Eeva-Kaarina Volanen

Acting

Eeva-Kaarina Volanen

Born January 15, 1921 · Kuusankoski, Finland

Died January 27, 1999 · aged 78

Eeva-Kaarina Volanen (January 15, 1921 Kuusankoski – January 27, 1999 Helsinki) was a Finnish actress. She worked at the Finnish National Theatre for 45 years (1945–1990). Her artistic record was extensive: she played the comedic Ingenue roles and successfully interpreted tragic roles such as Antigone. Volanen continued to act in retirement, in addition to which she performed as a speaker in her …

Known For

White MarbleWhite Marble · 1998
White Marble
6.21998
MovieDramaComedy
Half-senile Ossi and his wife travel to celebrate Ossi's 75th birthday at an old people's home where most of their friends are already staying. Just before the festivities Ossi suddenly disappears and goes on tour to 'make an inventory of his life'. He checks into a hotel, poses as a publishing director to lure an aspiring female novelist, next travels to bother his old mistress and her new husband with his surprise visit and obnoxious comments, then goes to see his son for the first time in 34 years just to receive an even colder treatment. Meanwhile, his equally demented wife goes looking for him with a local policeman.
Kun on tunteetKun on tunteet · 1954
Kun on tunteet
4.51954
MovieDramaComedy
Based on short stories by early 20th century feminist writer Maria Jotuni, the film is a series of lively dialogue scenes between men and women, young and old, living in a small Finnish town. Most episodes evolve into humorous battles between the sexes. The film's central character is a young maid played by Maija Karhi.
KolmiapilaKolmiapila · 1953
Kolmiapila
6.01953
MovieDrama
A couple decides to adopt a child. At the orphanage, they hear three different stories about the children who have arrived there and their fates.
Flame TopFlame Top · 1980
Flame Top
5.41980
MovieDrama
This biographical film celebrates the little-known life of the Finnish novelist and revolutionary Maiju Lassila (Asko Sarkola), born in 1868. Lassila's early years are briefly shown, then the film richly details his active and paradoxically reclusive adult life, beginning with his sojourn in St. Petersburg, working as a businessman. Unable to stay away from politics, he caused the assassination of a high-ranking Czarist and as a result, had to run back to Finland to hide. Once established in the comparative safety of a small village, he taught school in order to support his real vocation as a writer. Always living on the edge of poverty, if not square in the middle of it, Lassila continues to avoid public contact - he keeps his identity low-key and camoflages it by publishing under a variety of pseudonyms.
Katupeilin takanaKatupeilin takana · 1949
Katupeilin takana
5.01949
MovieComedyRomance
1892. Vappu Biörcke and Kaarlo Härkönen get to know each other during the summer in the countryside at the birthday of Vappu Jalle-sedä. In Helsinki, the young people continue their courtship under the supervision of Vapu's aunt, Moster Mella. However, Vapu's father, business advisor Ossian Biörcke, is not as accepting when his daughter's actions begin to be revealed.
Kesäillan valssiKesäillan valssi · 1951
Kesäillan valssi
7.01951
MovieDramaRomance
A story built around the music of Oskar Merikanto, tells the love story of the poor musician Lauri Alanko and the daughter of the rich Grahn family Annina. Annina’s family doesn’t approve of the relationship, and the couple’s happiness is also threatened by Lauri’s worsening eye disease.
Prinsessa RuusunenPrinsessa Ruusunen · 1949
Prinsessa Ruusunen
4.81949
MovieFantasyFamily
Princess Sleeping Beauty is cursed by Tuonettare and falls into a hundred-year sleep, from which she can only be awakened by a kiss from the prince.
NaiskohtaloitaNaiskohtaloita · 1947
Naiskohtaloita
4.01947
MovieDrama
In mid-19th century Finland, Klaus von Rapp marries young Anette Erling. The marriage is full of happiness until Klaus’s deception is exposed and changes everything with catastrophic consequences.

