Laugh or Die
Parikka, the actor once called the Funniest Man in Finland, and his troupe are about to be executed for the atrocities committed during the Civil War in Finland. Jaeger Lieutenant Nyborg, an admirer of Parikka, suspects a definite miscarriage of justice. He wants to save the actors. The forthcoming visit of the German General von der Goltz to the prison island provides him with a suitable opportunity. Nyborg suggests that the actors prepare a comical performance for the visitor and not be shot. Instead, they will be given a new trial. Preparing a comedy in the horrible circumstances, in the midst of hunger and death, seems quite an overwhelming task. Only a handful of real actors are still alive, the rest of the troupe consists of stagehands. Parikka has to use all his inventive skills to be able to produce something funny.
Crew
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Stephan Apelgren
Co-Producer
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Tutsa Huuhka
Casting
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Jussi Rautaniemi
Editor
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Marjatta Nissinen
Costume Design
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Riku Roimu
Key Grip
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Mikko Reitala
Writer
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Jouni Mutanen
First Assistant Director
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Juha Lehtola
Dramaturgy
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Pekko Pesonen
Dramaturgy
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Klaus Heydemann
Producer
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Joona Mielonen
Third Assistant Director
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Kaisa Mäkinen
Production Design
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Heikki Färm
Director of Photography
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Pia Pesonen
Casting
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Sami Haartemo
VFX Artist
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Sami Haartemo
VFX Supervisor
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Heikki Ulmanen
VFX Artist
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Heikki Ukkonen
Location Scout
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Tony Österholm
Sound Designer
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Tony Österholm
Co-Producer
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Tony Österholm
Production Sound Mixer
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Tony Österholm
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
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Reijo Kontio
Stunt Coordinator
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Heikki Kujanpää
Writer
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Heikki Kujanpää
Director
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Heikki Kujanpää
Casting
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Paco Bouazza
Digital Imaging Technician
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Timo Hietala
Original Music Composer
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Jukka Asikainen
Dramaturgy
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Mikko Löppönen
Online Editor
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Pasi Mäkelä
Colorist
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Olli-Pekka Pesonen
Second Assistant Camera
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Rami Ilola
Lighting Technician
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Pia Mikkonen
Makeup Designer
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Kati Suhonen
Script Supervisor
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Saara Kankaanpää
Line Producer
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Janne Jääskeläinen
Gaffer
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Hannele Majaniemi
Second Assistant Director
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Nea Salminen
First Assistant Camera
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Max Smeds
"B" Camera Operator
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Otto Färm
Lighting Technician
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Veli-Matti Olkinuora
Grip
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Kimmo Tiainen
Online Editor
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Eddie Wong
VFX Artist
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Theresa Rauma
Lighting Technician
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