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The year is 1915. Helene Schjerfbeck is a forgotten artist living in the countryside with her elderly mother. Years have passed since her last exhibition, and Helene has continued to paint only for her own passion. Everything changes when an art dealer discovers Helene and her 159 amazing paintings and wants to organize a large solo exhibition. However, the most important moment in Helene's life is brought on by her encounter with Einar Reuters. Einar is a forester and a passionate admirer of Helene and her art. He becomes Helene's confidant and the tragic love of her life. Inspired by true events, HELENE describes the life of Finland's most acclaimed painter, Helene Schjerfbeck, between 1915-1923.
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Audience Member A superlative movie about the life and work of Finnish painter Helene Schjerfbeck. This is one of the finest movies about an artist I have ever seen. It captures so much of the artist's emotional inner life and her resulting work. Great script, great casting, great performances and the art direction and photography are incredible. Many sequences are filmed with each shot set up as if it were a living painting. The lighting and color are amazing. If you love art this will make you want to paint. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Antti J. Jokinen

Director

Laura Birn

Helene Schjerfbeck

Johannes Holopainen

Einar Reuter

Pirkko Saisio

Olga Schjerfbeck

Krista Kosonen

Helena Westermarck

Eero Aho

Magnus Schjerfbeck
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Synopsis The year is 1915. Helene Schjerfbeck is a forgotten artist living in the countryside with her elderly mother. Years have passed since her last exhibition, and Helene has continued to paint only for her own passion. Everything changes when an art dealer discovers Helene and her 159 amazing paintings and wants to organize a large solo exhibition. However, the most important moment in Helene's life is brought on by her encounter with Einar Reuters. Einar is a forester and a passionate admirer of Helene and her art. He becomes Helene's confidant and the tragic love of her life. Inspired by true events, HELENE describes the life of Finland's most acclaimed painter, Helene Schjerfbeck, between 1915-1923.
Director
Antti J. Jokinen
Producer
Antti J. Jokinen
Screenwriter
Antti J. Jokinen, Marko Leino, Rakel Liehu
Production Co
Cinematic, Stellar Films
Genre
Drama, Biography
Original Language
Finnish
Runtime
2h 2m
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