| Director: | Teemu Nikki, Mikko Kuparinen, Miikka Leskinen, Jussi Hiltunen |
| Length: | 80 minutes |
Director: Teemu Nikki, Mikko Kuparinen, Miikka Leskinen, Jussi Hiltunen, Jouni West, Hannes Vartiainen a Pekka Veikkolainen, Hannaleena Hauru
Behind the Curtain | Verhon takaa
Teemu Nikki, 2013, Finland, 7’, OV (fin) + ES + eST
A school audition in the 1980s. Steve has been practicing very hard, but singing in front of an audience is not easy. It might be easier to do so behind the curtain. Telling a story of surviving a singing contest in a small town school, this subtly hilarious short film might bring back fond childhood memories of some horrify- ing moments, but it also shows how acts of kindness lead to repayment in kind and how sometimes it is best to do the show behind the curtain.
Sirocco
Mikko Kuparinen, 2012, Finland, 15’, OV (fin) + ES + eST
Almost free of dialogue, the picture tells a powerful story of a young, shy woman who finds an abandoned baby behind a dumpster. She brings the infant home and finds solace and human connection with it – a connection that fails with adults, especially when the prospect of a functioning relationship turns into a nightmare.
The Witching Hour | Juhannusyö
Miikka Leskinen, 2014, Finland, 16’, OV (fin) + ES + eST
A summer solstice eclipsed by sin and superstition. Aino has her eyes set on Perttu but over the course of the nightless night, his true nature dispels her illusions. The Finnish people keep many beliefs and traditions related to the Midsummer Night, which is exactly when this film is taking place set in the Finnish wilderness, exploring these mystical hours of bonfires and love spells through the eyes of Aino who has become infatuated with a young man.
All Hallows‘ Week | Hiljainen viikko
Jussi Hiltunen, 2011, Finland, 17’, OV (fin) + ES + eST
Jussi Hiltunen explores the complicated emotions following a shooting incident in front of a small town disco in Northern Finland. Two witnesses are struggling to cope with the feelings of loss, sorrow and guilt. Hiltunen seems to gravitate toward portraying difficult human feelings as he dealt with the themes of guilt and forgiveness in his debut feature, Law of the Land (2017).
Áigin
Jouni West, 2014, Finland, 10’, OV (fin) + ES + eST
A thousand years ago, Sameland was a target for repeated raids by various plunderers. Being peace-loving people, the Sámi fled every time they realised that they were on the losing side. Then came a day when one of the Sámi begun to fight back against the oppressors to protect his family. Based on Sámi mythology, this anime-style film is the first Sámi-spoken animated film ever made by a Sámi director.
Emergency Calls / Hätäkutsu
Hannes Vartiainen, Pekka Veikkolainen, 2013, Finland, 15’, OV (fin) + ES + eST
The film’s content may not be suitable for all viewers, not because of the explicit imagery but rather because of its soundtrack that may disturb the audience as it is based on real-life emergency calls registered by the Finnish emergency response centre administration. The recordings testify to various events, ranging from a sudden birth of twins to a school shooting; however, at the very core of this imaginative documentary is the last call for help transmitted from the “Estonia” ferry which sank in 1994 in the Baltic Sea.
Legend:
OV - original version
ES - english subtitles
eST - electronic slovak subtitles
Length: 80 min
Country of origin:
Language version:
Director: Teemu Nikki, Mikko Kuparinen, Miikka Leskinen, Jussi Hiltunen, Jouni West, Hannes Vartiainen a Pekka Veikkolainen, Hannaleena Hauru
Behind the Curtain | Verhon takaa
Teemu Nikki, 2013, Finland, 7’, OV (fin) + ES + eST
A school audition in the 1980s. Steve has been practicing very hard, but singing in front of an audience is not easy. It might be easier to do so behind the curtain. Telling a story of surviving a singing contest in a small town school, this subtly hilarious short film might bring back fond childhood memories of some horrify- ing moments, but it also shows how acts of kindness lead to repayment in kind and how sometimes it is best to do the show behind the curtain.
Sirocco
Mikko Kuparinen, 2012, Finland, 15’, OV (fin) + ES + eST
Almost free of dialogue, the picture tells a powerful story of a young, shy woman who finds an abandoned baby behind a dumpster. She brings the infant home and finds solace and human connection with it – a connection that fails with adults, especially when the prospect of a functioning relationship turns into a nightmare.
The Witching Hour | Juhannusyö
Miikka Leskinen, 2014, Finland, 16’, OV (fin) + ES + eST
A summer solstice eclipsed by sin and superstition. Aino has her eyes set on Perttu but over the course of the nightless night, his true nature dispels her illusions. The Finnish people keep many beliefs and traditions related to the Midsummer Night, which is exactly when this film is taking place set in the Finnish wilderness, exploring these mystical hours of bonfires and love spells through the eyes of Aino who has become infatuated with a young man.
All Hallows‘ Week | Hiljainen viikko
Jussi Hiltunen, 2011, Finland, 17’, OV (fin) + ES + eST
Jussi Hiltunen explores the complicated emotions following a shooting incident in front of a small town disco in Northern Finland. Two witnesses are struggling to cope with the feelings of loss, sorrow and guilt. Hiltunen seems to gravitate toward portraying difficult human feelings as he dealt with the themes of guilt and forgiveness in his debut feature, Law of the Land (2017).
Áigin
Jouni West, 2014, Finland, 10’, OV (fin) + ES + eST
A thousand years ago, Sameland was a target for repeated raids by various plunderers. Being peace-loving people, the Sámi fled every time they realised that they were on the losing side. Then came a day when one of the Sámi begun to fight back against the oppressors to protect his family. Based on Sámi mythology, this anime-style film is the first Sámi-spoken animated film ever made by a Sámi director.
Emergency Calls / Hätäkutsu
Hannes Vartiainen, Pekka Veikkolainen, 2013, Finland, 15’, OV (fin) + ES + eST
The film’s content may not be suitable for all viewers, not because of the explicit imagery but rather because of its soundtrack that may disturb the audience as it is based on real-life emergency calls registered by the Finnish emergency response centre administration. The recordings testify to various events, ranging from a sudden birth of twins to a school shooting; however, at the very core of this imaginative documentary is the last call for help transmitted from the “Estonia” ferry which sank in 1994 in the Baltic Sea.
Legend:
OV - original version
ES - english subtitles
eST - electronic slovak subtitles
Country of origin:
Language version:
