Jope – Just Think for Yourself (2023)
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.
Cast
- Jope Ruonansuu - Self (Archive footage)
- Sakari Kuosmanen - Self
- Klaus Thomasson - Self
- Ilkka Vainio - Self
- Risto Asikainen - Self
- Vicky Rosti - Self
- Mato Valtonen - Self
- Timo Koivusalo - Self
- Outi Alanen - Self
- Sauli Niinistö - Self
Screenplay
Keywords
comedian, impressionist
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jope – Just Think for Yourself about?
- 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.
- Who directed Jope – Just Think for Yourself?
- Jope – Just Think for Yourself was directed by Marko Talli.
- Who stars in Jope – Just Think for Yourself?
- Jope – Just Think for Yourself stars Jope Ruonansuu, Sakari Kuosmanen, Klaus Thomasson, Ilkka Vainio, Risto Asikainen, Vicky Rosti.
- How long is Jope – Just Think for Yourself?
- Jope – Just Think for Yourself has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Jope – Just Think for Yourself?
- Jope – Just Think for Yourself is a Documentary film.
- Where was Jope – Just Think for Yourself produced?
- Jope – Just Think for Yourself was produced in Finland.