Movie: Jope – Just Think for Yourself

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jope Ruonansuu
Jope Ruonansuu

Self (Archive footage)

Sakari Kuosmanen
Sakari Kuosmanen

Self

Klaus Thomasson
Klaus Thomasson

Self

Ilkka Vainio
Ilkka Vainio

Self

Risto Asikainen
Risto Asikainen

Self

Vicky Rosti
Vicky Rosti

Self

Mato Valtonen
Mato Valtonen

Self

Timo Koivusalo
Timo Koivusalo

Self

Outi Alanen
Outi Alanen

Self

Sauli Niinistö
Sauli Niinistö

Self

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    An overweight boy who was a bullied at school grew up to become a beloved comedian, folk artist Jope Ruonansuu. He was a versatile entertainer, but above all an impressionist, able to imitate more than 150 characters from the ruling class. Jope's journey was a natural extension of the post-war "Rillumarei" -culture. He broke through when the monoculturalism was at its most vibrant and grew in popularity as it began to crumble. With weight loss surgery, Jope sought a healthier life, but also to shed the extra pounds and childhood traumas. After the surgery, he was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer, but continued to fight, developing a number of different projects, including an anti-bullying campaign together with the President of Finland, Sauli Niinistö. The project was to culminate in a joint visit to Syväkangas school, in Jope's home town of Kemi. Jope passed away before then, but Niinistö kept his promise.

  • Release Date

    2023-02-10

  • Average

    6.7

  • Rating:

    3.4 starts
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    suomi
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