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Pirkko Saisio

ピルコ・サイシオ

Pirkko Saisio

Pen Names: Jukka LarssonPen name used for novels under male persona, Eva WeinPen name used for novels

Profile

Gender
Female
Born
1949-04-16 (Helsinki)
Nationality
Finland
Languages
Finnish
Residence History
Helsinki

Career

Occupations
author, actress, director
Active Years
1975-2024

Education

Theatre Academy
Acting
Year of Graduation: 1975
Country: Finland
Formerly Suomen teatterikoulu

Awards

J. H. Erkko Award
1975
Work: Elämänmeno
Result: 受賞
Finlandia Prize
2003
Work: Punainen erokirja
Result: 受賞
Pro Finlandia
2007
Organization: State of Finland
Result: 受章

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Elämänmeno

1975 novel

Debut novel. Winner of J. H. Erkko Award.

lifefamily
Adaptations
  • [TV series] Elämänmeno (1976)

Betoniyö

1981 novel

Novel adapted into the film Concrete Night.

violenceboyhoodurban life
Adaptations
  • [film] Concrete Night / Pirjo Honkasalo (2013)

Punainen erokirja

2003 novel

Winner of the Finlandia Prize.

divorcerelationships

Bibliography

  • Elämänmeno (1975)
  • Sisarukset (1976)
  • Kadonnut aurinko (1979)
  • Betoniyö (1981)
  • Punainen erokirja (2003)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
experimentaldiverse formsgenre-blending
Recurring Motifs
identitygenderrelationships

Legacy

Prominent Finnish author, actress, and director. Winner of the Finlandia Prize. Known for diverse genres and LGBTQ themes.

Trivia

  • In same-sex partnership with Pirjo Honkasalo
  • Daughter is actress Elsa Saisio
  • Used male and alternate female pen names