Subject: ethics

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 23, 2023

Noah

Noah’ is a movie based on the Biblical story of Noah. The story follows Noah (portrayed by Russell Crowe) and his family as God informs him of the world’s impending destruction through a flood intended to wipe out humanity’s wickedness.

Noah is tasked by God to build an ark, in which his family and all the world’s animals are gathered for safety. The movie describes Noah’s construction, the challenges he faces, and resistance of other people. It also delves into Noah’s internal struggle to understand God’s will and its impact on him and his family.

As the floodwaters rise and the world is sinked under water, the movie shows Noah’s family and the animals fighting for survival inside the ark. The flood, symbolizing the destruction of all humanity, and Noah’s ethical considerations make the story intense and thought-provoking. The film explores faith, survival, and morality, presenting one of the Bible’s most well-known stories in a modern and spectacular way.

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.

Published: June 13, 2023

Hyväveli

The law enforcement officer Loyan, played by Abdirahman Bile, tries to adapt to the new police department while keeping his recently released friend Warsame (Kamaludin Ahmed Abdulla) on the right track. Loyan has an ambitious goal to get into detective training, but his superior Jokisalo (Sampo Sarkola) thinks that he is better off patrolling familiar neighborhoods with his partner Johanna (Heli Sutela).

Patrol duties turn into real action when they begin to investigate a case that appears to be a suicide. Professional criminal and racist Antero Päiviö (Riku Kemppinen), who is involved in the drug trade, jumps from his balcony. A man who was initially declared dead suddenly comes back to life and is taken to the hospital. Loyan finds it hard to believe the man’s story and decides to find out the truth at any cost. As events begin to unravel, it’s hard to know who to trust anymore, especially when Warsame seems to be scheming behind Loyan’s back.

Published: June 2, 2023

Kupla

Eveliina, 16 years old, happens to see her mother kissing another woman. She is afraid of his parents’ separation and decides to intervene in the situation without permission and without fearing the limits of means. She believes that the best way to destroy mom’s extramarital affair and bring the parents back together is to be the teenage daughter who causes trouble.

So Eveliina throws herself into multi-problems. In this process, a few other lives also become stakes. Despite that, Eveliina keeps her plans a secret until the very end, and even adults have secret means of survival – until the bubble bursts.

Among the film’s actors, Stella Leppikorpi won the Jussi Award for Best New Actress.

Published: May 10, 2023

Diva of Finland

Diva of Finland tells the story of Henna, a Finn who has just graduated high school and hopes to get out of her small town as soon as possible and create a music career. Around the time of Henna’s birthday, the beautiful and talented Silja moves in next door, who makes Henna so blind with envy that she temporarily loses sight.

Published: May 3, 2023

Star Boys (Kaiken se kestää)

Star Boys (Kaiken se kestää) tells the story of a family from Oulu in the 1970s, which has three generations. The events are described through the youngest of the family, two adolescent boys. They are at a stage where the boys are also looking for their own identity. Parents try to raise their children without the old ways of their parents, but as a result, the children’s development is at risk. The story nicely describes how parents are also vulnerable and individuals who make wrong decisions. The father of the family (Tapio) has a secret affair with the mother of a family acquaintance.

Published: April 6, 2023

Juno

Juno tells the story of an outspoken and hot-tempered 16-year-old girl who unexpectedly becomes pregnant for her best friend Bleeker. However, after the natural initial shock, Juno gets the support of her family and she decides to give the child up for adoption to the perfect couple, because she is not ready to have an abortion either. This makes Juno explore herself, love, adulthood, and the world in general in ways she might never have otherwise.

The film won the Oscar for best screenplay.