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Mannerheim is an upcoming biographical film about the life of Finnish politician and military commander Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim. Set to be directed by Finnish director Renny Harlin and produced by Markus Selin, the project has, as of February 2009, stalled shortly before shooting was to begin, due to funding problems.^[1]

Following the withdrawal of funding by Nordisk Film, the film's producer, Liberty Productions, is pursuing alternative means of funding, such as the sale of advance tickets.^[2] In addition, numerous companies and other parties have expressed an interest towards supporting the film.^[3]

Cast

• Mikko Nousiainen as Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim, Marshal of Finland
• Ilkka Heiskanen as Lieutenant General Aksel Airo
• Kari Heiskanen as Lauri Kalaja, Mannerheim's physician
• Sara Paavolainen as Sophie Mannerheim, Mannerheim's sister
• Esko Salminen as Prime Minister Juho Kusti Paasikivi
• Kari Väänänen as President Pehr Evind Svinhufvud
• Jani Volanen as President Risto Ryti
• Ville Virtanen as General Ernst Linder

References

1. ^ (Finnish) "Mannerheimin kuvaukset keskeytettiin toistaiseksi", YLE.fi
2. ^ (Finnish) "Mannerheim-elokuvaan kaupitellaan pääsylippuja", Iltalehti, 27.02.09
3. ^ (Finnish) "Mannerheim-elokuvalle sittenkin rahoitus?", Iltalehti, 22.02.09

External links

• Official website
• Mannerheim at the Internet Movie Database