Editor
P.V. Lehtinen
Producer
Jyri Hakala
Director of Photography
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What is The Diver about?
The Diver is a hymn to diving and the aesthetics of movement. It is a dreamlike collage of movement, music and narration honouring the most beautiful sport there is. Helge Wasenius (b. 1927), The Grand Old Man of divers, is the principal character in the film, a colourful daredevil of the sport.
Who directed The Diver?
The Diver was directed by P.V. Lehtinen.
Who stars in The Diver?
The principal cast of The Diver includes Helge Wasenius, Max Grönwall, Matti Oravisto, Markku Jäntti.
When was The Diver released and how long is it?
The Diver was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Diver?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Diver was composed by Moby.