Etusivu » K-12 » Page 4

Age rating: K-12

Browse all posts

Published:

Hella W

Everyone is familiar with the characters from the Niskavuori plays, but the tempestuous life story of the playwright Hella Wuolijoki is less well known. She negotiated peace during the Winter War, was sentenced to life imprisonment for treason during the Continuation War, but was pardoned after the signing of the Armistice. The very next year, following her release, she became the director of the Finnish Broadcasting Company and later entered Parliament. Screenwriter Outi Nyytäjä and director Juha Wuolijoki’s joint exploration of Hella Wuolijoki’s past brings the story of the famous playwright, politician, and businesswoman to a wider audience.

Director:
Juha Wuolijoki

Starring:
Tiina Weckström
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Matleena Kuusniemi

The film won the 2012 Jussi Awards for Best Set Design and Best Costume Design.

Note: No longer available in DVD or Blu-ray distribution.

Published:

Supercool

Supercool is a comedy film that tells the story of a teenage boy named Neil, who wishes he could be “cool” for just one day. Together with his friend Gilbert, Neil lives an ordinary high school life until one night his wish comes true: he wakes up the next day completely transformed and suddenly “supercool.” This leads to a series of amusing and unexpected events as Neil tries to navigate his new life.

The film addresses teenage self-confidence, friendship, and growing up in a humorous and light-hearted way. While it is filled with funny situations and light-hearted action, it also reflects on what true “coolness” means and how important it is to be true to oneself.

The film’s production involves several Finnish creators, such as:

Direction:
Teppo Airaksinen

Screenplay:
Olli Haikka

Published:

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire continues the MonsterVerse series. In the film, Kong discovers members of his species in Hollow Earth and encounters the dangerous Skar King, who seeks to freeze the world. Godzilla, Kong, and Mothra join forces to stop this new threat. The movie delivers epic monster battles and focuses on teamwork to confront a greater danger.

Published:

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) is a direct sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife. The movie follows the Spengler family and the original Ghostbusters as they reunite to combat a new supernatural threat in New York City. This time, the city is at risk of being plunged into a second ice age after the discovery of a cursed artifact that unleashes an ancient evil. Directed by Gil Kenan, the film stars Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Mckenna Grace, and Finn Wolfhard, with original cast members like Bill Murray returning.

Published:

May December

Gracie and Joe appear to be living a peaceful family life as a married couple and parents of three children, despite the scandal that erupted twenty years earlier when the 36-year-old woman had a relationship with a 13-year-old boy. Their everyday life is disrupted when a famous actress, Elizabeth, moves in to conduct background research for a movie about their lives, in which Elizabeth plays Gracie. Unraveling the inappropriate love story brings long-buried feelings and uncomfortable truths about the couple’s past to the surface.

Published:

Heroes of the Golden Masks

Charlie and the Golden Mask (originally titled Heroes of the Golden Masks) is an animated adventure film released in 2023, specifically aimed at families and children. The film was directed by Sean Patrick O’Reilly.

The story follows a tough teenager from the streets of Chicago named Charlie, who, through a series of strange events, finds himself traveling back in time. He ends up in the ancient Chinese city of Sanxingdui, where he encounters five heroes fighting against an evil ruler named Kunyi. To become one of the heroes of the Golden Mask, Charlie must face his own fears and past. This adventure is filled with action, humor, and valuable lessons, appealing to both younger and older audiences.

The main voice actors in the film include Ron Perlman, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, and Patton Oswalt.

Published:

Aika jonka sain

The movie tells an incredible survival story of a Finnish woman based on true events. Jaana is a restaurateur and mother of two, who spends her free time riding horses. Jaana’s life changes drastically when she becomes paralyzed in a loading accident but manages to get back in the saddle and represent Finland in the Paralympics.

The film won the Audience’s Favorite Movie award at the Jussi Gala in 2021. It was directed by Tuukka Temonen, who also co-wrote the script with Olga Temonen.

Published:

Parallel Mothers

Two women, Janis and Ana, meet in a maternity hospital. Both are unmarried and became pregnant by accident. Middle-aged Janis is on cloud nine, while teenage Ana is terrified, regretful, and anxious. Janis tries to encourage her as they walk the hospital corridors like sleepwalkers. The few words exchanged between them during those hours create a bond that unexpectedly grows, becomes more complex, and changes their lives.

Published:

Meg 2: The Trench

A research team’s journey into the depths of the ocean takes a chaotic turn when a criminal mining operation threatens their mission, forcing them into a battle where life and death are at stake. Faced with colossal giant sharks and daunting environmental challenges, our heroes must be faster, smarter, and braver swimmers than their relentless adversaries as the clock ticks inexorably towards resolution.

Through us, rights are also available for the first part of the movie series, The Meg (2018).

Published:

Bob Marley: One Love

BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE depicts the life and music of the icon who inspired generations with his message of love and unity. For the first time on the big screen, we see Bob’s compelling story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music.