Subject: ethics

Published: March 21, 2023

Toivon tuolla puolen

The movie tells the story of Khaled, a Syrian refugee hiding on a cargo ship, and Wikström, a merchant traveler whose paths eventually cross. Although the film was released in 2017, its refugee theme remains relevant.

The film features Kaurismäki’s familiar stylistic features, such as reduced visuals, low-key characters, absurd humor, and musical numbers.

Koulukino’s educational materials deal with human rights, refugees, hate speech, freedom of speech and Aki Kaurismäki’s style of making films.

Published: February 28, 2023

I Wanna Dance: The Whitney Houston Movie

Whitney Houston is one of the greatest female R&B pop singers of all time. The film tells about her life, music and journey to superstardom.

Published: February 20, 2023

Turilas ja Jäärä

Two bugs meet by chance and soon they become friends. They go together to look for food and end up on several adventures. At the same time, they make inventive use of discarded human objects.

Published: January 31, 2023

Lauri Mäntyvaaran tuuheet ripset

Satu and Heidi, the best rebels who follow their own path, sabotage a shallow summer wedding because they swear that love is not for sale – until Heidi falls head over heels in love with the hot hot guy Lauri Mäntyvaara. Satu is suddenly left alone with her revolution, when only cute kittens and fat chest muscles dance in Heidi’s eyes.

Help would be available from Heidi’s older brother Henri – but is he and his crocs just another kind of threat? Friendship, love and improving the world collide with a sledgehammer, flamethrowers and a surreal curd cruise. Satu has to decide what he really wants. And dare to pursue it. (Source: Filmikamari)

Published: January 13, 2023

The Man Without a Past (Mies vailla menneisyyttä)

A man arrives in Helsinki by train and is subjected to a violent robbery. He survives but loses his memory and personal belongings. Without a name and money, he begins to build his new life.

Published: January 13, 2023

Finnish Blood Swedish Heart (Laulu koti-ikävästä)

The documentary film A song about homesickness tells the story of Kai Latvalehto, a musician from Oulu who grew up in two countries – Sweden and Finland. A middle-aged man makes a trip to his childhood landscapes in Gothenburg with his retired father Tauno Latvalehto. Father and son have a conversation during the car trip, remembering different stages of their lives. The music, made as live recordings of the film, accompanies the development of the story from the 1970s to the present day.

Published: January 13, 2023

Sorrow Tamers (Surunkesyttäjät)

Tamers of Grief is a documentary film about people who have decided to face grief without avoiding or running away from it. The film, shot on film, is about love, change, sadness and giving up.

Published: January 20, 2022

Black Widow

Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.

Published: December 2, 2021

The Star

A diminutive but brave donkey named Bo longs for a life outside of his daily toil at the village mill. One day he finds the courage to break free, finally on the adventure of his dreams. On his journey, he joins forces with Ruth, a lovable sheep who has lost her flock, and Dave, a pigeon full of big goals.

Bo and his new friends, accompanied by three clever camels and a group of strange farm animals, follow the star on their journey, becoming the unlikely heroes of the world’s greatest story – the first Christmas. The Star is a description of the Christmas gospel with animal characters. Director: Timothy Reckart.

Published: November 19, 2021

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle’s house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he’s a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school’s kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents’ deaths—and about the villain who’s to blame.