The Diver (2001 film)
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| Directed by | PV Lehtinen |
| Written by | PV Lehtinen |
| Produced by | PV Lehtinen |
| Cinematography | Jyri Hakala |
| Edited by | PV Lehtinen |
| Music by | Moby |
Release date |
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Running time | 21 minutes |
| Country | Finland |
| Language | Finnish |
The Diver (Finnish: Hyppääjä) is a 2001 Finnish short film directed by PV Lehtinen. It is an ode to diving and the aesthetics of movement. The film focuses on Helge Wasenius (born 1927), the grand old man of diving, who competed in two Olympic Games and performed clown dives.[1] Lehtinen has said that the protagonist, Helge Wasenius, was his neighbour and childhood hero. When he started planning the film, an image of Wasenius hanging by his feet from the ten-meter diving tower of Helsinki Swimming Stadium was embedded in his head. The diving sequences in the film have been compared to Leni Riefenstahl. Lehtinen has said he was inspired by Herb Ritts’ photographs of divers more than Riefensthal.[2]
Critical reviews[edit]
Variety International Film Guide wrote following about the film: "A thoughtful voiceover and a skilful blend of archive and dramatised footage create a meditative mood, emphasised by touches of ambient music, giving the spectator space to reflect on his own emotions".[3]
Awards[edit]
The Diver won the Grand Prix and other main prizes at the Tampere Film Festival 2001.[4][5]
| Year | Association | Country | Award Category | Status |
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| 2001 | Tampere Film Festival | Finland | Grand Prix, International Competition | Won[6] |
| 2001 | Tampere Film Festival | Finland | Main Prize, Finnish Short Film Under 30 Minutes | Won[6] |
| 2001 | Tampere Film Festival | Finland | Prize of the Youth Jury, Finnish Short Film Under 30 Minutes | Won[6] |
| 2001 | Tampere Film Festival | Finland | Audience Award, International Competition | Won[6] |
| 2001 | Tampere Film Festival | Finland | Risto Jarva Award | Won[6] |
| 2001 | Festival du nouveau cinéma | Canada | Best Short Film, Loup Argenté | Won[6][7] |
| 2001 | Corto Imola Film Festival | Italy | Best International Film, Special Mention | Won[6] |
| 2001 | Brest European Short Film Festival | France | Best Short Film, Young Jury Award | Won[6] |
| 2001 | International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam | The Netherlands | Special Mention, Silver Wolf | Won[6] |
| 2002 | Finland´s State Quality Award | Finland | Quality Award | Won[6] |
| 2002 | Maremetraggio International Short Film Festival | Italy | Best Foreign Language Film | Won[6] |
| 2002 | Montecatini Filmvideo - International Short Film Festival | Italy | Best Film, Heron - Youth Jury Award | Won[8] |
| 2002 | Montecatini Filmvideo - International Short Film Festival | Italy | Silver Heron | Won[8] |
| 2002 | Palermo International Sport Film Festival | Italy | Best Film, Paladino d'Oro | Won[9] |
| 2006 | Sport Movies & TV – Milano International FICTS Fest | Italy | Best Movie, Guirlande d'Honneur | Won[6] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Tampere 49th International Short Film Festival, Programme catalogue" (PDF). Tampere Film Festival. 2019. p. 148 (pdf-page 75). Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ^ Virtanen, Leena (11 March 2001). "Lyhyt oli kauneinta Tampereella". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 26 September 2021.
- ^ Peter Cowie (15 March 2002). Variety International Film Guide 2002. Silman-James Press. p. 132. ISBN 978-1-879-50565-0.
- ^ "Archive, International Competition Winners: Hyppääjä". Tampere Film Festival. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Archive, National Competition Winners: Hyppääjä". Tampere Film Festival. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Hyppääjä (The Diver), Awards". National Audiovisual Institute. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- ^ "The Montreal International Festival of New Cinema and New Media (FCMM) 2001 Winners". Noema Journal website. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
- ^ a b Tinaglia, Fabiana (6 October 2003). "I corti alla Tiraboschi, Hyppääjä (Il tuffatore)". L'Eco di Bergamo (in Italian). Retrieved 16 March 2022.
- ^ "Paladino D'oro Sportfilmfestival Palmares". Palermo International Sport Film Festival. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
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