Elina: As If I Wasn't There
Elina – som om jag inte fanns
Synopsis
In rural Sweden of the early 1950s, little Elina goes to school again after recovering from tuberculosis, the same illness that has killed her father a few years earlier. Elina's family belongs to Finnish-speaking Finns frowned upon by a staunch schoolmistress who starts hounding Elina for questioning her authority. Elina's mother, sister, and a liberal young male teacher all try to mediate the ensuing battle of wills between Elina and Miss Holm. Elina finds consolation in wandering out on the dangerous marshlands to have imaginary conversations with her dead father. Written by Markku Kuoppamäki
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Oulu International Children's Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 26, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Klaus Härö
- Screenplay & Story
- Kjell Sundstedt
- Original Score
- Tuomas Kantelinen
- Original Title
- Elina – som om jag inte fanns
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Filmpool Nord, Svenska Filminstitutet, Filmlance International, Kinoproduction
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Klaus Härö
Kjell Sundstedt, Kerstin Johansson i Backe
Tuomas Kantelinen
Jarkko T. Laine
Riitta Poikselkä, Thomas Täng
Charlotta Denward, Lars Blomgren, Anders Landström, Claes Olsson, Börje Hansson
Department Leadership Roster
Klaus Härö
Director
Jarkko T. Laine
Director of Photography
Kjell Sundstedt
Screenplay
Anna Svärdendahl
Costume Design
Riitta Poikselkä
Editor
Charlotta Denward
Producer
Thomas Täng
Editor
Anders Landström
Producer
Tuomas Kantelinen
Original Music Composer
Cecilia Bornebusch
Production Design
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What is Elina: As If I Wasn't There about?
In rural Sweden of the early 1950s, little Elina goes to school again after recovering from tuberculosis, the same illness that has killed her father a few years earlier. Elina's family belongs to Finnish-speaking Finns frowned upon by a staunch schoolmistress who starts hounding Elina for questioning her authority. Elina's mother, sister, and a liberal young male teacher all try to mediate the ensuing battle of wills between Elina and Miss Holm. Elina finds consolation in wandering out on the dangerous marshlands to have imaginary conversations with her dead father. Written by Markku Kuoppamäki
Who directed Elina: As If I Wasn't There?
Elina: As If I Wasn't There was directed by Klaus Härö.
Who stars in Elina: As If I Wasn't There?
The principal cast of Elina: As If I Wasn't There includes Natalie Minnevik, Bibi Andersson, Marjaana Maijala, Henrik Rafaelsen, Tind Soneby.
When was Elina: As If I Wasn't There released and how long is it?
Elina: As If I Wasn't There was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Elina: As If I Wasn't There?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elina: As If I Wasn't There was composed by Tuomas Kantelinen.
Is Elina: As If I Wasn't There based on a book or true story?
Elina: As If I Wasn't There is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kerstin Johansson i Backe".