| Hilma's Name Day | |
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 Original Finnish film poster | |
| Directed by | Matti Kassila |
| Written by | Matti Kassila |
| Based on | Hilmanpäivät by Agapetus |
| Produced by | Toivo Särkkä |
| Starring | Matti Ranin Aino Mantsas Tauno Palo Edvin Laine |
| Cinematography | Kalle Peronkoski |
| Edited by | Armas Vallasvuo |
| Music by | Heikki Aaltoila |
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Running time | 77 minutes |
| Country | Finland |
| Language | Finnish |
Hilma's Name Day (Finnish: Hilmanpäivät) is a 1954 Finnish romantic comedy film written and directed by Matti Kassila.[1] It is based on the 1936 novel by Agapetus, telling story about a small village preparing to celebrate the shopkeeper's wife's name day when a fire breaks out in the night and turns out to be more difficult to put out than expected. The film stars Matti Ranin, Aino Mantsas, Tauno Palo and Edvin Laine.
Like the novel, Kassila wanted set the film in the 1930s, and for that, a possible authentic shooting environment was needed to get the impression of the period. In the end, a suitable destination can be found in the Nurmijärvi village, where the film was filmed.[1]
The film received a positive reception from critics when it was released. In 1955, the film won two Jussi Awards: for best direction (Matti Kassila) and best set design (Aarre Koivisto).[1][2][3]
- ^ a b c "Hilmapäivät". Elonet (in Finnish). Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ^ "Jussi-voittajat" (in Finnish). Jussi Awardswebsite=Jussit.fi. Archived from the original on 25 December 2021. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ^ Jutila, Niko (26 January 2011). "Haastattelussa Matti Kassila". Elokuvauutiset.fi (in Finnish). Retrieved 18 July 2023.