Movie

Paavo, a Life in Five Courses

“A film about Ingrid Bergman's butler.”

20101h 11m

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Good to know

Director: Hanna Hemilä
Release date: 2010-12-20
Runtime: 1h 11m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Finland
Studio: Handle Productions

About Paavo, a Life in Five Courses

Paavo, a Life in Five Courses is a 2010 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Hanna Hemilä, starring Paavo Turtiainen, Pia Lindström and Isabella Rossellini. It has a runtime of 1 hour 11 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Paavo, a Life in Five Courses in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Finnish farm boy Paavo Turtiainen is hired into the Parisian household of Swedish theatre producer Lars Schmidt and his wife, actress Ingrid Bergman. The couple “adopt” and train Paavo to navigate among the rich and famous. Later on, Paavo becomes the personal secretary for Schmidt and Bergman. His responsibilities include building up the personal archives of both Schmidt and Bergman. Ms. Bergman’s archives are now at the film archives of Wesleyan University and Schmidt’s archives are in the United States Library of Congress. After Schmidt and Bergman divorce Paavo decides to settle permanently in New York. His first clients are friends of Schmidt: celebrities and business personalities Paavo has met while working in Paris and on Dannholmen, a Swedish island owned by Schmidt. Eventually Paavo becomes an acclaimed chef and event planner for high society. Along the way, he has learned to stand on his own feet.

Cast

Paavo Turtiainen

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Pia Lindström

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Isabella Rossellini

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Lars Lundberg

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Kalevi Turtiainen

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Lars Schmidt

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Barbara Georgescu

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Peter A. Georgescu

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Kristian Schmidt

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Yanne Norup-Schmidt

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Eric Bedoucha

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Sandra Gallego-Perez

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Paavo, a Life in Five Courses in Germany?+

Paavo, a Life in Five Courses is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Paavo, a Life in Five Courses on Netflix?+

Paavo, a Life in Five Courses is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is Paavo, a Life in Five Courses?+

Paavo, a Life in Five Courses has a runtime of 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).

Who stars in Paavo, a Life in Five Courses?+

Paavo, a Life in Five Courses stars Paavo Turtiainen, Pia Lindström, Isabella Rossellini, Lars Lundberg and Kalevi Turtiainen.

When did Paavo, a Life in Five Courses come out?+

Paavo, a Life in Five Courses is a 2010 movie directed by Hanna Hemilä.

What genre is Paavo, a Life in Five Courses?+

Paavo, a Life in Five Courses is Documentary film.

Who directed Paavo, a Life in Five Courses?+

Paavo, a Life in Five Courses was directed by Hanna Hemilä.