Pelicanman (2004)
Wanting to know the ways of people, a pelican turns into a gawky young man who soon learns to speak, thanks to his outstanding talent in imitation. He befriends Emil and Elsa, two children who--unlike adults--see that their new neighbor "Mr Berd" is not human but a big bird wearing a suit. The Pelican Man lands a job at the opera and falls in love with a pretty ballerina, looking so much like a bird herself. Troubles start when adults too find out about "Mr Berd's" ornithological origin.
Director: Liisa Helminen
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Family
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: December 17, 2004
Cast
- Kari Ketonen - Pelikaanimies
- Roni Haarakangas - Emil
- Inka Nuorgam - Elsa
- Jonna Järnefelt - Talonrouva
- Liisa Mustonen - Emilin äiti
- Tommi Raitolehto - Emilin isä
- Anu Viheriäranta - Helena balleriina
- Ismo Kallio - Ovimies
- Heikki Kinnunen - Postimies
- Jussi Lampi - huoltomies
Screenplay
- Leena Krohn (Novel)
- William Aldridge (Screenplay)
- Liisa Helminen (Screenplay)
Music: Tuomas Kantelinen
Cinematography: Timo Salminen
Editing: Jukka Nykänen
Production: Lumifilm, Migma Film
Country: Finland, Sweden
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Keywords
based on novel or book, pelican, woman director
More Films by Director: Liisa Helminen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pelicanman about?
- Wanting to know the ways of people, a pelican turns into a gawky young man who soon learns to speak, thanks to his outstanding talent in imitation. He befriends Emil and Elsa, two children who--unlike adults--see that their new neighbor "Mr Berd" is not human but a big bird wearing a suit. The Pelican Man lands a job at the opera and falls in love with a pretty ballerina, looking so much like a bird herself. Troubles start when adults too find out about "Mr Berd's" ornithological origin.
- Who directed Pelicanman?
- Pelicanman was directed by Liisa Helminen.
- Who stars in Pelicanman?
- Pelicanman stars Kari Ketonen, Roni Haarakangas, Inka Nuorgam, Jonna Järnefelt, Liisa Mustonen, Tommi Raitolehto.
- How long is Pelicanman?
- Pelicanman has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Pelicanman?
- Pelicanman is a Fantasy, Adventure, Family film.
- Where was Pelicanman produced?
- Pelicanman was produced in Finland, Sweden.