Suuri illusioni
Synopsis
Caritas is a mysterious young woman who is the center of a group of decadent young Finnish artists in the 1920s. The real protagonist, Hart, is a failed writer who dreams big thoughts about his artistic future. Based on the book "Suuri Illusioni" by Mika Waltari.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tuija-Maija Niskanen
- Screenplay & Story
- Anja Snellman
- Original Score
- Kaija Saariaho
- Original Title
- Suuri illusioni
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Elokuvatuottajat
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tuija-Maija Niskanen
Anja Snellman, Mika Waltari
Kaija Saariaho
Kari Sohlberg
Irma Taina
Claes Olsson, Matti Penttilä
Department Leadership Roster
Irma Taina
Editor
Claes Olsson
Producer
Matti Penttilä
Producer
Kari Sohlberg
Director of Photography
Erkki Saarainen
Production Design
Tuija-Maija Niskanen
Director
Anja Snellman
Screenplay
Kaija Saariaho
Original Music Composer
Sari Salmela
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Suuri illusioni
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Suuri illusioni about?
Caritas is a mysterious young woman who is the center of a group of decadent young Finnish artists in the 1920s. The real protagonist, Hart, is a failed writer who dreams big thoughts about his artistic future. Based on the book "Suuri Illusioni" by Mika Waltari.
Who directed Suuri illusioni?
Suuri illusioni was directed by Tuija-Maija Niskanen.
Who stars in Suuri illusioni?
The principal cast of Suuri illusioni includes Pekka Valkeejärvi, Stina Ekblad, Markku Toikka.
When was Suuri illusioni released and how long is it?
Suuri illusioni was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Suuri illusioni?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Suuri illusioni was composed by Kaija Saariaho.
Is Suuri illusioni based on a book or true story?
Suuri illusioni is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mika Waltari".