Jope – Just Think for Yourself

Name: Jope – Just Think for Yourself
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2023-02-10
Duration: 88 min
Rating: 7

★ 7,0 /10 (9 Votes)

2023 FI 88 min

Overview

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

10/02/2023

Votes

Popularity

1.5

Genres

Documentary

Status

Released

Original title

Jope ite

Language

Runtime

88 min

Jope Ruonansuu

Self (Archive footage)

Sakari Kuosmanen

Self

Jope – Just Think for Yourself

Overview

Original Soundtrack

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