My Name Is Dingo (Finnish: Levoton Tuhkimo) is a 2024 Finnish biographical drama film directed by Mari Rantasila and written by Hanna Leivonniemi. The film is inspired by the rise of the Finnish rock band Dingo and particularly its lead singer Pertti Neumann.[1]
| My Name Is Dingo | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Mari Rantasila |
| Written by | Hanna Leivonniemi |
| Produced by | Marko Talli Anni Pänkäälä |
| Cinematography | Sari Aaltonen |
| Edited by | Hanna Kuirinlahti |
| Music by | Timo Kämäräinen |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Nordisk Film |
Release date |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | Finland |
| Language | Finnish |
| Budget | €1.75 million (Finnish Film Foundation support €635,000) |
The film was produced by Yellow Film & TV and distributed theatrically by Nordisk Film. Broadcasting rights were acquired by Yle.[2]
Original Dingo vocalist Pertti Neumann appears in a supporting role.[3]
Production
editRelease
editCast
edit- Saku Taittonen as Pertti Neumann
- Alvari Stenbäck as Pepe Laaksonen
- Mauno Terävä as Jarkko Eve
- Samuel Kujala as Pete Nuotio
- Emil Kihlström as Jonttu Virta
- Valtteri Lehtinen as Juha Seittonen
- Ronja Keiramo as Marika
- Reino Nordin as Pave Maijanen
- Elias Salonen as Lasse Norres
Reception
editLevoton Tuhkimo received mixed reviews from critics. Several reviewers criticized the film for offering a superficial portrayal of Dingo’s career.[9][10]
Others praised its depiction of 1980s Finland, production design, and makeup, as well as Saku Taittonen’s performance as Neumann.[11]
Former Dingo manager Lasse Norres publicly criticized the film, stating that it portrayed him inaccurately.[12]
Soundtrack
edit- Musiikkia elokuvasta Levoton Tuhkimo (2024)
References
edit- ↑ "Levoton tuhkimo sai isot tuet: Mari Rantasila ohjaa Dingo-yhtyeen tarinasta ammentavan elokuvan". Helsingin Sanomat. 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ↑ "Dingo-yhtyeestä elokuva – Levoton Tuhkimo valkokankaille vuonna 2024". Nordisk Film Finland. 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ↑ "Dingo-yllätys: Neumann nähdään Levoton tuhkimo -elokuvassa". Yle Uutiset. 2023-11-01. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ↑ "Dingo-elokuvaa kuvataan tällä viikolla ympäri Poria". Yle Uutiset. 2023-09-19. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ↑ "Dingo loi uudenlaista mieskuvaa 40 vuotta sitten". Yle Uutiset. 2024-02-02. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- ↑ "Levottoman Tuhkimon maailman ensi-ilta on loppusyksyllä Porissa". Satakunnan Kansa. 2024-08-30. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- ↑ "Levoton Tuhkimo kansainvälisille markkinoille". Nordisk Film. 2024-11-22. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- ↑ Suomen elokuvasäätiö. "Katsojaluvut". ses.fi. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
- ↑ "Dingo nosti hillittömän hysterian, mutta elokuva ilmiöstä on pettymys". Helsingin Sanomat. 2024-12-23. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- ↑ "Levoton Tuhkimo". Episodi. 2024-12-24. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- ↑ "Dingo-elokuva Levoton Tuhkimo on viiden tähden leffa". Seura. 2024-12-22. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- ↑ "Lasse Norres: Dingo-elokuva antaa minusta väärän kuvan". Vantaan Sanomat. 2025-01-04. Retrieved 2025-01-13.