Edvin Laine_
Iisalmi, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire [now Finland]
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Iisalmi, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire [now Finland]
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Director
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Finnish
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Edvin Laine is known for directing.
Born in Iisalmi, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire [now Finland] (died at age 84).
2 awards including Jussi Award for Best Direction.
Edvin Laine has 22 credits in our database.
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Filmography (22)
The Farmer Has a Wife
Director
How to Find a Wife to a Farmer
Director
Winter of Black Snow
Director
Trust
Director
Akseli and Elina
Director
Here, Beneath the North Star
Director, Writer
Scandal in the Girls' School
Director
Sven Tuuva the Hero
Director
Niskavuori taistelee
Director
The Unknown Soldier
Director
AWARDS (2)
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Jussi Award for Best Direction
1969
WON
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Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland
1955
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Biography
Edvin Laine (13 July 1905 – 18 November 1989) was a Finnish film director. Laine was born Bovellán.
Laine directed Aaltoska orkaniseeraa, a comedy, in 1949.
The Unknown Soldier, a film Laine directed in 1955 based on Väinö Linna's novel, was a big sensation in Finland. There have later been two other film adaptations of the same novel but Laine's version remains the best known. Laine also directed another film based on Väinö Linna's book, Here, Beneath the North Star (1968), which also was a successful movie in Finland.
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How old was Edvin Laine?
Edvin Laine was born on and passed away on at the age of 84.
Where was Edvin Laine born?
Edvin Laine was born in Iisalmi, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire [now Finland].
What movies or shows has Edvin Laine been in?
Edvin Laine has 22 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Farmer Has a Wife (1986), How to Find a Wife to a Farmer (1983), Winter of Black Snow (1979), Trust (1976), Akseli and Elina (1970).
What is Edvin Laine known for?
Edvin Laine is primarily known as a director. Edvin Laine (13 July 1905 – 18 November 1989) was a Finnish film director. Laine was born Bovellán. Laine directed Aaltoska orkaniseeraa, a comedy, in…
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