Age rating: K-12

Published: March 21, 2023

Kääntöpiste

In the story of the film, the lives of three people meet by chance due to common factors. Francis works in Finland without a work and residence permit, while Jere illegally brings growth hormones into Finland. The third participant is Vera and Aleksi, an ex-married couple suffering from relationship problems.

The film was nominated for four Jussi awards: best cinematography, sound design, editing, and costume design.

Koulukino’s learning material is aimed at high schools and vocational schools. The assignments deal with e.g. film locations, film script, information about the plot offered to the viewer, choices of characters, and immigration policy.

Published: March 21, 2023

Toivon tuolla puolen

The movie tells the story of Khaled, a Syrian refugee hiding on a cargo ship, and Wikström, a merchant traveler whose paths eventually cross. Although the film was released in 2017, its refugee theme remains relevant.

The film features Kaurismäki’s familiar stylistic features, such as reduced visuals, low-key characters, absurd humor, and musical numbers.

Published: March 16, 2023

West Side Story

Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.

Published: February 28, 2023

I Wanna Dance: The Whitney Houston Movie

Whitney Houston is one of the greatest female R&B pop singers of all time. The film tells about her life, music and journey to superstardom.

Published: February 24, 2023

Just Mercy

Prominent attorney Bryan Stevenson fights to free a wrongly convicted to death.

Published: February 2, 2023

Black Adam

The world needed a hero, it got Black Adam.

New Line Cinema brings the action adventure Black Adam starring Dwayne Johnson to the big screen. Nearly 5,000 years after being granted the powers of the ancient gods and imprisoned, Black Adam (Johnson) is freed from his earthly grave, ready to dish out justice to the modern world in his own style.

Jauem Collet-Serra (Jungle Cruise) directed the film based on a script based on the DC characters by Adam Sztykiel, Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvan. Black Adam was created by Billy Parker and C.C. Beck. (Source: Warner Bros. Finland)

Published: January 31, 2023

Lauri Mäntyvaaran tuuheet ripset

Satu and Heidi, the best rebels who follow their own path, sabotage a shallow summer wedding because they swear that love is not for sale – until Heidi falls head over heels in love with the hot hot guy Lauri Mäntyvaara. Satu is suddenly left alone with her revolution, when only cute kittens and fat chest muscles dance in Heidi’s eyes.

Help would be available from Heidi’s older brother Henri – but is he and his crocs just another kind of threat? Friendship, love and improving the world collide with a sledgehammer, flamethrowers and a surreal curd cruise. Satu has to decide what he really wants. And dare to pursue it. (Source: Filmikamari)

Published: January 31, 2023

Tom of Finland

A film about Finnish artist Touko Laaksonen’s journey to international success and at the same time a story about Finnish history. The Tom of Finland film was part of the program for the centenary of Finland’s independence in 2017. (Source: Koulukino)

Published: January 30, 2023

Teit meistä kauniin (Born in Heinola)

The story of four young people who try to survive with the help of music in a forest industry town struggling in the 90s depression. (Source: Koulukino)

Published: January 13, 2023

The Man Without a Past (Mies vailla menneisyyttä)

A man arrives in Helsinki by train and is subjected to a violent robbery. He survives but loses his memory and personal belongings. Without a name and money, he begins to build his new life.