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Jope – Just Think for Yourself (2023)

ALL 02/10/2023 (fi) Documentary 88 Min
  • Release
    02/10/2023
  • Production
    Yellow Film & TV
  • Rotten tomato
    67%
  • Original title
    Jope ite
  • Original language
    fi
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
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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.

  1. Marko Talli

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Nikke Bagge

    Editor

  4. Marko Talli

    Producer



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Jope – Just Think for Yourself (2023) 88 Min

ALL 02/10/2023 (fi)
Documentary
  • Release 02/10/2023
  • Production
    Yellow Film & TV
  • Original title Jope ite
  • fi
  • Revenue0.00

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.

  1. Marko Talli

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Nikke Bagge

    Editor

  4. Marko Talli

    Producer



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