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Nyrki Tapiovaara

Finnish film director (1911-1940) · Finland · On the map · Directors · Died at 28

Nyrki Tapiovaara, born 10 September 1911 in Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki, died 29 February 1940, was a Finnish film director. He belonged to the Tulenkantajat group which promoted modernist ideas in Finnish culture.

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1940Died29 February 1940Miehen tieFilm, 1940Director, Writer1939Herra Lahtinen lähtee lipettiinFilm, Director, WriterKaksi VihtoriaFilm, 1939Director, Writer1938The Stolen DeathFilm, Director1937JuhaFilm, Director1911Born10 September 1911

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Tapiovaara's film career only lasted four years and resulted in five feature films, but had a lasting effect on Finnish cinema. He died in the Winter War.

Country
Finland
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1911 to 1940 · aged 28

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