Pekka Parikka

1939–1997 (age 58)

Biography

Pekka Parikka (2 May 1939 – 21 March 1997) was a Finnish film director and screenwriter. His 1989 film The Winter War was entered into the 40th Berlin International Film Festival. He is buried in the Hietaniemi Cemetery in Helsinki.

Did you know Pekka Parikka?

Help us tell their story. Share a memory, upload a gravestone photo, or correct any details.

Also buried at Hietaniemi cemetery

Heikki W. Virolainen
1936–2004 (age 68)
Hietaniemi cemetery
Heikki W. Virolainen was a sculptor whose evocative works reflected both strength and sensitivity.
Arthur Saarmaa
1892–1971 (age 79)
Hietaniemi cemetery
Arthur Saarmaa was a military officer respected for his steady leadership and sense of duty.
Cisse Häkkinen
1951–1990 (age 39)
Hietaniemi cemetery
Ilmo Launis
1912–1995 (age 83)
Hietaniemi cemetery
Vilho Rinne
1895–1980 (age 85)
Hietaniemi cemetery
Vilho Rinne was a Finnish javelin thrower whose athletic achievements brought distinction to his nation.
Arvid Sourander
1873–1945 (age 72)
Hietaniemi cemetery