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Madam President

2012 | 86 min | S | documentary

In the documentary “Madam President,” we follow the everyday life of Finland’s first female president for nearly a year and a half, up until the end of her term. “Madam President” is a film about Finland, about the president as a leader, and the brisk woman behind the institution.

The production team of the film accompanies President Halonen in Finland and abroad, in cabinets and leisure. The documentary captures the routine and celebration from November 2010 to early March, when President Halonen handed over power to her successor. In “Madam President,” the viewer is present in situations never seen before moments just before significant public events and afterward, journeys and transitions, and all the tasks that constitute the work.

Director:
Aleksi Bardy

Starring:
Tarja Halonen
Pentti Arajärvi
Eila Nevalainen
Heli Sariola

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

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About the movie

Subjects

  • history
  • social studies

Keywords

  • domestic
  • human rights education
  • informational
  • politics
  • postion of women
  • power
  • structures of power in society

Educational levels

  • high schools and vocational schools
  • middle schools

Genres

  • documentary

Age limits

  • S

Studios

  • Helsinki-filmi