Hella Wuolijoki
Estonian-Finnish writer (1886-1954) · Estonia · On the map · Writers · Died at 67
Hella Maria Wuolijoki, known by the pen name Juhani Tervapää, was an Estonian-born Finnish writer, playwright, parliamentarian, businessperson and farmer. She is best known as a dramatist, particularly for the Niskavuori series of plays and for her collaboration with Bertolt Brecht on Mr Puntila and his Man Matti.
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Alexandra Kollontai Friend
Hertta Kuusinen Colleague
Edvin Laine Directed Niskavuoren Heta and Niskavuoren Aarne
Valentin Vaala Directed Vihreä kulta (1939)
Edvard Valpas-Hänninen Colleague
Tauno Palo Also in Loviisa - Niskavuoren nuori emäntä (1946)
Ansa Ikonen Also in Jossain on railo and Tyttö kuunsillalta
Matti Kassila Directed Tyttö kuunsillalta (1953)
Risto Orko Produced Loviisa - Niskavuoren nuori emäntä (1946)
Emma Väänänen Also in Loviisa - Niskavuoren nuori emäntä (1946)
Joel Rinne Also in Tyttö kuunsillalta and Niskavuoren Aarne
Hillevi Lagerstam Also in Niskavuoren Heta and Niskavuoren Aarne
Vilho Siivola Also in Tyttö kuunsillalta and Niskavuoren Aarne
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Wuolijoki served as the Director General of Yle from April 1945 to June 1949 and was a member of the Parliament of Finland from 1946 to 1948. She also played a private role in the peace negotiations during the Winter War through her friendship with Alexandra Kollontai.
