Paavo, a Life in Five Courses
Paavo, fem rätter och ett liv
“A film about Ingrid Bergman's butler.”
Synopsis
Finnish farm boy Paavo Turtiainen is hired into the Parisian household of Swedish theatre producer Lars Schmidt and his wife, actress Ingrid Bergman. The couple “adopt” and train Paavo to navigate among the rich and famous. Later on, Paavo becomes the personal secretary for Schmidt and Bergman. His responsibilities include building up the personal archives of both Schmidt and Bergman. Ms. Bergman’s archives are now at the film archives of Wesleyan University and Schmidt’s archives are in the United States Library of Congress. After Schmidt and Bergman divorce Paavo decides to settle permanently in New York. His first clients are friends of Schmidt: celebrities and business personalities Paavo has met while working in Paris and on Dannholmen, a Swedish island owned by Schmidt. Eventually Paavo becomes an acclaimed chef and event planner for high society. Along the way, he has learned to stand on his own feet.
Top Cast
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Pia Lindström
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Isabella Rossellini
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Lars Lundberg
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Kalevi Turtiainen
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Lars Schmidt
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Barbara Georgescu
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Peter A. Georgescu
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Kristian Schmidt
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Yanne Norup-Schmidt
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Eric Bedoucha
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Sandra Gallego-Perez
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Jason Vail
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Ben Fischer
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Michael Platt
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Albert Platt
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Amalia Cosmetatou
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Loucas Tsilas
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hanna Hemilä
- Screenplay & Story
- Hanna Hemilä
- Original Score
- Dani Strömbäck
- Original Title
- Paavo, fem rätter och ett liv
- Country of Origin
- Finland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Handle Productions, Whooper
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hanna Hemilä
Hanna Hemilä
Dani Strömbäck
Ilmo Lintonen
Pentti Kakkori
Hanna Hemilä, Vesa Harju
Department Leadership Roster
Hanna Hemilä
Writer
Hanna Hemilä
Producer
Vesa Harju
Producer
Hanna Hemilä
Director
Ilmo Lintonen
Director of Photography
Pentti Kakkori
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Paavo, a Life in Five Courses
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Paavo, a Life in Five Courses about?
Finnish farm boy Paavo Turtiainen is hired into the Parisian household of Swedish theatre producer Lars Schmidt and his wife, actress Ingrid Bergman. The couple “adopt” and train Paavo to navigate among the rich and famous. Later on, Paavo becomes the personal secretary for Schmidt and Bergman. His responsibilities include building up the personal archives of both Schmidt and Bergman. Ms. Bergman’s archives are now at the film archives of Wesleyan University and Schmidt’s archives are in the United States Library of Congress. After Schmidt and Bergman divorce Paavo decides to settle permanently in New York. His first clients are friends of Schmidt: celebrities and business personalities Paavo has met while working in Paris and on Dannholmen, a Swedish island owned by Schmidt. Eventually Paavo becomes an acclaimed chef and event planner for high society. Along the way, he has learned to stand on his own feet.
Who directed Paavo, a Life in Five Courses?
Paavo, a Life in Five Courses was directed by Hanna Hemilä.
Who stars in Paavo, a Life in Five Courses?
The principal cast of Paavo, a Life in Five Courses includes Paavo Turtiainen, Pia Lindström, Isabella Rossellini, Lars Lundberg, Kalevi Turtiainen.
When was Paavo, a Life in Five Courses released and how long is it?
Paavo, a Life in Five Courses was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Paavo, a Life in Five Courses?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Paavo, a Life in Five Courses was composed by Dani Strömbäck.