Jope – Just Think for Yourself (2023)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 2023-02-10
Runtime: 88 minutes
Director: Marko Talli
Top Cast
- Jope Ruonansuu as Self (Archive footage)
- Sakari Kuosmanen as Self
- Klaus Thomasson as Self
- Ilkka Vainio as Self
- Risto Asikainen as Self
- Vicky Rosti as Self
- Mato Valtonen as Self
- Timo Koivusalo as Self
- Outi Alanen as Self
- Sauli Niinistö as Self
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