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Daavid – tarinoita kunniasta ja häpeästä

David – Stories of Honor and Shame is a documentary film about the dramatic experiences of Finnish Jews during World War II. It explores the pressures of their dual identity during the Continuation War, when Finland fought as an ally of Germany. The film delves into the stories of Jewish soldiers on the front lines, political negotiations with the Nazis over the deportation of Finnish Jews, and the reasons why Finland became an exception in the history of the Holocaust.

The documentary is built on personal accounts of Finnish Jews and previously unpublished archival material. It highlights individual stories and offers a human perspective on challenging and still-relevant topics, sparking reflection and discussion among viewers.

Veden peili elokuvan juliste

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Veden peili

A Nordic half-Jewish photographer travels to a wintry Venice in search of the “other Leningrad” that the Nobel Prize-winning Russian poet Joseph Brodsky recognized in the city. As the photographer captures images of Venice, he confesses his own heavy, sinful life to the late Brodsky, his only kindred spirit. The photographer’s burden is his Christian father, who acted as an informant against Jews during World War II in their homeland.

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Paha perhe

Paha perhe (Bad Family) is a tragicomedy about an overprotective father who entangles his relationships with his children and new wife. Two siblings, separated for 16 years due to a contentious divorce, reunite after their mother’s death and enjoy each other’s company. The father tries to interfere in their lives, leading to comically disastrous consequences.

Ville Virtanen won the Jussi Award for Best Actor for his role in the film.

Punapanssarit ja poltettu kylä juliste.

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Punapanssarit ja poltettu kylä, Punapanssarit Suomen sodissa ja rauhassa

Two Documentaries About Wartime Finland, available in DVD.

Burned Village – Three Stories of War and Reconciliation:
Burned Village tells the personal stories of Hilja Kuosku and Tyyne Martikainen from Savukoski and Hemmi Seppänen from Suomussalmi, based on their experiences with Soviet partisans during the Winter War and Continuation War in the villages along Finland’s northern eastern border. For decades, these stories were either voluntarily silenced or suppressed by the state. In recent years, these experiences have begun to be documented, shedding light on the trauma people endured during the war. Efforts have also been made to understand why the Soviet Union conducted such brutal partisan operations in Finland.

Red Tanks in Finland’s Wars and Peace:
Red Tanks is a story of the Soviet tanks familiar to Finnish war veterans. These tanks were used against Finnish forces on the frontlines but, through war spoils, significant numbers were also repurposed for Finnish use. The story of Soviet tanks did not end with the peace treaty; their use continued for many years in “peaceful tasks.” In the program, war veterans and postwar tank operators share their experiences from the battlefields and tank training during the postwar period in the Soviet Union.

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Jäähyväiset ilman suudelmia

Antti Litja returns as Chief Constable Hanhivaara. This time, Hanhivaara is tasked with solving the murder of an editor-in-chief, entangled with a web of drug-related crimes.

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Nousukausi

The story takes a wealthy thirty-something couple from Espoo, Katri and Janne, on an “adventure trip” into the life of the unemployed in the Jakomäki district of Helsinki. Their role-playing takes an unexpected turn, and their relationships, both as a couple and with friends, are tested when they realize they have been deceived.

The film won the following Jussi Awards: Best Screenplay, Best Music, and Film of the Year.

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

A few generations after Caesar’s reign, the apes have become the dominant species living in peace, while humans are forced to live in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, a young ape embarks on an eye-opening journey, during which he is forced to question everything he has been told about the past and make choices that will determine the future of both the apes and the humans.

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The Huntsman: Winter’s War

Charlize Theron stars as the evil Queen Ravenna, who cruelly betrays her kind-hearted sister Freya, shattering her trust and freezing her heart against love. This heartbreak awakens Freya’s latent icy powers, transforming her into a formidable queen in her own right. The power struggle between the two sisters escalates into an all-out war.

Freya’s loyal warrior, the Huntsman Eric, takes to the battlefield alongside Sara, the only woman who has ever captured his heart. Eric must aid Freya in overcoming her sister, or the wicked Ravenna will seize the kingdom and rule it forever.

Jumalia ei uhmata elokuvan juliste

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Jumalia ei uhmata

Defying the Gods continues the popular series of Chief Inspector Hanhivaara adaptations. A well-known Finnish man is found murdered at a popular Sicilian holiday resort, and a Finnish police officer already on site begins investigating the case independently. The investigation shifts from Sicily to Finland, taking increasingly complex turns. (Source: VLMedia)

Isku suoneen

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Isku suoneen

Isku Suoneen (Blow to the Vein) is a crime series directed by Anssi Mänttäri, based on Pentti Kirstilä’s novel. The series follows Chief Inspector Hanhivaara’s battle against drug-related crimes. A large shipment of heroin arrives in Finland, prompting Hanhivaara to launch an investigation. Even the criminals seem on edge as the smuggling operation escalates, and bodies begin to pile up. The exhausting investigation starts to take a toll on Hanhivaara’s personal life as well.