Movies

White MarbleWhite Marble · 1998
White Marble
6.21998
MovieDramaComedy
Half-senile Ossi and his wife travel to celebrate Ossi's 75th birthday at an old people's home where most of their friends are already staying. Just before the festivities Ossi suddenly disappears and goes on tour to 'make an inventory of his life'. He checks into a hotel, poses as a publishing director to lure an aspiring female novelist, next travels to bother his old mistress and her new husband with his surprise visit and obnoxious comments, then goes to see his son for the first time in 34 years just to receive an even colder treatment. Meanwhile, his equally demented wife goes looking for him with a local policeman.
Kun on tunteetKun on tunteet · 1954
Kun on tunteet
4.51954
MovieDramaComedy
Based on short stories by early 20th century feminist writer Maria Jotuni, the film is a series of lively dialogue scenes between men and women, young and old, living in a small Finnish town. Most episodes evolve into humorous battles between the sexes. The film's central character is a young maid played by Maija Karhi.
KolmiapilaKolmiapila · 1953
Kolmiapila
6.01953
MovieDrama
A couple decides to adopt a child. At the orphanage, they hear three different stories about the children who have arrived there and their fates.
Flame TopFlame Top · 1980
Flame Top
5.41980
MovieDrama
This biographical film celebrates the little-known life of the Finnish novelist and revolutionary Maiju Lassila (Asko Sarkola), born in 1868. Lassila's early years are briefly shown, then the film richly details his active and paradoxically reclusive adult life, beginning with his sojourn in St. Petersburg, working as a businessman. Unable to stay away from politics, he caused the assassination of a high-ranking Czarist and as a result, had to run back to Finland to hide. Once established in the comparative safety of a small village, he taught school in order to support his real vocation as a writer. Always living on the edge of poverty, if not square in the middle of it, Lassila continues to avoid public contact - he keeps his identity low-key and camoflages it by publishing under a variety of pseudonyms.
Katupeilin takanaKatupeilin takana · 1949
Katupeilin takana
5.01949
MovieComedyRomance
1892. Vappu Biörcke and Kaarlo Härkönen get to know each other during the summer in the countryside at the birthday of Vappu Jalle-sedä. In Helsinki, the young people continue their courtship under the supervision of Vapu's aunt, Moster Mella. However, Vapu's father, business advisor Ossian Biörcke, is not as accepting when his daughter's actions begin to be revealed.
Kesäillan valssiKesäillan valssi · 1951
Kesäillan valssi
7.01951
MovieDramaRomance
A story built around the music of Oskar Merikanto, tells the love story of the poor musician Lauri Alanko and the daughter of the rich Grahn family Annina. Annina’s family doesn’t approve of the relationship, and the couple’s happiness is also threatened by Lauri’s worsening eye disease.
Prinsessa RuusunenPrinsessa Ruusunen · 1949
Prinsessa Ruusunen
4.81949
MovieFantasyFamily
Princess Sleeping Beauty is cursed by Tuonettare and falls into a hundred-year sleep, from which she can only be awakened by a kiss from the prince.
NaiskohtaloitaNaiskohtaloita · 1947
Naiskohtaloita
4.01947
MovieDrama
In mid-19th century Finland, Klaus von Rapp marries young Anette Erling. The marriage is full of happiness until Klaus’s deception is exposed and changes everything with catastrophic consequences.
Hänen olivat linnutHänen olivat linnut · 1976
Hänen olivat linnut
1976
MovieDrama
Ruma ElsaRuma Elsa · 1949
Ruma Elsa
7.21949
MovieComedyRomance
The boyish, temperamental chemistry student Elsa Kassel disapproves of her mother and sisters running after men, but when she hears that she's referred to as "ugly Elsa", she takes on a transformation. The new, charming Elsa tests her attractiveness on men and causes confusion all the way to her mother's new groom, Professor Harjula.
Katarina kaunis leskiKatarina kaunis leski · 1950
Katarina kaunis leski
5.71950
MovieComedyRomance
1790 Turku. After Katarina Thorwöst becomes a widow, there are many suitors, but her heart belongs to the fencing teacher lieutenant Carl-Magnus Schildt.
Musta rakkausMusta rakkaus · 1957
Musta rakkaus
5.31957
MovieDrama
Marjatta lives in poor conditions in Tampere with her widowed father Arttu who works as a factory worker. Marjatta gets to know engineering student Pauli whose constantly worsening mental health problems and jealousy become a threat to Marjatta and her close circle.
OnnellisetOnnelliset · 1954
Onnelliset
8.01954
MovieDramaMusic
Pianist Lauri Alango and his wife Annina's fortune is cracked when opera diva Delia Rosati attracts Lauri to accompany her on tour.
Toukokuun taikaToukokuun taika · 1948
Toukokuun taika
6.31948
MovieComedyRomance
Tuija Suvi, who works as a model, is delivering a dress to the daughter of a commercial counselor, but she has an accident and ends up meeting musician Asko Kari. Asko assumes that Tuija is the daughter of the commercial counselor and ends up inviting her to a restaurant, where both try to pretend to be something they are not. Gradually, however, the couple begins to truly fall in love with each other.
"Minä elän""Minä elän" · 1946
"Minä elän"
7.51946
MovieDramaHistory
The life story of Aleksis Kivi, author of the first Finnish novel in Finnish language and (posthumously) its most successful writer.
Synnin jäljetSynnin jäljet · 1946
Synnin jäljet
7.01946
MovieDrama
Tuula, Mirri and Aino are roommates at a nurse college. At her hospital internship, Aino works with Dr. Eero who has had an affair with Viivi, the director of the nurses' dormitory. At the same time, Tuula is starting to get closer to Mirri's fiancé Ragnar who has begun to doubt Mirri's love and loyalty.
Hallin JanneHallin Janne · 1950
Hallin Janne
3.81950
MovieDrama
In the late 19th century at Längelmäki two men kill a mailman and rob all the money he carried. Based on actual events.
Suopursu kukkiiSuopursu kukkii · 1947
Suopursu kukkii
6.31947
MovieDramaRomance
A mysterious traveler encounters Dr. Mirjami and Inga on the road. They lure the young man to a boarding house, where their husbands already live, along with the poet Annikki, the boarding house landlady Mrs. Soisalo, and her lover Einar. All four women feel attracted to the traveler, who begins to receive anonymous love letters.

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