Genre: documentary

Published: March 30, 2023

Lady Time

The documentary tells the story of Sirkka-Liisa Miettinen, who died at the age of 98 in Helsinki’s Kisakylä and had no relatives. Elina Talvensaari, who is the director of the film, was inspired to make that film when she bought Sirkka-Liisa’s apartment by chance. The apartment came with all of Sirkka-Liisa’s personal belongings, down to the smallest item. The director did not want to put the items directly into the disposal, because then even the last grains of information about Sirkka-Liisa would have been lost. Elina wanted to remember Sirkka-Liisa, so the idea for Lady Time came from this.

The educational material of Koulukino tells more about the background of the film, deals with storytelling, objects and emotions, the story of an ordinary person, and what is private and public. The learning material is aimed at secondary school studies.

Published: February 24, 2023

Kenen joukoissa seisot

“Kenen joukoissa seisot” transl. “Whose Side Are You On?” is a documentary film that utilizes music and is revolutionary both in form and content. It explores the singing movement of the 1970s in Finland, when hundreds of singing groups across the country aimed to change the world through songs. The film showcases the high-quality music produced by the singing movement, addressing both political and everyday topics. It features interviews with key figures of the singing movement and offers captivating archival footage and nostalgic atmospheres. Additionally, it narrates a generational experience where young people fell in love with politics and believed they could change the world.

The film was awarded the Jussi Award for Best Documentary in 2007.

Director:
Jouko Aaltonen

Starring:
Pekka Aarnio
Sinikka Sokka
Monna Kamu
Martti Launis
Kiti Neuvonen
Anna-Riitta Minkkinen

Published: January 30, 2023

Alcan Highway (Alaska Highway)

Alcan Highway is a film about a travel dream that seems to be coming true. But is this what Hese really wanted all along?

Published: January 30, 2023

Diving Into the Unknown (Takaisin pintaan)

A documentary film about a life-threatening operation and unconditional friendship, where a friend is not left behind, even at the risk of his own life. (Source: Koulukino)

Published: January 13, 2023

Finnish Blood Swedish Heart (Laulu koti-ikävästä)

The documentary film A song about homesickness tells the story of Kai Latvalehto, a musician from Oulu who grew up in two countries – Sweden and Finland. A middle-aged man makes a trip to his childhood landscapes in Gothenburg with his retired father Tauno Latvalehto. Father and son have a conversation during the car trip, remembering different stages of their lives. The music, made as live recordings of the film, accompanies the development of the story from the 1970s to the present day.

Published: January 13, 2023

Sorrow Tamers (Surunkesyttäjät)

Tamers of Grief is a documentary film about people who have decided to face grief without avoiding or running away from it. The film, shot on film, is about love, change, sadness and giving up.

Published: January 20, 2022

Where to Invade Next

In documentary film director Michael Moore’s new film, Moore travels around the world looking for ways to solve America’s problems. The trip brings him, for example, to Finland, where Moore gets to know the best schools in the world. (Source: Finnkino)

Published: February 15, 2019

An Inconvenient Truth

An Inconvenient Truth is a documentary about one man’s attempt to expose the myths and misconceptions associated with global warming and awaken the nations of the world to act together to save our planet. The film is based on Al Gore’s lectures. Gore is a great performer and the lecture is delivered in such a way that the viewer’s interest is not piqued even for a moment. The subject of the film is serious and gives you something to think about for a long time. The film has been awarded two Oscars in 2007 (Best Original Score and Best Documentary Film). The film was directed by Davis Guggenheim.

Published: February 15, 2019

An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power

The former vice president of the United States and Nobel laureate Al Gore still want to make heads of state and leaders understand the importance of climate change. The documentary follows Al Gore to the conclusion of the Paris climate agreement in late 2015. Directed by Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk.