Elina: As If I Wasn't There (2003)
In rural Sweden of the early 1950s, little Elina goes to school again after recovering from tuberculosis, the same illness that has killed her father a few years earlier. Elina's family belongs to Finnish-speaking Finns frowned upon by a staunch schoolmistress who starts hounding Elina for questioning her authority. Elina's mother, sister, and a liberal young male teacher all try to mediate the ensuing battle of wills between Elina and Miss Holm. Elina finds consolation in wandering out on the dangerous marshlands to have imaginary conversations with her dead father. Written by Markku Kuoppamäki
Director: Klaus Härö
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: January 31, 2003
Cast
- Natalie Minnevik - Elina
- Bibi Andersson - Tora Holm
- Marjaana Maijala - Marta
- Henrik Rafaelsen - Einar Björk
- Tind Soneby - Irma
- Björn Granath - The Doctor
- Jarl Lindblad - Veikko Niemi
- Sara Arnia - Sara
- Peter Rogers - Anton
- Carolina Berggren - Anna
Screenplay
- Kerstin Johansson i Backe (Novel)
- Kjell Sundstedt (Screenplay)
Music: Tuomas Kantelinen
Cinematography: Jarkko T. Laine
Editing: Riitta Poikselkä, Thomas Täng
Production: Filmpool Nord, Svenska Filminstitutet, Filmlance International, Kinoproduction
Country: Finland, Sweden
Language: suomi, svenska
Original Language: sv
Keywords
based on novel or book, sweden, finnish, linguistic minority
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Elina: As If I Wasn't There about?
- In rural Sweden of the early 1950s, little Elina goes to school again after recovering from tuberculosis, the same illness that has killed her father a few years earlier. Elina's family belongs to Finnish-speaking Finns frowned upon by a staunch schoolmistress who starts hounding Elina for questioning her authority. Elina's mother, sister, and a liberal young male teacher all try to mediate the ensuing battle of wills between Elina and Miss Holm. Elina finds consolation in wandering out on the dangerous marshlands to have imaginary conversations with her dead father. Written by Markku Kuoppamäki
- Who directed Elina: As If I Wasn't There?
- Elina: As If I Wasn't There was directed by Klaus Härö.
- Who stars in Elina: As If I Wasn't There?
- Elina: As If I Wasn't There stars Natalie Minnevik, Bibi Andersson, Marjaana Maijala, Henrik Rafaelsen, Tind Soneby, Björn Granath.
- How long is Elina: As If I Wasn't There?
- Elina: As If I Wasn't There has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Elina: As If I Wasn't There?
- Elina: As If I Wasn't There is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was Elina: As If I Wasn't There produced?
- Elina: As If I Wasn't There was produced in Finland, Sweden.