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Risto the Rapper is a drumming and rapping boy who lives with his aunt Rauha. Risto and Rauha find themselves in the most peculiar adventures, even though they try to lead a perfectly ordinary, peaceful life. The film won a Jussi Award for Best Music.
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When Puppy Paws, the fun-loving son of Santa Paws, gets bored, he finds Budderball on Santa’s naughty list and figures he’s just the dog to show him how to be an ordinary pup. When the magical Christmas Icicle starts to melt however, and the world begins to forget the true meaning of the season, it’s up to Puppy Paws and his newfound Buddies to journey back to the North Pole and save Christmas.
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Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas (Finnish: Mikki Hiiri – Olipa kerran joulu) is a 1999 Disney Christmas-themed animated film. It consists of three separate stories featuring beloved Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and their families.
The film’s three stories:
“Donald Duck: Stuck on Christmas” – Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey, and Louie’s Christmas: Huey, Dewey, and Louie wish for Christmas to last forever. Their wish comes true, and they find themselves stuck in a timeless Christmas Day that repeats over and over again. Along the way, they learn what Christmas truly means—family, love, and togetherness.
“A Very Goofy Christmas” – Goofy and Max: Goofy’s son Max begins to doubt the existence of Santa Claus. Goofy tries his best to prove that Santa is real. This heartfelt and humorous story deals with belief, the bond between father and son, and the magic of Christmas.
“Mickey & Minnie’s Gift of the Magi” – Mickey and Minnie: Mickey and Minnie both want to buy each other the perfect Christmas gift, but they don’t have enough money. They each make significant sacrifices to obtain gifts for one another. This story is a retelling of O. Henry’s classic tale The Gift of the Magi and reflects the joy of giving at Christmas and the importance of love.
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The film addresses the fundamental values of Christmas, such as family, generosity, faith, and the true meaning of the holiday. It is filled with warmth and the characteristic humor of Disney animations, making it especially appealing to families and children.
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas is a perfect choice for creating a festive atmosphere, and its heartfelt stories highlight the importance of togetherness and love during the Christmas season.
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The animated film is based on Mariah Carey’s Christmas song of the same name, which is one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time. The film is a Christmas-themed adventure aimed at families and children, with Mariah Carey serving as the narrator and producer.
The film tells the story of a young girl named Mariah, who dreams of getting a puppy for Christmas, specifically a fluffy puppy named Princess. However, her parents suggest that she must first prove she is responsible enough to take care of a pet. They give Mariah the task of taking care of a dog named Hank, who is rather wild and unruly. Along the way, Mariah learns important lessons about responsibility, love, and the meaning of wishes.
The film has a warm Christmas atmosphere, with friendship, family values, and of course, plenty of Christmas magic. It is a perfect movie for the whole family to watch, and with Mariah Carey’s iconic Christmas song playing in the background, it creates an especially festive mood
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The Search for Santa Paws (Finnish: Joulukoira joulun jäljillä) is a 2010 American Christmas-themed family film. It is part of Disney’s popular Buddies movie series, which focuses on talking puppies.
The film tells the story of a dog named Paws, who is an important helper to Santa Claus. When Santa travels to New York to restore the Christmas spirit, he loses his memory. Paws and other friends set out to find Santa, while trying to bring back the joy of Christmas and save the holiday. The film combines traditional Christmas themes, such as friendship, belief, and hope, and is especially aimed at families and children.
The film features a lot of Christmas atmosphere, magical elements, and charming adventures with dogs, making it a fitting choice to watch during the holiday season.
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Oscar, a worker at the local whale wash, unexpectedly becomes a hero when he tells a big white lie. To keep his secret, Oscar teams up with Lenny, a vegetarian shark on the run, and they unexpectedly become friends. Oscar’s secret threatens to be revealed, and trustworthy friends Angie and Lenny come to his aid, helping Oscar find his place on the reef.
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Emil is a young boy who moves from the countryside to the city with his mother. At the same time, elsewhere, a pelican lands on a beach. It finds clothes and puts them on, thus beginning its life as a human. Right away, it hitches a ride to the city. It moves into the house next to Emil’s, unaware that the caretaker is allergic to birds… As Emil adjusts to his new life in the city, the pelican takes its first steps in life as a human. Being a big lover of music, the pelican lands a job at the Opera House. There, it falls in love with a lovely ballerina. One day, Emil meets the pelican and immediately notices that it’s a bird in human clothes. Emil and the pelican get to know each other and become best friends. The pelican’s origin is their shared big secret. Then, a pretty girl Elsa, Emil’s age, appears in the yard. At first, Emil is jealous of the pelican, but then Emil and Elsa become friends too. Emil teaches the pelican to read, thus the pelican learns more and more about being human. But just when they’re having the most fun, the caretaker starts to suspect that something’s going on. Are the new tenant’s habits too strange after all?
Director:
Liisa Helminen
Starring:
Kari Ketonen
Roni Haarakangas
Inka Nuorgam
Jonna Järnefelt
The movie won two Jussi Awards:
Best Production Design: Jussi Halonen, Samuli Halla, and Petri Neuvonen
Best Sound Design: Paul Jyrälä
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Second grader Ella’s small village school is threatened with closure and demolition. The students are being transferred to a large and dreary new school. Behind the closure of the village school is Mr. One, who wants to build a race track in its place. With the support of her teacher, Ella and her friends come up with a way to save their own school.
Director:
Taneli Mustonen
Starring:
Eero Milonoff
Kari Ketonen
Armi Toivanen
Ville Myllyrinne
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“The Emperor’s Secret,” completed in 2006, is Finland’s first full-length computer-animated film set in a fantasy world. Although the movie features caricatures of politicians from the “Itsevaltiaat” TV series, it is not directly related to the series’ plot. The story revolves around a small village’s battle against an evil emperor.
The film was directed by Riina Hyytiä, and among its voice actors are Mika-Ala Panula, Anna Bentley, and Jukka Puotila. There are many characters, with several recognizable as Finnish politicians. “The Emperor’s Secret” was produced by Helsinki Film and Anima Vitae Oy.
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Two curious toy bears, named Urpo and Turpo, reside on the bookshelf in the children’s room and greatly enjoy reading. They blend everyday life and fairy tales, creating amusing adventures. For instance, they find themselves on a deserted island and are saved by a breadfruit tree, bravely improve others’ appearances, search for clues, break rules, long for silence, and compete to be the best and strongest in the world.
Similarly to the toys in Toy Story, Urpo and Turpo come to life when the family isn’t watching. The Urpo & Turpo movie provides entertainment for both adults and the youngest members of the family. The film is easy to follow as it features good Finnish. It is based on Hannele Huovi’s popular storybooks and is now even more vibrant and lively on the big screen as it has been restored.
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