Studio: Artista Filmi

Risto Räppääjä ja Sevillan saituri

Julkaistu:

Ricky Rapper is in for an astonishing surprise! He learns that he’s the future heir to a distant relative’s fortune. The miserly man residing in Seville has amassed a colossal wealth with grand castles, and soon all of it would belong to Ricky. Consequently, the rambunctious Ricky needs to be groomed into a sophisticated young gentleman whose behavior would befit even the court, but that’s not quite easy. However, Nelli starts to suspect that things aren’t quite as they seem and decides to take action. The grand, mysterious house where Ricky goes to meet his relative is filled with hair-raising secrets and peculiar servants. This delightful adventure pulls Aunt Peace, Elvi, and Lennart into thrilling twists and turns.

Vuonna 85

Julkaistu:

The story of Lokomo’s workers, a colorful group of friends, whose dreams and insatiable thirst for life take them through a lively decade. A tale of a dream pulsating to the beat of Eppu Normaali, Juice, and Popeda.

Täällä Pohjantähden alla II

Julkaistu:

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.

Täällä Pohjantähden alla

Julkaistu:

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.

Kalteva torni

Julkaistu:

The story of a mentally disturbed man suffering from schizophrenia, on a journey from Finland to Italy. It’s a tale of how challenging it is to live when two people reside within one man.

Seela Sella was awarded the Best Supporting Actress at the Jussi Awards.

Kaksipäisen Kotkan varjossa

Julkaistu:

Kaksipäisen Kotkan varjossa (transl. “Shadow of the Eagle” is a Finnish film set in the early 1910s, depicting a historical period in Finland, particularly the events of the Civil War. The movie follows the story of two young men, Oskari Tokoi and Toivo Parikka, who find themselves on opposite sides of the political and ideological divide during the conflict of that time.

Oskari is a member of the civil guard, while Toivo serves as a soldier in the Red Guards. Their friendship and personal bond are tested as they end up on opposing sides of the war. The film portrays the brutality of the war, friendship challenges, and the societal division among people during the Finnish Civil War.

Sibelius

Julkaistu:

“Sibelius” is a story about the life and career of the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. The film follows Sibelius from his youth to adulthood, showcasing his musical achievements, and creative process, as well as his personal challenges and internal conflicts.

The movie takes the viewer through Sibelius’ life stages: the development of his youth and musical talent, artistic exploration, the significance of love and family, and his struggle with his own musical identity.

Rentun ruusu

Julkaistu:

The film tells the colorful story of Irwin Goodman and Vexi Salmi, two iconic figures in Finnish music. The film follows the journey of the wildly popular folk artist through the highs of tremendous success and the subsequent downturns.

Martti Suosalo was awarded the Best Actor Jussi Award.

Kulkuri ja joutsen

Julkaistu:

After the war, Finnish entertainment legends Tapio Rautavaara and Reino Helismaa live the life of touring entertainers, where glamour is distant but a bottle is close. Esa Pakarinen also joins their company. A rift between Rautavaara and Helismaa overshadows the men’s lives, almost until the latter’s death. This film depicting the music scene of the 40s and 50s is an important subject. In Koivusalo’s style, however, it’s more of a collection of stories than a cohesive drama.

Martti Suosalo won the Best Actor award at the Jussi Awards gala.

Pekko ja unissakävelijä

Julkaistu:

Mail brings three letters to the small village of Tyräaho, completely disrupting the idyllic summer routine. Due to a remarkable laboratory sample, middle-aged boy Pekko receives a letter inviting him for further examinations. The letter intended for the owner of the beauty salon, Kaisa Kuovi, ends up in the hands of her husband, village policeman Reino, sparking a tragicomic bout of jealousy. The third letter is addressed to the village shopkeeper, Iisakki Torkkel, revealing that the future of the village store may be in jeopardy. Pekko heads to the city and finds his lifelong crush, Pipsa, who appears to dreamwalk and doesn’t even recognize Pekko. ‘Pekko and the Sleepwalker’ is a movie about friendship, jealousy, fulfilling a lifelong dream, and the power of strong community spirit.