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Herra Puntila ja hänen renkinsä Matti

The movie, based on Bertolt Brecht’s play, follows the farmer Puntila, who is a real pig when sober but becomes very generous when drunk. Puntila tries to get his daughter married, but the problem is that his drunk self wants her to marry a different man than his sober self does.

Director, Writer:
Ralf Långbacka

Story:
Hella Wuolijoki

Writer:
Bertolt Brecht

Lassi Pöysti won the Jussi Award for Best Actor.

Note: No longer available on DVD or Blu-ray.

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IF

The film is a fantasy-comedy directed and written by John Krasinski. It tells a unique story about imaginary friends and how these friends impact people’s lives. The film explores themes such as the power of imagination, childlike wonder, and the connections that stay with us from childhood. It delves into the importance of imagination in human development and how we can retain a part of our childhood throughout life. The movie combines fantasy, comedy, and heartwarming moments, making it suitable for a wide audience.

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Back to Black

Back to Black tells the story of Amy Winehouse’s journey to stardom before her untimely death at 27. It follows the young woman behind the phenomenon and the turbulent relationship, heavily scrutinized by the tabloids, that gave birth to her iconic songs. Amy Winehouse poured everything into her lyrics—her love, her sorrow, and her soul

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Supercool

Supercool is a comedy film that tells the story of a teenage boy named Neil, who wishes he could be “cool” for just one day. Together with his friend Gilbert, Neil lives an ordinary high school life until one night his wish comes true: he wakes up the next day completely transformed and suddenly “supercool.” This leads to a series of amusing and unexpected events as Neil tries to navigate his new life.

The film addresses teenage self-confidence, friendship, and growing up in a humorous and light-hearted way. While it is filled with funny situations and light-hearted action, it also reflects on what true “coolness” means and how important it is to be true to oneself.

The film’s production involves several Finnish creators, such as:

Direction:
Teppo Airaksinen

Screenplay:
Olli Haikka

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May December

Gracie and Joe appear to be living a peaceful family life as a married couple and parents of three children, despite the scandal that erupted twenty years earlier when the 36-year-old woman had a relationship with a 13-year-old boy. Their everyday life is disrupted when a famous actress, Elizabeth, moves in to conduct background research for a movie about their lives, in which Elizabeth plays Gracie. Unraveling the inappropriate love story brings long-buried feelings and uncomfortable truths about the couple’s past to the surface.

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Heroes of the Golden Masks

Charlie and the Golden Mask (originally titled Heroes of the Golden Masks) is an animated adventure film released in 2023, specifically aimed at families and children. The film was directed by Sean Patrick O’Reilly.

The story follows a tough teenager from the streets of Chicago named Charlie, who, through a series of strange events, finds himself traveling back in time. He ends up in the ancient Chinese city of Sanxingdui, where he encounters five heroes fighting against an evil ruler named Kunyi. To become one of the heroes of the Golden Mask, Charlie must face his own fears and past. This adventure is filled with action, humor, and valuable lessons, appealing to both younger and older audiences.

The main voice actors in the film include Ron Perlman, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, and Patton Oswalt.

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Kolmistaan

Tomi Laakso is a 35-year-old man living a happy family life with his wife Maria and their two young children. Despite being married for a long time, Tomi and Maria’s relationship remains tender and passionate. One day, Tomi accidentally meets another woman, Janita. Tomi becomes infatuated with Janita and finds himself thinking about her repeatedly. Janita becomes an obsession for Tomi. He decides to be honest in his life and tells his wife about Janita. To Tomi’s surprise, Maria wants to meet Janita. Maria wants to understand what is going on. When Maria sees how much in love Tomi is with Janita, she flees from home. Shocked by the loss of his wife, Tomi tries to end his relationship with Janita. During her escape, Maria reflects on her life: she realizes she loves Tomi and wants to be with him.

A story about love and the boundaries of love.

Director:
Peter Lindholm

Starring:
Kari-Pekka Toivonen
Liisa Kuoppamäki
Matleena Kuusniemi
Elias Eronen
Taneli Mäkelä

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Aika jonka sain

The movie tells an incredible survival story of a Finnish woman based on true events. Jaana is a restaurateur and mother of two, who spends her free time riding horses. Jaana’s life changes drastically when she becomes paralyzed in a loading accident but manages to get back in the saddle and represent Finland in the Paralympics.

The film won the Audience’s Favorite Movie award at the Jussi Gala in 2021. It was directed by Tuukka Temonen, who also co-wrote the script with Olga Temonen.

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Past Lives

Close childhood friends Nora and Hae Sung are separated when Nora’s family moves away from South Korea. Twenty years later, they meet again in New York and spend a week together, sharing thoughts on love, fate, and their life choices. Past Lives is a heart-wrenching modern romance about former lives and the choices that shape who we are.

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Parallel Mothers

Two women, Janis and Ana, meet in a maternity hospital. Both are unmarried and became pregnant by accident. Middle-aged Janis is on cloud nine, while teenage Ana is terrified, regretful, and anxious. Janis tries to encourage her as they walk the hospital corridors like sleepwalkers. The few words exchanged between them during those hours create a bond that unexpectedly grows, becomes more complex, and changes their lives.