HELENE interview with actress Laura Birn. Moderated by Suvi Järvelä-Hagström, Cultural Counselor of the Embassy of Finland in Washington, DC.
Directed by Antti Jokinen. Helene Schjerfbeck was one of Finland’s most renowned painters, whose work ranged from detailed realistic portraiture to emotionally charged modernist landscapes. Portrayed with grace by Laura Birn, Helene confronts her place in a changing world and in the heart of a young amateur painter, Einar. The story is set against both WWI and Finland’s civil war, when Finland was seeking independence from Russia and, like Helene, trying to decide which way to go.
60 films. 35 countries. 10 days. 1 amazing festival. Don't miss the virtual 35th Washington DC, International Film Festival (Filmfest DC), June 4 - 13, 2021.
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HELENE interview with actress Laura Birn. Moderated by Suvi Järvelä-Hagström, Cultural Counselor of the Embassy of Finland in Washington, DC.
Directed by Antti Jokinen. Helene Schjerfbeck was one of Finland’s most renowned painters, whose work ranged from detailed realistic portraiture to emotionally charged modernist landscapes. Portrayed with grace by Laura Birn, Helene confronts her place in a changing world and in the heart of a young amateur painter, Einar. The story is set against both WWI and Finland’s civil war, when Finland was seeking independence from Russia and, like Helene, trying to decide which way to go.
60 films. 35 countries. 10 days. 1 amazing festival. Don't miss the virtual 35th Washington DC, International Film Festival (Filmfest DC), June 4 - 13, 2021.
Connect with us!
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FilmfestDC
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/FilmfestDC
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