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Risto Jarva
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Jarva in 1970-72
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Risto Antero Jarva
15 July 1934 Helsinki, Finland
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| Died | 16 December 1977 (aged 43) Helsinki, Finland
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| Education | Helsinki University of Technology |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 1961–1977 |
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Notable work
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X-Baron, The Diary of a Worker, Time of Roses, The Year of the Hare |
Risto Antero Jarva (born July 15, 1934 – died December 16, 1977) was a famous Finnish filmmaker. He was known for making movies and documentaries that explored important social issues.
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Risto Jarva's Films and Themes
Risto Jarva often made films that looked at different social problems. He also explored ways to solve these problems.
Exploring Social Issues
His films often focused on topics that were important to society. These included how cars were used, the role of women, and planning for cities. He also made films about pollution and the work of journalists for gossip magazines. Jarva's movies also touched on different ideas and beliefs in Finnish society.
Notable Works and Recognition
One of his well-known films was The Diary of a Worker from 1967. This movie was shown at the 5th Moscow International Film Festival. Risto Jarva was also a very successful filmmaker. He won the Jussi Awards seven times. The Jussi Awards are important film awards in Finland.
Risto Jarva's Career and Legacy
Besides making films, Risto Jarva also taught others about filmmaking.
Teaching and Education
From 1970 to 1975, he worked as a professor of film. He also taught at the Helsinki Applied Arts and Industry College from 1975 to 1977. He helped many students learn about making movies.
Last Film and Passing
His final film was called Jäniksen vuosi, which means "The Year of the Hare." Risto Jarva passed away in a car accident in 1977. This happened shortly after a special showing of his last film.
