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      Helene

      2020 2h 2m Drama Biography List
      Reviews 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. Read More Read Less

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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 Post a rating

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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
      Screenwriter
      Antti J. Jokinen, Marko Leino, Rakel Liehu
      Production Co
      Cinematic, Stellar Films
      Genre
      Drama, Biography
      Original Language
      Finnish
      Runtime
      2h 2m