Directing

Tuija-Maija Niskanen

Born July 10, 1943 · Savonlinna, Finland

Died June 29, 2019 · aged 75

Tuija-Maija Niskanen was a Finnish director and screenwriter. She was best known for movies such as Malli (1971), The Farewell (1981), Kolme naista (1983), Suuri illusioni (1985), Anna-Liisa (1988) ja Ihon aika (1998). Most of her works were TV-movies and she was known to deal with daring themes for her time in her movies, like homosexuality and alcoholism.

Known For

The Gap

The Gap · 1973

MovieDramaTV Movie

A story about 10-year-old Ruth and her life in Jakobstad in the years 1917-1918, during the Finnish Civil War. Based on a novel by Anna Bondestam.

The Death of Federico

The Death of Federico · 1967

The Death of Federico

Spanish poet Federico García Lorca is condemned to death by Captain Nestares after an absurd interrogation that serves to make it clear to the people that the Spanish Civil War is a war of ideas, and that there is no place for individuals like Lorca in Spain.

Anna-Liisa

Anna-Liisa · 1988

Minna Canth's tragic story, based on real events, about the life of a young girl, Anna Liisa. Burdened with heavy guilt, Anna Liisa struggles internally amid pressure from those around her. In the end, the only option left is to face the truth and seek reconciliation.

The Farewell

The Farewell · 1982

Set between 1930s and 50s, The Farewell the story of Valerie, who lives in a household totally repressed by her stern father. When Valerie has a brief affair with another woman, her father is extremely angry and tries to end the affair with physical force. However Valerie’s determination, independence and lesbian feelings cannot be crushed.

Seth Mattsonin tarina

Seth Mattsonin tarina · 1979

Seth Mattsonin tarina

MovieDramaTV Movie

The TV film depicts the loneliness that follows divorce.

Landet som icke är

Landet som icke är · 1977

Landet som icke är

MovieTV MovieDrama

A poem about the poetic pursuit that in a harmonious way longs for death to occur. Life's desires and worries have done much harm to the poetic self and the person sees death as a help to loosen a large weight from their shoulders.

Enkeli tulessa

Enkeli tulessa · 2004

Suuri illusioni

Suuri illusioni · 1985

Suuri illusioni

MovieDramaRomance

Caritas is a mysterious young woman who is the center of a group of decadent young Finnish artists in the 1920s. The real protagonist, Hart, is a failed writer who dreams big thoughts about his artistic future. Based on the book "Suuri Illusioni" by Mika Waltari.

Filmography

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The Gap

The Gap · 1973

MovieDramaTV Movie

A story about 10-year-old Ruth and her life in Jakobstad in the years 1917-1918, during the Finnish Civil War. Based on a novel by Anna Bondestam.

Director

The Death of Federico

The Death of Federico · 1967

The Death of Federico

Spanish poet Federico García Lorca is condemned to death by Captain Nestares after an absurd interrogation that serves to make it clear to the people that the Spanish Civil War is a war of ideas, and that there is no place for individuals like Lorca in Spain.

Director

Anna-Liisa

Anna-Liisa · 1988

Minna Canth's tragic story, based on real events, about the life of a young girl, Anna Liisa. Burdened with heavy guilt, Anna Liisa struggles internally amid pressure from those around her. In the end, the only option left is to face the truth and seek reconciliation.

Writer

The Farewell

The Farewell · 1982

Set between 1930s and 50s, The Farewell the story of Valerie, who lives in a household totally repressed by her stern father. When Valerie has a brief affair with another woman, her father is extremely angry and tries to end the affair with physical force. However Valerie’s determination, independence and lesbian feelings cannot be crushed.

Director

Seth Mattsonin tarina

Seth Mattsonin tarina · 1979

Seth Mattsonin tarina

MovieDramaTV Movie

The TV film depicts the loneliness that follows divorce.

Director

Landet som icke är

Landet som icke är · 1977

Landet som icke är

MovieTV MovieDrama

A poem about the poetic pursuit that in a harmonious way longs for death to occur. Life's desires and worries have done much harm to the poetic self and the person sees death as a help to loosen a large weight from their shoulders.

Director

Enkeli tulessa

Enkeli tulessa · 2004

Director

Suuri illusioni

Suuri illusioni · 1985

Suuri illusioni

MovieDramaRomance

Caritas is a mysterious young woman who is the center of a group of decadent young Finnish artists in the 1920s. The real protagonist, Hart, is a failed writer who dreams big thoughts about his artistic future. Based on the book "Suuri Illusioni" by Mika Waltari.

Director