Genre: family

Published: September 14, 2023

Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride

“Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride” is a stop-motion animated film released in 2005, telling the story of Victor, a young man who is about to enter into an arranged marriage with a young woman named Victoria. However, Victor accidentally marries a deceased bride, Corpse Bride, while practicing his wedding vows in the forest. In the film, Corpse Bride is named Emily.

Guided by Emily, Victor finds himself in the world of the dead, portrayed in the movie as a dark and surreal place. Victor soon realizes that the world of the dead is very different from the world of the living, and he tries to find a way back to the living. At the same time, he learns more about Emily and her tragic fate.

The film features many adventures and musical numbers and explores themes such as love, death, and hope. Ultimately, the movie concludes with a romantic and touching ending that brings happiness to most of the characters.

“Corpse Bride” embodies Tim Burton’s typical style, known for its dark and fantastical aesthetics, and it has received praise for its animation, characters, and music.

Published: September 12, 2023

Monster Family 2

In order to free Baba Yaga and Renfield from the clutches of Monster Hunter Mila Starr, the Wishbone family once again transforms into a vampire, Frankenstein’s monster, a mummy, and a werewolf. Assisted by their three pet bats, the Monster Family travels the world to rescue their friends, make new monstrous acquaintances, and ultimately become aware that ‘nobody is perfect’ because even those with flaws can find happiness.

Published: September 8, 2023

Home Alone

“Home Alone” is a comedy film released in 1990, directed by Chris Columbus and produced by John Hughes. The film stars Macaulay Culkin as 8-year-old Kevin McCallister.

At the beginning of the movie, the McCallister family is getting ready for a Christmas vacation trip to Paris. With a large and bustling family, the preparations are hectic. Kevin, being the youngest in the family, often feels overlooked, and to make matters worse, he’s bullied. On Christmas morning, Kevin wakes up to realize that his family has hurriedly left for the airport and forgotten him at home because he fell asleep in his upstairs room. Initially, Kevin enjoys his newfound freedom and does everything he normally wouldn’t be allowed to do.

However, he soon discovers that his home has become the target of burglars, portrayed by Harry (Joe Pesci) and Marv (Daniel Stern). Kevin must now protect his home and come up with ways to keep the burglars at bay. He sets up traps and does everything he can to prevent the burglars from breaking in and causing havoc.

The movie follows Kevin’s adventures and clever tricks against the burglars, all the while his mother (Catherine O’Hara) desperately tries to return home and find her son. “Home Alone” is a funny comedy that combines family drama, humor, and suspense, and it’s a Christmas classic that many people watch every holiday season.

Screening rights for Home Alone 2 are also available!

Published: August 3, 2023

Peter Pan

Peter Pan is an animated film produced by Walt Disney, based on J.M. Barrie’s play and story of the same name. It tells the story of Peter Pan, who is stuck in eternal youth and lives in a fantasy world called Neverland, where he enjoys adventures with his friends, such as the Darling children and Tinker Bell. Peter Pan can fly, and one night, he takes three children to Neverland to help them escape the burden of growing up.

On their journey, they encounter Captain Hook, the leader of the pirates, who seeks revenge against Peter Pan. The children also meet the Lost Boys, Native Americans, and the fierce Tiger Lily, who protects the inhabitants of Neverland. Throughout the film, the children and Peter Pan experience many exciting adventures. The movie addresses childhood, adulthood, friendship, love, and dreams. It emphasizes the importance of imagination and playfulness in life, as well as the significance of growing up.

Peter Pan is a classic adventure film that has enchanted generations with its unforgettable characters and story.

Published: March 30, 2023

Sokkotanssi

In the movie Sokkotanssi (Trans. Blind Dance), the 60s are lived in a small Finnish town by the sea. Another of the main actors is a boy named Jontti. He is a very curious child who finds out about his father’s secret relationship with another woman. Jontti’s best friend from the neighborhood is Länki, who misses his father who lives out of reach. These aspects of life put a lot of pressure on the boys’ minds, which makes them do all kinds of naughtiness.

The film has well-known Finnish actors. Jontti’s father is Martti Suoaho, Pirkka-Pekka Petelius plays a barber and Vesa-Matti Loiri plays an alcoholic citizen in a small supporting role. Movie uses subtle humor, but also drama.

The film won the Jussi award for best screenplay.

Published: March 29, 2023

Super Furball

A young girl named Emilia gets superpowers from being bitten by her pet guinea pig, which come in handy when the herrings of the Baltic Sea rise up in rebellion to save the sea from pollution. The film is based on the book series “Emilia’s diaries” and more specifically on the book “Supermarsu saves the herrings”, written by Paula Noronen. The book in question was nominated for the Finlandia junior prize in 2009.

The educational material of the school cinema deals with superheroes, writing a diary, bullying at school, social relations in the class, the Baltic Sea and its species, and conservation. The learning material is aimed at primary schools and primary education.

Published: March 22, 2023

Heinähattu, Vilttitossu ja Rubensin veljekset

Hanna has planned a week’s vacation for her family in Kattilankoski, where they will spend time in a holiday cabin. The family gets lost in the wrong cabin, which is a holiday cabin served by the police officers. Two constables come to the cottage at the same time as the family, which causes misunderstandings. This creates the ingredients for a hilarious adventure comedy!

Themes of the educational material for school cinema: text skills, vocabulary, basic film concepts, main characters, plot, milieu, genre, humor, farce, and comedy.

Published: February 20, 2023

Turilas ja Jäärä

Two bugs meet by chance and soon they become friends. They go together to look for food and end up on several adventures. At the same time, they make inventive use of discarded human objects.

Published: February 20, 2023

Pelle Hermanni

Once written by Simo Ojanen, the hearty character Pelle Hermanni had adventures in TV channel show called “Ylen Pikku Kakkonen” from 1978-1988. The big favorite character of several generations now enters the 2020s with the movie in his big clown shoes, ready to conquer new arenas.

Pelle Hermanni goes in search of his father, whom he hasn’t seen since he left to measure the Earth with his feet. Magician Max’s son, ten-year-old Roni, sneaks behind. Here begins an exhilarating adventure full of magic, crazy twists, and colorful circus life, a film for children of the new generation and adults hungry for nostalgia.

The film is a fast-paced and good-natured story suitable for all ages, with the theme of caring for others and friendship. (Source: Aurora Studios)

Published: January 31, 2023

Ricky Rapper and the Nighthawk

Risto finds hookworms while digging for the treasure, and archaeological excavations begin at the discovery site. When a valuable Iron Age ring found in the area disappears, it seems certain that a night hawk preying on excavations is moving nearby! The case takes a surprising turn when it turns out that Rauha Räppääjä is involved in the matter.

Everything gets even stranger when Lennart Lindberg is put behind bars as a suspect. Does Elvi have a hidden past – and why on earth does Nellik start behaving strangely? Risto plans to find out about all of this and sets off on the trail of that mysterious night hawk. (Source: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)