Using archival footage, letters from the front and recent interviews, this documentary explores the prolonged psychological effects of Finland’s wars on individuals and the nation. Director Ari Matikainen also skillfully puts those wars in the broader worldwide context of World War II.
Using archival footage, letters from the front and recent interviews, this documentary explores the prolonged psychological effects of Finland’s wars on individuals and the nation. Director Ari Matikainen also skillfully puts those wars in the broader worldwide context of World War II.
Running from October 16-27, the 55th cinematic feast features two Finnish films and one short, shown on October 21, 22 & 23 and 26 & 27. See the Finnish American Society of the Midwest calendar for film titles and line-up at: https://www.fasm.us/see.cgi/page/calendar
Running from October 16-27, the 55th cinematic feast features two Finnish films and one short, shown on October 21, 22 & 23 and 26 & 27. See the Finnish American Society of the Midwest calendar for film titles and line-up at: https://www.fasm.us/see.cgi/page/calendar
A young woman who has lost her husband in the Winter War becomes a nurse to victims of the Continuation War in this underappreciated film. Seen largely from the perspective of the main character, war becomes primarily a struggle to deal with loss and to respond to new opportunities for love.
The public is invited to an authorized showing of the legendary "The Unknown Soldier" movie, on Finland's Independence Day. The movie will be shown in Finnish with English subtitles with a running time of three (3) hours. The event is free - donations will be accepted. Refreshments will be served.
A young woman who has lost her husband in the Winter War becomes a nurse to victims of the Continuation War in this underappreciated film. Seen largely from the perspective of the main character, war becomes primarily a struggle to deal with loss and to respond to new opportunities for love.
Dedicated to showcasing Nordic cinema. Schedule to be confirmed; it includes the Finnish film Laugh or Die/Suomen hauskin mies
"The Border" a 2007 Finnish war drama film directed by Lauri Törhönen set in the immediate aftermath of the Finnish Civil War of 1918.
The Nordic Film Series features "Tulen Morsian" (The Devil's Bride), a Finnish film based on the infamous witch hunts in the Nordic countries in the 1600s. Screened at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.