Hella W
"One Woman. Many Truths."
Originally released in 2011. Hella W is a drama/history film. directed by Juha Wuolijoki. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tiina Weckström, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, and Matleena Kuusniemi
Synopsis
The life of a heroine. The life and work of Hella Wuolijoki. A poet, spy and millionaire, she turned into an internationally acclaimed businesswoman, politician and playwright, who collaborated with Europe's leading writers such as Bertolt Brecht and Maxim Gorky, but faced the harshness of a changing world as the Finnish, Soviet and British secret services focus on her life, family and work.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 28, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Budget
$2.5M
Production budget
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Estonia
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Tiina Weckström
as Hella Wuolijoki
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
as Valtiollisen poliisin etsivä
Matleena Kuusniemi
as Vappu Tuomioja, o.s. Wuolijoki
Maria Heiskanen
as Kerttu Nuorteva, "Elina Sigrid Hämäläinen"
Antti Litja
as Raivio
Pirkka-Pekka Petelius
as Eino Salmelainen
Svante Martin
as Väinö Tanner
Petri Manninen
as Sulo Ilmiö Wuolijoki
Marjaana Maijala
as Nanny
Lilga Kovanko
as Aleksandra Nikolajevna, aik. Voskresenskaja, "rouva Jartseva"
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
- Budget
- $2,500,000
Production Companies
- Snapper Films
- Amrion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hella W about?
The life of a heroine. The life and work of Hella Wuolijoki. A poet, spy and millionaire, she turned into an internationally acclaimed businesswoman, politician and playwright, who collaborated wit...
Who directed Hella W?
Hella W was directed by Juha Wuolijoki.
How long is Hella W?
Hella W has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Hella W released?
Hella W was released on January 28, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hella W?
The main cast of Hella W includes Tiina Weckström, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Matleena Kuusniemi, Maria Heiskanen, Antti Litja.