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Täällä Pohjantähden alla

2009 | 193 min | K-16 | drama, history, romance, war

Artista Filmi Oy produced two feature films based on Väinö Linna’s ‘Under the North Star’ novels. The books constitute the Northern Star trilogy, narrating the realistic and humane story of the Koskela family. It traces the life of ordinary individuals amidst the significant European changes from the late 1800s to the Second World War, encompassing Finland’s independence and the Civil War. The narrative also focuses on the love story of Akseli Koskela and Elina Kivivuori. The book series was published between 1959 and 1962.


About the movie

Subjects

  • arts
  • finnish
  • history
  • philosophy
  • psychology
  • social studies

Keywords

  • cultural heritage
  • defeating difficulties
  • domestic
  • love
  • roots

Educational levels

  • high schools and vocational schools

Genres

  • drama
  • history
  • romance
  • war

Playlists

  • based on a book

Age limits

  • K-16

Studios

  • Artista Filmi