Backwood Philosopher
Havukka-ahon ajattelija
Synopsis
Self-taught philosopher Konsta Pylkkänen guides a group of researchers through Finland's Kainuu wilderness in the hopes of having a "sinistä ajatusta", idea out of the blue. While firing upon a hybrid of the hazel grouse and the western capercaillie, kinds of birds, he indeed makes a scientific discovery.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-12
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Kai Lehtinen
Konsta Pylkkönen
Tommi Korpela
Maisteri 'Putte' Kronberg
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Maisteri Matti E. Ojasto
Ilkka Heiskanen
Mooses Pessi
Konsta Pöyliö
Nikke
Aake Kalliala
Kuoliaaksinaurattaja
Kati Outinen
Kuoliaaksinaurattajan tytär
Juhani Niemelä
Ukonkuivuuvaaran isäntä
Maria Aro
Ukonkuivuuvaaran emäntä
Ursula Salo
Iita
Janne Kinnunen
Anselmi, "Selmi"
Vesa Vierikko
Ooke
Kari Väänänen
Severi
Tuire Salenius
Mooseksen emäntä
Tatu Mönttinen
Ylioppilas
Seppo Merviä
Ylioppilas
Tommi Raitolehto
Jätkä
Kari Suhonen
Insinööri
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$2.2M
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kari Väänänen
- Screenplay & Story
- Kari Väänänen
- Original Score
- Pessi Levanto
- Original Title
- Havukka-ahon ajattelija
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $2.2M
- Production Studios
- MRP Matila Röhr Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kari Väänänen
Kari Väänänen, Veikko Huovinen
Pessi Levanto
Timo Salminen
Benjamin Mercer
Mikko Tenhunen, Marko Röhr
Department Leadership Roster
Kari Väänänen
Director
Markku Pätilä
Production Design
Timo Salminen
Director of Photography
Johanna Heikkilä
Costume Design
Benjamin Mercer
Editor
Mikko Tenhunen
Producer
Marko Röhr
Producer
Pessi Levanto
Original Music Composer
Kari Väänänen
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What is Backwood Philosopher about?
Self-taught philosopher Konsta Pylkkänen guides a group of researchers through Finland's Kainuu wilderness in the hopes of having a "sinistä ajatusta", idea out of the blue. While firing upon a hybrid of the hazel grouse and the western capercaillie, kinds of birds, he indeed makes a scientific discovery.
Who directed Backwood Philosopher?
Backwood Philosopher was directed by Kari Väänänen.
Who stars in Backwood Philosopher?
The principal cast of Backwood Philosopher includes Kai Lehtinen, Tommi Korpela, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Ilkka Heiskanen, Konsta Pöyliö.
When was Backwood Philosopher released and how long is it?
Backwood Philosopher was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Backwood Philosopher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Backwood Philosopher was composed by Pessi Levanto.
Is Backwood Philosopher based on a book or true story?
Backwood Philosopher is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Veikko Huovinen".