Ilkka Koivula
Acting
Biography
Ilkka Koivula (born March 16, 1966 in Ranua) is a Finnish actor. He is best known for Freakin' Beautiful World (1997), The Swan and the Wanderer (1999), Rentun Ruusu (2001), Eila (2003), Lights in the Dusk (2006) and Under the North Star (2009).
Born: March 16, 1966
Place of Birth: Ranua, Finland
Known For
The Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala
Karelia in the 12th century. The feud between Kalervo and Untamo leads to the massacre of an entire village. The only survivor is Kalervo's son Kullervo, whom Untamo decides to raise as his own. As he grows up, Kullervo's brute strength and rebellious nature make him dangerous, and the villagers want to get rid of him for good. Kullervo spends his entire life searching for a purpose for his existence and skills. When the events of the past are revealed to him, his fate is clear. The path of revenge leads Kullervo to confront Untamo and force him to account for his sins.
Eila
A cleaning woman decides to sue the state for illegal discharge.
Pintaa syvemmältä
Sisu
When an ex-soldier who discovers gold in the Lapland wilderness tries to take the loot into the city, German soldiers led by a brutal SS officer battle him.
The Swan and the Wanderer
The film tells the story of two very popular Finnish singer/songwriters: Tapio Rautavaara and Repe Helismaa, who worked together until their relationship got frictious for a long time. The film covers the years from 1949 to 1965. Since the film is based on real-life persons it also tells much about the change in Finland during those years and of course much about Finnish popular music.
Tavern Man
A typical day in the life of a lonely man who works in an unsuccessful tavern located in the historical center of Guimarães, an old town in Portugal. During the day, the man spends his time coming up with new menu items for his tavern, while at night he gets ready to meet someone special.
Le Havre
In the French harbor city of Le Havre, fate throws young African refugee Idrissa into the path of Marcel Marx, a well-spoken bohemian who works as a shoe-shiner. With innate optimism and the tireless support of his community, Marcel stands up to officials pursuing the boy for deportation.
Under the North Star II
Akseli Koskela returns from prison and tries to learn living again. He's not allowed to take part in politics anymore, but he sees a lot of injustice around him. He raises a family with his wife Elina while another war is around the corner...
Nuoruuteni savotat
Lumberjacking is a second part of saga about young author, Kalle Päätalo. It's a story about growing up and becoming a storyteller in hard times when their father was in the forced labour camp. He was a lunatic.
Kaverille ei jätetä
Filmography
as Man / Harbour Cafe Owner
as Jon Lind
as Kauko Aatos Kuoriainen
as Veikko
as Fighter Pilot
as Matilainen
as Poroman
as Jyrki
as Öhu
as Calamnius
as Asko Varvio
as Liljeroos
as Simo
as Krisse
as Akseli Koskela
as Barman
as Tavern Man
as The Italian
as Akseli Koskela
as Jukka
as Akseli Koskela
as Kuusinen
as Jack Nevada
as Lindholm
as Activist #1
as Timo
as Erkka Koskensuu, pizzakokki
as Vexi Salmi
as Alpi
as Albert Hilton
as Ikola, baarin rettelöitsijä
as Jake
as Sten
as Pauli
as Jorma Ikävalko
as Lavikainen
as Kalle
as Unto Wilhelm Kaipainen
as Mika
as Eino