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Tom of Finland elokuvan juliste

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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)

Teit meistä kauniin elokuvan juliste

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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)

Mies vailla menneisyyttä elokuvan juliste

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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.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

When a little hobbit named Frodo accidentally discovers an ancient ring, it binds him to an incredible destiny. He presents the ring to the wizard Gandalf, who instructs him to destroy the Ring of Power, as it contains evil magical powers. According to Frodo, Gandalf, a group of hobbit friends, an elf, a dwarf, and other citizens of the world go on the voyage. Together they form the Fellowship of the Ring. Along the way, the travelers experience dangerous and challenging situations – only the destruction of the ring can stop the evil started by the Black Prince Sauron.

The film was significantly awarded four Oscars: best cinematography, best makeup, best music, and best effects.
At the BAFTA gala, the film won the following awards: best film, best special visual effects, and best make-up/hair.

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

In Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the MCU opens the door to the multiverse and expands into whole new dimensions. We are taken on a journey into the unknown by Doctor Strange, who, with the help of both old and new mysterious allies, travels the mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities of the multiverse to finally face a mysterious new enemy.

Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, and Xochitl Gomez as well as Michael Stühlbarg and Rachel McAdams. The film was directed by Sam Raimi and produced by Kevin Feige. Michael Waldron is responsible for the script. (Source: Film Chamber)

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Dune

As a mythical and emotionally charged hero’s journey, Dyyni tells the story of Paul Atreides. An intelligent and talented young man is born to fulfill a great destiny beyond his understanding. He has to travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to secure the future of his family and people. When malevolent forces engage in battle for the planet’s unique and most valuable known raw material—a commodity that can realize humanity’s greatest potential—only those who overcome their fears will survive.

Oscar nominee Denis Villeneuve (Arrival, Blade Runner 2049) directs Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ Dune, based on Frank Herbert’s novel of the same name. The film won a whopping 6 Oscars.

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Beetlejuice

The life of a ghost is not always easy. A couple who recently died in a car accident can experience it. The film literally bursts with funny effects and cartoon humor. The role of the Beetlejuice demon is played by Michael Keaton, who gives a solid performance as an intolerable and self-centered monster. Crazy funny movie full of senseless humor.

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Top Gun: Maverick

Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise), who has served as a fighter pilot in the Navy for over 30 years, is known as a headstrong test pilot who tries by all means to avoid promotion, so that his active-filled career would not end. When Maverick is assigned to train Top Gun pilots for a unique special mission, he meets Lt. Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw (Miles Teller), the son of Maverick’s late friend, Radar Officer Nick “Goose” Bradshaw.

Tormented by an uncertain future and the ghosts of the past, Maverick has to face his worst fears in a mission that requires immense sacrifices from the pilots involved. (Source: Finnkino)

Movie won an Oscar from Best Sound.

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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

Professor Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful, dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts magizoologist Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team of wizards and witches. They soon encounter an array of old and new beasts as they clash with Grindelwald’s growing legion of followers.

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Uncharted

A young street-smart, Nathan Drake and his wisecracking partner Victor “Sully” Sullivan embark on a dangerous pursuit of “the greatest treasure never found” while also tracking clues that may lead to Nathan’s long-lost brother.