Backwood Philosopher (2009)
Self-taught philosopher Konsta Pylkkänen guides a group of researchers through Finland's Kainuu wilderness in the hopes of having a "sinistä ajatusta", idea out of the blue. While firing upon a hybrid of the hazel grouse and the western capercaillie, kinds of birds, he indeed makes a scientific discovery.
Director: Kari Väänänen
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: December 25, 2009
Cast
- Kai Lehtinen - Konsta Pylkkönen
- Tommi Korpela - Maisteri 'Putte' Kronberg
- Hannu-Pekka Björkman - Maisteri Matti E. Ojasto
- Ilkka Heiskanen - Mooses Pessi
- Konsta Pöyliö - Nikke
- Aake Kalliala - Kuoliaaksinaurattaja
- Kati Outinen - Kuoliaaksinaurattajan tytär
- Juhani Niemelä - Ukonkuivuuvaaran isäntä
- Maria Aro - Ukonkuivuuvaaran emäntä
- Ursula Salo - Iita
Screenplay
- Veikko Huovinen (Novel)
- Kari Väänänen (Screenplay)
Music: Pessi Levanto
Cinematography: Timo Salminen
Editing: Benjamin Mercer
Production: MRP Matila Röhr Productions
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Budget: $2M
Original Language: fi
Keywords
based on novel or book
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Backwood Philosopher about?
- Self-taught philosopher Konsta Pylkkänen guides a group of researchers through Finland's Kainuu wilderness in the hopes of having a "sinistä ajatusta", idea out of the blue. While firing upon a hybrid of the hazel grouse and the western capercaillie, kinds of birds, he indeed makes a scientific discovery.
- Who directed Backwood Philosopher?
- Backwood Philosopher was directed by Kari Väänänen.
- Who stars in Backwood Philosopher?
- Backwood Philosopher stars Kai Lehtinen, Tommi Korpela, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Ilkka Heiskanen, Konsta Pöyliö, Aake Kalliala.
- How long is Backwood Philosopher?
- Backwood Philosopher has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Backwood Philosopher?
- Backwood Philosopher is a Drama, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of Backwood Philosopher?
- Backwood Philosopher had a budget of $2M.
- Where was Backwood Philosopher produced?
- Backwood Philosopher was produced in Finland.