Pelikaanimies
IMDb ID: tt0372461 · Year: 2004 · Rating: 5.9 (660 votes)
Genres: Adventure · Family · Fantasy
Wanting to know the ways of people, a pelican turns into a gawky young man who soon learns to speak, thanks to his outstanding talent in imitation. He befriends Emil and Elsa, two children who--unlike adults--see that their new ne...
Stars
Kari Ketonen
Roni Haarakangas
Inka Nuorgam
Jonna Järnefelt
Liisa Mustonen
Tommi Raitolehto
Anu Viheriäranta
Ismo Kallio
Heikki Kinnunen
Jussi Lampi
Writers
Liisa Helminen
William Aldridge
Annina Enckell
Helena Anttonen
Leena Krohn
Full Cast & Crew
[Cast Group]
Actor: Kari Ketonen | Character: Pelicanman
Actor: Roni Haarakangas | Character: Emil
Actor: Inka Nuorgam | Character: Elsa
Actor: Jonna Järnefelt | Character: Landlady
Actor: Liisa Mustonen | Character: Mother
Actor: Tommi Raitolehto | Character: Father
Actor: Anu Viheriäranta | Character: Helena ballerina
Actor: Ismo Kallio | Character: Doorman
Actor: Heikki Kinnunen | Character: Postman
Actor: Jussi Lampi | Character: Stage manager
Actor: Kristiina Elstelä | Character: Lottery tickets seller
Actor: Antti Pääkkönen | Character: Zookeeper
Actor: Seppo Pääkkönen | Character: Zookeeper
Actor: Juha Varjus | Character: Park keeper
Actor: Emma Lillqvist | Character: Little girl
Actor: Katariina Lohiniva | Character: Coffee shop keeper
Actor: Anu Komsi | Character: Diva
Actor: Björn Andrésen | Character: Pianist
Actor: Pelle Sandberg | Character: Opera manager
Actor: Leif Segerstam | Character: Conductor
Actor: Jorma Uotinen | Character: Von Rothbart
Actor: Emma Grönqvist | Character: Ballet teacher
Actor: Pekka Simola | Character: Singer
Actor: Malla Kuuranne | Character: Woman in car
Actor: Pertti Nieminen | Character: Man in car
Actor: Jouni Korhonen | Character: Tailor
Actor: Ilkka Villi | Character: Businessman
Actor: Sami Helpelä | Character: upset Neighbor
Actor: Misa Palander | Character: upset Neighbor
Actor: Teemu Koivistoinen | Character: Boy at the beach
Actor: Dikta | Character: The Dog
Actor: Niklas Harju | Character: Young man in the audience
Actor: Inka Hulkko | Character: Little ballerina
Actor: Beata Harju | Character: Opera guest
[Directors Group]
Name: Liisa Helminen | Role: Director
[Writers Group]
Name: Liisa Helminen | Role: Writer
Name: William Aldridge | Role: Writer
Name: Annina Enckell | Role: Writer
Name: Helena Anttonen | Role: Writer
Name: Leena Krohn | Role: Writer
[Producers Group]
Name: Hanna Hemilä | Role: Producer
Name: Anita Oxburgh | Role: Producer
[Music Group]
Name: Tuomas Kantelinen | Role: Composer
[Cinematography Group]
Name: Timo Salminen | Role: Cinematographer
[Editing Group]
Name: Jukka Nykänen | Role: Editor
[Costume Design Group]
Name: Marja Uusitalo | Role: Costume Designer
[Makeup Department]
Name: Zoe Burtsow | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Pia Jyrälä | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Niina Katila | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Kaarina Kokkonen | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Jenni Lehtinen | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Taina Rintala | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Mia Seila | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Juha Tolonen | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Riikka Virtanen | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Tiina Winter | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Tarja Ylianttila | Role: Makeup Department
[Production Management]
Name: Sonja Lindén | Role: Production Manager
[Assistant Directors]
Name: Marja Pyykkö | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: Sanna Rusila | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
[Art Department]
Name: Maisu Anttonen | Role: Art Department
Name: Samuli Halla | Role: Art Department
Name: Jussi Halonen | Role: Art Department
Name: Radek Karkulowski | Role: Art Department
Name: Simo Koivuniemi | Role: Art Department
Name: Markku Laukkonen | Role: Art Department
Name: Otso Linnalaakso | Role: Art Department
Name: Petri Neuvonen | Role: Art Department
Name: Ari Nieminen | Role: Art Department
Name: Veera Näsänen | Role: Art Department
Name: Esa Paajamaa | Role: Art Department
[Sound Department]
Name: Joonas Jyrälä | Role: Sound Department
Name: Miia Jyrälä | Role: Sound Department
Name: Paul Jyrälä | Role: Sound Department
Name: Pauli Molnár | Role: Sound Department
Name: Olli Pärnänen | Role: Sound Department
Name: Panu Riikonen | Role: Sound Department
Name: Vladimir Ryabenko | Role: Sound Department
Name: Pirita Svan | Role: Sound Department
Name: Mark Kenna | Role: Sound Department
[Visual Effects]
Name: Santeri Enstedt | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Jari Hakala | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Anders Helle | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Tuomo Hintikka | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Hugo Kiekeben | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Jukka Kujala | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Petteri Linnus | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Ilmo Lintonen | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Balázs Peter | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Ville Vaajakallio | Role: Visual Effects
