Paper Star
Paperitähti
Synopsis
Anna Kelanen is an ex-model, who just has been released from prison. She thinks back on her life, when she was a rather successful model, and on the things that went wrong.
Top Cast
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Pirkko Hämäläinen
Anna Kelanen
Soli Labbart
Särkan Ruusu
Hannu Lauri
Ulf Tallgren
Tiina Björkman
Malli
Kari Väänänen
Ilja Kulovaara
Matti Rasila
Taukka
Minna Soisalo
Assi Valkama
Tomi Salmela
Ylikomisario Hakkarainen
Mirja Oksanen
Raija
Mauri Sumén
Muotinäytöksen ohjaaja
Peter Lindholm
Kovakourainen vanginvartija
Heinäsirkka
Ravintolan asiakas
Mika Kaurismäki
Haastattelija (voice)
Matti Pellonpää
Ravintolan asiakas
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mika Kaurismäki
- Screenplay & Story
- Antti Lindqvist, Mika Kaurismäki
- Original Score
- Anssi Tikanmäki
- Original Title
- Paperitähti
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Esselte Video, Finnkino, Svenska Filminstitutet, Villealfa Filmproductions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mika Kaurismäki
Antti Lindqvist, Mika Kaurismäki
Anssi Tikanmäki
Timo Salminen
Veikko Aaltonen
Katinka Faragó, Klas Olofsson, Mika Kaurismäki
Department Leadership Roster
Veikko Aaltonen
Editor
Mika Kaurismäki
Director
Risto Karhula
Production Design
Katinka Faragó
Producer
Klas Olofsson
Producer
Mika Kaurismäki
Producer
Timo Salminen
Director of Photography
Antti Lindqvist
Screenplay
Mika Kaurismäki
Screenplay
Anssi Tikanmäki
Original Music Composer
Marja Uusitalo
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paper Star
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What is Paper Star about?
Anna Kelanen is an ex-model, who just has been released from prison. She thinks back on her life, when she was a rather successful model, and on the things that went wrong.
Who directed Paper Star?
Paper Star was directed by Mika Kaurismäki.
Who stars in Paper Star?
The principal cast of Paper Star includes Pirkko Hämäläinen, Soli Labbart, Hannu Lauri, Tiina Björkman, Kari Väänänen.
When was Paper Star released and how long is it?
Paper Star was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Paper Star?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paper Star was composed by Anssi Tikanmäki.