Helene (2020)

  • K-7
  • 01/17/2020 (FI)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 2h 2m

Overview

Year 1915. Helene Schjerfbeck lives as a forgotten artist with her elderly mother in the countryside. It has been years since the last exhibit, and Helene continues to paint only because of her passion. Everything changes when art dealer finds Helen and her 159 wonderful paintings - and wants to organize a big private exhibit. However, Helen's turning point comes only when she is introduced to Einar Reuter. Young Einar is a forester, art enthusiast, and a passionate admirer of Helene's work. He becomes Helen's trusted and lover.

Marko Leino

Screenplay

Antti J. Jokinen

Screenplay, Director

Rakel Liehu

Novel

Cast

Laura Birn's headshot

Laura Birn

Helene Schjerfbeck
Johannes Holopainen's headshot

Johannes Holopainen

Einar Reuter
Krista Kosonen's headshot

Krista Kosonen

Helena Westermarck
Pirkko Saisio's headshot

Pirkko Saisio

Olga Schjerfbeck
Eero Aho's headshot

Eero Aho

Magnus Schjerfbeck
Jarkko Lahti's headshot

Jarkko Lahti

Gösta Sundman
Saana Koivisto's headshot

Saana Koivisto

Tyra Arp
Jan Korander's headshot

Jan Korander

Dr. Säilä

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