Paavo Rintala

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Paavo Rintala

Religious Studies

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• Religious Studies

Paavo Rintala's Degrees

• Doctorate Theology University of Helsinki

Why Is Paavo Rintala Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Paavo Olavi Rintala was a Finnish novelist and theologian. He also wrote theatre pieces, radio plays and prose. Rintala was born in Viipuri, Finland. He has won the Finnish State Prize for Literature many times, including in 1956, 1963, 1966, 1972, 1972 and 1991. He won the Finlandia Prize as a Finnish laureate for his 1991 novel Sarmatian Orfeus. He also won the Runeberg Prize in 1994. In 1971, Rintala was awarded the Pro Finlandia medal. Two of his novels have been adapted to film by Finnish film director Mikko Niskanen. First was the 1958 novel Pojat adapted in 1962 with same title . The other was the 1963 novel Sissiluutnantti adapted to film as Sissit.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Paavo Rintala?

Paavo Rintala is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Helsinki