Time of Roses
"Risto Jarva's film about the future."
Originally released in 1969. Time of Roses is a science fiction/drama film. directed by Risto Jarva.
Starring Arto Tuominen, Ritva Vepsä, and Tarja Markus
Synopsis
In the year 2012 historian Raimo Lappalainen wants to illustrate how life was 50 years earlier. He becomes obsessed with the fate of a 1970s nude model Saara Turunen, and finds a perfect actress to reconstruct her life and death in front of a TV camera. Meanwhile, a strike at a nuclear plant is covered up by the media.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 7, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Arto Tuominen
as Raimo Lappalainen
Ritva Vepsä
as Saara Turunen / Kisse Haavisto
Tarja Markus
as Anu Huotari
Arja Saijonmaa
as Historian instituutin työntekijä
Eila Pehkonen
as Head of History Institute
Kalle Holmberg
as Ronni, Kissen työtoveri
Pekka Streng
as Mies Kuortaneen voimalassa / pelaaja (uncredited)
Hilkka Kesti
as Dancer
Allan A. Pyykkö
as Scientist
Matti Lehtelä
as Photographer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
Production Companies
- Filminor
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Time of Roses about?
In the year 2012 historian Raimo Lappalainen wants to illustrate how life was 50 years earlier. He becomes obsessed with the fate of a 1970s nude model Saara Turunen, and finds a perfect actress to...
Who directed Time of Roses?
Time of Roses was directed by Risto Jarva.
How long is Time of Roses?
Time of Roses has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Time of Roses released?
Time of Roses was released on February 7, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Time of Roses?
The main cast of Time of Roses includes Arto Tuominen, Ritva Vepsä, Tarja Markus, Arja Saijonmaa, Eila Pehkonen.