Movie Description
Jope ite
(2023)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Marko Talli
- Producer : Marko Talli
- Writer : Mika Räinä,Nikke Bagge,Marko Talli
- Editor : Nikke Bagge
- Cast : Jope Ruonansuu,Sakari Kuosmanen,Klaus Thomasson,Ilkka Vainio,Risto Asikainen,Vicky Rosti,Mato Valtonen,Timo Koivusalo,Outi Alanen,Sauli Niinistö,Laila Ruonansuu,Mari Ruonansuu,Ulla Ruonansuu,Seppo Ruonansuu,Jukka Ruonansuu,Sakari Ruonansuu,Jose Ruonansuu,Kari Peltonen,Matti Simola,Maxi Niemitalo,Riku Routo,Tapio Pieskä,Timo T. Tuikka,Tommi E. Virtanen,Tommi Reponen
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Facts
Original TitleJope ite
Status Released
Release Information
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2023-02-10
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 28m
Production CompaniesYellow Film & TV
Genres
- Documentary