Linnaisten vihreä kamari

Linnaisten vihreä kamari
Directed by	Valentin Vaala
Produced by	Matti Schreck
Written by	Usko Hurmerinta
Based on	Linnaisten kartanon viheriä kamari by Zachris Topelius
Starring	Rauli Tuomi; Regina Linnanheimo; Kaija Rahola; Paavo Jännes; Ture Junttu;
Music by	Felix Krohn
Cinematography	Eino Heino
Edited by	Valentin Vaala
Production; company	Suomi-Filmi Oy
Distributed by	Suomi-Filmi Oy
Release date	4 February 1945;
Running time	91 minutes
Country	Finland
Language	Finnish

Linnaisten vihreä kamari is a Finnish film from 1945 directed by Valentin Vaala. Mixed with elements of horror and romance, it is based on an 1880 novel Linnaisten kartanon viheriä kamari by Zachris Topelius.^[1]

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.^[2]

Reception

Linnaisten vihreä 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.^[3]

Main cast

Rauli Tuomi as Kaarle Lithau
Regina Linnanheimo as Anna Littow
Kaija Rahola as Ringa Littow
Paavo Jännes 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

↑ "Linnaisten kartanon viheriä kamari: Sakari Topelius – Risingshadow". Mika Salovaara. Retrieved 29 January 2013.
↑ "ELONET – Linnaisten vihreä kamari". KAVA. Retrieved 29 January 2013.
↑ Uusitalo, Kari (1993). Suomen kansallisfilmografia 3: 1942–1947: vuosien 1942–1947 suomalaiset kokoillan elokuvat. Helsinki: Painatuskeskus : Suomen elokuva-arkisto. pp. 395–396. ISBN 951-37-1019-X.

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[1] "Linnaisten kartanon viheriä kamari: Sakari Topelius – Risingshadow". Mika Salovaara. Retrieved 29 January 2013.

[2] "ELONET – Linnaisten vihreä kamari". KAVA. Retrieved 29 January 2013.

[3] Uusitalo, Kari (1993). Suomen kansallisfilmografia 3: 1942–1947: vuosien 1942–1947 suomalaiset kokoillan elokuvat. Helsinki: Painatuskeskus : Suomen elokuva-arkisto. pp. 395–396. ISBN 951-37-1019-X.