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Ystäväni Henry
The story revolves around the secrets and traumas of 12-year-old Elsa and Henry, as well as their families, but also delves into themes of friendship, acceptance, and love.
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Täällä Pohjantähden alla II
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.
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Täällä Pohjantähden alla
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.
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Kaksipäisen Kotkan varjossa
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.
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Sibelius
“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.
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Kulkuri ja joutsen
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.
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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.
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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?
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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?
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Pekko ja poika
Middle-aged man Pekko’s ten-year-old stepbrother appears at Tyräaho with a social worker armed with custody papers. This marks the beginning of a fast-paced escape journey for Pekko and the stepbrother. It takes them to Helsinki to the beautiful Pipsa, who soon realizes she’s thoroughly entangled in the duo’s escapades. The village policeman pursuing the runaways also finds himself caught up in quite a whirlwind in the capital. Meanwhile, Pekko manages to stir up the art world of high society, and the press gloriously dubs the fugitives as Finland’s Bonnie and Clyde! Pekko’s journey is full of speed, and nothing seems impossible.
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