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Published: December 23, 2024

Daavid – tarinoita kunniasta ja häpeästä

David – Stories of Honor and Shame is a documentary film about the dramatic experiences of Finnish Jews during World War II. It explores the pressures of their dual identity during the Continuation War, when Finland fought as an ally of Germany. The film delves into the stories of Jewish soldiers on the front lines, political negotiations with the Nazis over the deportation of Finnish Jews, and the reasons why Finland became an exception in the history of the Holocaust.

The documentary is built on personal accounts of Finnish Jews and previously unpublished archival material. It highlights individual stories and offers a human perspective on challenging and still-relevant topics, sparking reflection and discussion among viewers.

Broidit

Broidit tells the story of two brothers: Sami, a forty-something stuck in a stale common-law marriage, and Joni, 15 years his junior and terminally ill, who is spending a happy summer with Rimma in Estonia. Sami persuades Joni to seek treatment in Finland, but returns to Estonia in the winter with an urn of ashes.

Atomin paluu

Mika Taanila and Jussi Eerola’s documentary Return of the Atom follows the creation process of the Olkiluoto 3 nuclear power plant unit, which turned into a massive construction farce, over nearly a decade. The film portrays the municipality of Eurajoki as the focal point of the global nuclear renaissance. Drawing on a variety of voices and situational humor, Return of the Atom depicts life in this nuclear power town of 6,000 residents, giving a platform to both advocates and opponents of nuclear energy. (Source: B-Plan Distribution)

The film won the Jussi Award for Best Music.

Note: No DVD or Blu-ray copies available.

Nousukausi

The story takes a wealthy thirty-something couple from Espoo, Katri and Janne, on an “adventure trip” into the life of the unemployed in the Jakomäki district of Helsinki. Their role-playing takes an unexpected turn, and their relationships, both as a couple and with friends, are tested when they realize they have been deceived.

The film won the following Jussi Awards: Best Screenplay, Best Music, and Film of the Year.