70 Is Just a Number
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Nina Laurio
| 70 Is Just a Number | |
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| 70 on vain numero | |
| Directed by | Johanna Vuoksenmaa |
| Written by | Johanna Vuoksenmaa |
| Produced by | Riina Hyytiä Nina Laurio |
| Cinematography | Heikki Färm |
| Edited by | Jojo Erholtz |
| Music by | Kerkko Koskinen |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | Finland |
| Language | Finnish |
| Budget | €1.5 million |
70 Is Just a Number (Finnish: 70 on vain numero) is a 2021 Finnish comedy film written and directed by Johanna Vuoksenmaa. The film stars Hannele Lauri as Seija Kuula, a nearly 70-year-old Finnish pop diva who becomes romantically involved with a guitarist 25 years her junior.
The film serves as the final installment in Vuoksenmaa's trilogy of relationship-focused films, following 21 Ways to Ruin a Marriage (2013) and Adult Camp (2015). While the earlier films targeted younger audiences, 70 Is Just a Number shifts focus to aging and loneliness.
Seija Kuula, a nearly 70-year-old Finnish pop diva, falls in love with Lauri, a guitarist 25 years her junior. When Lauri expresses his desire to become a father, Seija introduces her stylist, Shanella, as a potential surrogate mother. However, Shanella has her own conditions for agreeing with the plan.
Production
The film was primarily shot in Tampere, Finland, during March and summer 2020.[1] The film's budget was €1.5 million, with €775,000 provided by the Finnish Film Foundation.[2]
The singing voice of Seija Kuula was provided by Finnish singer Lea Laven.[3]
Release
Originally scheduled for release on January 6, 2021, the premiere of 70 Is Just a Number was delayed due to restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] The premiere was eventually held in a staggered fashion across Finland starting on December 29, 2021.[5]
Cast
- Hannele Lauri as Seija Kuula
- Mikko Nousiainen as Lauri
- Misa Palander as Shanella
- Marja Packalén as Mirre
- Juha Torvinen as Klaus
- Paula Vesala as herself
Awards
| Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
| Jussi | Best Actress | Hannele Lauri | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actress | Marja Packalén | Won |