7.0Jope – Just Think for Yourself · 2023
Jope – Just Think for Yourself (2023) is a Documentary film directed by Marko Talli, starring Jope Ruonansuu, Sakari Kuosmanen, Klaus Thomasson.
Documentary
7.0Overview
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
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What is "Jope – Just Think for Yourself" about?
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.
When was "Jope – Just Think for Yourself" released?
Jope – Just Think for Yourself was released in 2023.
Who stars in "Jope – Just Think for Yourself"?
The cast includes Jope Ruonansuu, Sakari Kuosmanen, Klaus Thomasson, Ilkka Vainio.
