Editing

Ossi Skurnik

Born December 8, 1927 · Helsinki, Finland

Died January 24, 2002 · aged 74

Ossi Skurnik was a Finnish film editor, cinematographer, and director, known for his contributions to Finnish cinema. He began his career as a cinematographer, working on films such as Kasvot kuvastimessa (1953). Skurnik's directorial debut, Tie pimeään (1962), is a psychological drama that delves into the complexities of human nature. Despite its critical acclaim, he primarily focused on editin…

Known For

KehvelitKehvelit · 1981
Kehvelit
1981
MovieComedy
PiilopirttiPiilopirtti · 1978
Piilopirtti
★ 4.71978
MovieComedy
Two middle-aged friends make a wager: no drinking, smoking, overeating, gambling, cursing, armchair sports or women for a month.
LeikkikalugangsteriLeikkikalugangsteri · 1969
Leikkikalugangsteri
★ 5.91969
MovieComedy
Two Finnish toy manufacturers Jim King and Krakström compete for toys. King's business is far too successful and he is trying to tax fraud with the help of his chamberlain. Both toy manufacturers hire gangster chief Niitti to handle their twilight jobs, but not everything goes according to plan.
Kultainen vasikkaKultainen vasikka · 1961
Kultainen vasikka
★ 7.51961
MovieDramaComedy
Finnish period comedy set to the times of WW I. Based on a play by Maria Jotuni.
Hunting for Miss EuropeHunting for Miss Europe · 1955
Hunting for Miss Europe
★ 9.01955
MovieComedyDrama
Miss Europe Hunting (1955) is a romantic comedy directed by Erik Blomberg and co-written with Lars-Eric Malmlund, which utilizes material recorded during the Miss Europe competitions held in Finland. The story follows the career and relationship development of bird photographer Antero Lintunen (Lasse Pöysti) and American journalist Evelyn McNutty (Lippe Hokkanen). In the path signified by coincidences and misunderstandings, they also find each other.
Gas, Inspector Palmu!Gas, Inspector Palmu! · 1961
Gas, Inspector Palmu!
★ 7.31961
MovieComedyCrime
A rich widow is found dead in her apartment in Helsinki due to gas poisoning. The incident is initially thought to be an accident, but inspector Palmu notices that the murderer made a mistake, and so Palmu, Kokki and Virta begin the investigation: who had come to the apartment through the balcony door and opened the gas tap while Mrs. Skrof was asleep?
Ruskan jälkeenRuskan jälkeen · 1979
Ruskan jälkeen
★ 4.61979
MovieDrama
It follows a year in the life of a family in the North-Eastern part of Finland. From the gloomy days of winter to the Mid Summer wedding festivities.
Punainen viivaPunainen viiva · 1959
Punainen viiva
★ 6.01959
MovieDramaHistory
The story of the first elections in Finland. Farmer Topi Romppainen lives a modest life with his family in Kainuu in the early 20th century. While shopping in the village, Topi hears about the upcoming parliamentary elections. His wife Riikka decides to find out more and ends up at a meeting of the Social Democrats.

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