[Stunts]
Name: Mika Huisman | Role: Stunts
Name: Juha Pursiainen | Role: Stunts
[Camera and Electrical Department]
Name: Mika Ailasmäki | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Heikki Färm | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Hanna-Mari Kanervo | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Jari Lehtiniemi | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Anssi Leino | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Ilmo Lintonen | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Marko Mantere | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Toni Pasanen | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Karri Takala | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Elsa Varja | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Olli Varja | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
[Costume and Wardrobe Department]
Name: Jonna Lehtinen | Role: Costume Department
Name: Pia Leikas | Role: Costume Department
Name: Sonja Raassina | Role: Costume Department
Name: Anna Yli-Heroja | Role: Costume Department
[Editorial Department]
Name: Sanna Ryhänen | Role: Editorial Department
[Location Management]
Name: Tuomas Haavisto | Role: Location Management
Name: Lauri Vänskä | Role: Location Management
[Music Department]
Name: Pauli Molnár | Role: Music Department
Name: Vladimir Ryabenko | Role: Music Department
[Production Department]
Name: Eero Erkamo | Role: Production Department
Name: Sanna Grav | Role: Production Department
Name: Aleksi Hyvärinen | Role: Production Department
Name: Sanna Kultanen | Role: Production Department
Name: Salla Virman | Role: Production Department
[Script and Continuity Department]
Name: Sanna Östman | Role: Script and Continuity Department
[Additional Crew]
Name: Tuire Kaimio | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Sanna Sucksdorff | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Antti Tuunanen | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Jorma Uotinen | Role: Additional Crew
Trailers
IMDb Video Gallery: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0372461/videogallery/
Release Schedule
Finland: November 15, 2004 (Oulu International Children's Film Festival)
Finland: December 17, 2004
Canada: February 2005 (Montreal International Childrens Film Festival)
Germany: February 13, 2005 (Berlin International Film Festival)
Sweden: February 25, 2005
Norway: April 2005 (Kristiansand International Children's Film Festival)
United States: April 22, 2005 (Tribeca Film Festival)
United States: April 24, 2005 (Newport Beach International Film Festival)
Canada: April 30, 2005 (Sprockets Toronto International Film Festival for Children)
Czech Republic: June 2005 (Zlín Film Festival)
Finland: August 25, 2005 (Espoo Film Festival)
Denmark: September 13, 2005 (Buster Children's Film Festival)
Iceland: October 2, 2005 (Reykjavik International Film Festival)
Philippines: October 19, 2005 (Cinemanila Film Festival)
Estonia: October 21, 2005
United States: November 2, 2005 (Chicago International Children's Film Festival)
Netherlands: December 15, 2005
Belgium: March 29, 2006
Turkey: April 1, 2006 (Istanbul Film Festival)
Japan: September 22, 2006 (DVD premiere)
Hungary: May 9, 2007 (TV premiere)
Finland: August 2, 2019 (re-release)
Awards
Winner | 2005 | Cairo International Film Festival for Children | Children's International Jury Prize | Liisa Helminen, Pelikaanimies
Winner | 2006 | Cairo International Film Festival for Children | Golden Cairo | Best Film | Liisa Helminen, Pelikaanimies
Winner | 2005 | Zlín International Film Festival for Children and Youth | Audience Award | Best Feature Film | Liisa Helminen, Pelikaanimies
Winner | 2005 | Zlín International Film Festival for Children and Youth | Children's Jury Main Prize | Liisa Helminen, Pelikaanimies
Nominee | 2005 | Jussi Awards | Jussi | Best Film (Paras elokuva) | Pelikaanimies
Nominee | 2005 | Jussi Awards | Jussi | Best Leading Actor (Paras miespääosa) | Kari Ketonen, Pelikaanimies
Nominee | 2005 | Jussi Awards | Jussi | Best Cinematography (Paras kuvaus) | Timo Salminen, Pelikaanimies
Winner | 2005 | Jussi Awards | Jussi | Best Art Direction (Paras lavastus) | Jussi Halonen, Samuli Halla, Petri Neuvonen, Pelikaanimies
Winner | 2005 | Jussi Awards | Jussi | Best Sound Design (Paras äänisuunnittelu) | Paul Jyrälä, Pelikaanimies
Winner | 2005 | Chicago International Children's Film Festival | Best of the Fest | Liisa Helminen, Pelikaanimies | Tied with Mein Bruder ist ein Hund (2004).
Nominee | 2005 | Ale Kino! - International Young Audience Film Festival | Golden Poznan Goat | Liisa Helminen, Pelikaanimies
Box Office
Finland: USD 919427
Period: Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2005 | Rank: 26 | Weeks in release: 2 | Theaters: 45 | Gross to date: USD 919427 | Interval gross: USD 700036 | Per theater average: USD 15556
Period: Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2004 | Rank: 67 | Weeks in release: 1 | Theaters: 45 | Gross to date: USD 219391 | Interval gross: USD 193028 | Per theater average: USD 4289
