Jope – Just Think for Yourself

Jope – Just Think for Yourself

Released on
Documentary
Runtime
88 mins
(8 votes)

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.

Cast

  • Jope Ruonansuu
  • Sakari Kuosmanen
  • Klaus Thomasson
  • Ilkka Vainio
  • Risto Asikainen
  • Vicky Rosti
  • Mato Valtonen
  • Timo Koivusalo
  • Outi Alanen
  • Sauli Niinistö
  • Laila Ruonansuu
  • Mari Ruonansuu
  • Ulla Ruonansuu
  • Seppo Ruonansuu
  • Jukka Ruonansuu
  • Sakari Ruonansuu
  • Jose Ruonansuu
  • Kari Peltonen
  • Matti Simola
  • Maxi Niemitalo
  • Riku Routo
  • Tapio Pieskä
  • Timo T. Tuikka
  • Tommi E. Virtanen
  • Tommi Reponen

Director

  • Marko Talli

Producers

  • Marko Talli

Screenwriter

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