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Linnaisten vihre kamari
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Wikipedia article
'Linnaisten vihre kamari' ('The Green Chamber of Linnais') is a Finnish film from 1945 directed by Valentin Vaala. Mixed with elements of horror and romance, it is based on an 1859 novel 'The Green Chamber of the Linnainen Mansion' ('Linnaisten kartanon viheri kamari') by Zachris Topelius.
The film represents the style of pure escapism with its mansion settings filled with romances, wrong identities and centuries-old secrets. It was the most watched Finnish premiere film of 1945 and went on to win three Jussi Awards; Rauli Tuomi for best actor in a leading role, Eino Heino for best cinematography and Roy for best production design.
Reception
'Linnaisten vihre kamari' received mixed reviews. It was noted for achieving to create a genuine historical-romantic atmosphere. Also the acting, cinematography and production design were praised. On the other hand, some critics mentioned that the film failed to modernize the themes of the original novel.
Main cast
*Rauli Tuomi as Kaarle Lithau
*Regina Linnanheimo as Anna Littow
*Kaija Rahola as Ringa Littow
*Paavo Jnnes as Karl Sigismund Littow / Jaakko von Littow
*Eine Laine as Winterloo
*Reino Valkama as Eusebius Winterloo
*Ture Junttu as Spiegelberg
*Mailis Vaaja as Adelaide Triste-Ruban
*Arvi Tuomi as Holming
*Henny Waljus as Justiina
*Erkki Kalakari as Rosengreni
*Elli Ylimaa as Renata Weder
*Arvo Lehesmaa as Weder
References
Category:1945 films
Category:1945 horror films
Category:Finnish horror films
Category:Finnish black-and-white films
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