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95
Set during the weekend of Finland’s 1995 Ice Hockey World Championship victory, 95 tells interwoven stories that explore why Finland became world champions and how it impacted the entire nation.
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Sel8nne
Sel8nne is a documentary film directed by JP Siili about Teemu Selänne – the greatest Finnish ice hockey player of all time. Selänne’s heroic story has been followed for over two decades and is well-known to the public, but now viewers get an intimate glimpse into Selänne’s personality. In the documentary, Teemu allows the audience to see beneath the surface. The film takes a journey from Selänne’s childhood years to his final NHL season. The extraordinary life story is revealed in depth, not only through Teemu’s own words but also through the perspectives of his loved ones and colleagues. Selänne is charismatic, social, annoying, radiant, cheerful, and always late. Welcome to Teemu’s life!
Note: No longer available on DVD or Blu-ray.
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Mestari
Journalist Eero Tyrni from the Iltapäivä newspaper is in Austria to cover a story about ski jumper Teemu Kimpilä. However, Kimpilä’s jumps fail, and he disappears from the scene. Left wondering about his whereabouts are his third wife Sari, his sponsors, the Finnish Ski Association, and the Finnish public. Tyrni is tasked with finding out where Kimpilä has vanished.
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Where hope grows
Where Hope Grows is an inspiring story about Calvin Campbell (Kristoffer Polaha), a former professional baseball player whose career ended prematurely due to panic attacks at the plate. Even though he had all the talent for the big leagues, life threw difficult challenges his way. Nowadays, Calvin drifts through his days and struggles to raise his teenage daughter (McKaley Miller). As Calvin’s life spirals downward, it is unexpectedly revitalized by a young man named Produce (David DeSanctis), who has Down syndrome and works at the local grocery store.
Gradually, Calvin begins to let go of his bitterness and starts to see the world through Produce’s eyes. As their friendship deepens, Calvin’s life regains purpose and meaning. This unlikely duo becomes intertwined in a way that gives Calvin a new perspective on the future. However, their friendship is tested when an unexpected tragedy strikes, rooted in a decision from Calvin’s past. Where Hope Grows is a film about finding redemption through faith, hope, and love.
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Spandex Sapiens
The lonely son of a Canadian preacher man, Michael, builds the first professional boxing league far away in Finland. Transgender boxer Jessica joins, competing against Michael both physically and ideologically. Anger and frustration affect Michael, now 40 years old and still seeking a partner. He yearns for love, but first, he must learn not to hate. After finding true love online, Michael redefines his values and reinvents himself as a boxer in love.
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Ringside
“Ringside” is a dramatized documentary about boxer Tarmo Uusivirta as he prepares for the final and most crucial fight of his career. This match ultimately becomes a battle within himself amidst the crossfire of changing life values.
At 34 years old, the athlete has risen from rock bottom back into the boxing ring. He is on the path towards a world championship through an European Champion title fight. However, love transforms his mindset, and at the most critical moment of his career, he is ready to give up for the sake of life.
(Source: Art Films production)
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Valo varjon takaa
“Light Behind the Shadow” is a portrait of hurdler Arto Bryggare. The film follows Bryggare’s life for a year and a half after his Achilles tendon ruptured in 1988.
Desperately, Bryggare attempts a comeback to hurdling and reaching the top despite his legs no longer being able to endure. The relentless and stubborn battle of Bryggare against time and physical limitations intertwines with glimpses of his past athletic achievements. These moments portray both the persistent struggle of Bryggare and the highs and lows of an athlete’s journey. (Source: Art Films production)
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Blue Corner (Haaveiden kehä)
The ring of dreams is about an ambitious and strict single father who hopes that his two sons will become professional boxers. The father believes that the older son Jamppa is going to continue forging his boxing career in the world. Little brother Kusti struggles with weight problems. Are the father’s wishes for top athlete sons really worth pursuing?
At the 2003 Jussi gala, the film won three awards: Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Music.
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Eddie the Eagle
The adventure comedy tells the story of Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards, known even to Finns, a British hill jumper who never stopped believing in himself. Even the British people lost faith in him, but with the help of his coach, he eventually managed to gather a large international fan base for himself at the 1988 Winter Olympics, where Finnish ski jumper Matti Nykänen won three Olympic gold medals.
Koulukino’s learning material deals with success, struggle, dreams, the meaning of small words and actions, movie characters, and sports heroes. The material is aimed at middle schools and upper secondary schools as well as other secondary educational institutions.
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The Karate Kid
Daniel moves with his mother to a new city. Daniel doesn’t like the place and is bullied by a group of karatekas from the Cobra Kai dojo. He befriends an old man who teaches him self-defense.
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