CinemaOSMovie · 2023 · 1h 28m

Jope – Just Think for Yourself

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An overweight boy who was a bullied at school grew up to become a beloved comedian, folk artist Jope Ruonansuu. He was a versatile entertainer, but above all an impressionist, able to imitate more than 150 characters from the ruling class. Jope's journey was a natural extension of the post-war "Rillumarei" -culture. He broke through when the monoculturalism was at its most vibrant and grew in popularity as it began to crumble. With weight loss surgery, Jope sought a healthier life, but also to shed the extra pounds and childhood traumas. After the surgery, he was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer, but continued to fight, developing a number of different projects, including an anti-bullying campaign together with the President of Finland, Sauli Niinistö. The project was to culminate in a joint visit to Syväkangas school, in Jope's home town of Kemi. Jope passed away before then, but Niinistö kept his promise.

Directed byMarko Talli

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
FI
Released
February 10, 2023
Studios
Yellow Film & TV

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Jope Ruonansuu

Jope Ruonansuu

Self (Archive footage)

Sakari Kuosmanen

Sakari Kuosmanen

Self

Klaus Thomasson

Self

Ilkka Vainio

Self

Risto Asikainen

Self

Vicky Rosti

Self

Mato Valtonen

Mato Valtonen

Self

Timo Koivusalo

Timo Koivusalo

Self

Outi Alanen

Outi Alanen

Self

Sauli Niinistö

Sauli Niinistö

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Marko Talli
Written by
Marko Talli
Mika Räinä
Mika Räinä
Produced by
Marko Talli

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