Subject: arts

Published: December 28, 2023

Pekko ja unissakävelijä

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.

Published: December 28, 2023

Pekko ja muukalainen

Kaisa Kuovi and the police officer have their first child, eagerly anticipated by the entire village of Tyräaho. At the same time, a puzzling black man appears in the village. Despite some dangerous events, the residents of Tyräaho celebrate their traditional summer festivities and joyful christening, where everyone is present – or are they?

Published: December 28, 2023

Pekko ja massahurmaaja

Massahurmaaja” (transl. “Mass charmer”) threatens to take Pekko away from Pipsa! The village of Tyräaho springs to life in the summer, and love keeps everyone busy, including the police and Pekko. Will the police and Kaisa find each other, what about Kalle and Tiina, or Pekko and Pipsa?

Published: November 27, 2023

Apollo 11

Apollo 11 is an impressive documentary film that follows the journey of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins to the moon and back. The film is entirely based on archival material, which documentary filmmaker Todd Douglas Miller has edited into a cohesive whole. Although the outcome of the journey is known, the film presents the historic mission with its surprises and keeps the audience engaged throughout.

The film consists solely of archival material, including 70 mm film footage that has not been previously released to the public. It does not have a narrator, interviews, or reenactments. The only exceptions are the animated sequences used to clarify the spacecraft’s route to the moon and back for the viewers.

Director: Todd Douglas Miller
Cast: Neil Armstrong, Mike Collins, Buzz Aldrin

Published: November 27, 2023

Copenhagen does not exist

A young woman named Ida disappeared months ago, but the police seem unable to make any progress. Ida’s father and brother make an unusual agreement with Ida’s boyfriend, Sander – they put Sander within four walls for questioning related to the case. Sander once again tells Ida’s father and brother everything that happened in the weeks leading up to her disappearance. But is Sander telling everything? Does he have something to hide? And why is the movie titled ‘Copenhagen Does Not Exist’? Is Copenhagen just an illusion, or is there something that shouldn’t be revealed?

The movie has been described as captivating, thriller-like, and dramatic.

Published: November 24, 2023

The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby tells the story of Nick Carraway, a young man who moves to Long Island, New York, in 1920s America. Nick’s neighbor is the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby, who hosts extravagant parties but whose past and true identity are kept as secret.

Nick soon discovers that Gatsby is in love with his cousin, the beautiful yet carefree Daisy Buchanan, who is married to the wealthy and unfaithful Tom Buchanan. Gatsby endeavors to win back Daisy’s love, using all his means to lure her back to him.

The story revolves around themes of love, wealth, and deceit, revealing the superficiality and moral decay of 1920s American society. Ultimately, the tale ends tragically as plot twists and conflicting passions lead to a fatal conclusion for the main characters.

The film received two Oscars for Best Costume Design and Best Production Design.

Published: November 24, 2023

Risto Räppääjä ja Liukas Lennart

The highly popular ten-year-old, red-haired Risto Räppääjä and his friend Nelli Nuudelipää dive into new adventures. Aunt Rauha thinks she has a brilliant idea: they need to find a man who would be a suitable father figure for Risto. Risto is not excited about the idea at all, and neither is their neighbor Lennart, who is himself interested in Rauha. Therefore, Lennart tries to create the perfect man who would meet Rauha’s constantly changing expectations of what a decent man should be.

Lennart soon realizes that trying to be many different people at once is not easy. When even Aunt Elvi falls for one of the father figures created by Lennart, things hilariously get tangled up. Unforgettable summer is full of incredible twists and lively misunderstandings.”

Published: November 23, 2023

Greatest Showman

“The Greatest Showman” is a musical film that tells the story of P.T. Barnum. He was a famous American showman and pioneer in the entertainment industry. The movie follows Barnum’s life starting from his youth. Barnum’s dream was to create a unique entertainment experience that brings together different people and gives them a chance to shine on stage.

Barnum (played by Hugh Jackman) puts together his own circus by gathering a group of diverse and unique performers, including acrobats, singers, dwarfs, and others who were traditionally discriminated in society. His attempt generates a lot of interest and captivates the audience, but it also faces resistance and criticism.

The film follows Barnum’s struggle for acceptance, success, and his family, all while trying to create a world where everyone can feel accepted and valued. Through the power of music, the movie emphasizes the uniqueness of individuals and encourages them to take pride in their differences.

Published: November 22, 2023

Isle of dogs

“Isle of Dogs” is a stop-motion animated film directed by Wes Anderson, set in Japan in the near future, where dogs have been exiled to an island due to fear and being considered spreaders of diseases.

The story is about 12-year-old Atari Kobayashi, the mayor’s ward, who leaves to find his lost dog Spots. Atari travels to the island in search of his furry friend and gets help from a diverse group of dogs: Rex, King, Boss, Duke, and Chief.

The film follows Atari and the dogs’ adventure on the island, their collaboration, and their struggle to retrieve Spots. Larger secrets are unveiled relating to both the island’s history and the fate of the dogs. The movie explores themes such as friendship, loyalty, and overcoming adversity.

Published: October 19, 2023

Barbie

Barbie is separated from Barbieland because she began to exhibit human-like symptoms. The journey to uncover everything that has happened begins, with consequences that Barbie would have never believed could occur.