Aake Kalliala
Backwood Philosopher (2009)
Self-taught philosopher Konsta Pylkkänen guides a group of researchers through Finland's Kainuu wilderness in the hopes of having a "sinistä ajatusta", idea out of the blue. While firing upon a hybrid of the hazel grouse and the western capercaillie, kinds of birds ... (more)
Self-taught philosopher Konsta Pylkkänen guides a group of researchers through Finland's Kainuu wilderness in the hopes of having a "sinistä ajatusta", idea out of the blue. While firing upon a hybrid of the hazel grouse and the western capercaillie, kinds of birds ... (more)
Road North
(2012)
A father who was absent for 30 years of his son's life returns and wants to set on a journey through Finland, so they can learn to know each other again. (more)
A father who was absent for 30 years of his son's life returns and wants to set on a journey through Finland, so they can learn to know each other again. (more)
Lentävät luupäät (1984)
Two guys from Häme find out that they actually are from Karjala. At the same time Flybug bites one of the guys. That means he must learn to fly or he gonna die. Reborn Karjala-boys goes at the airport and fun begins. Soon they become acquainted with a robot that ... (more)
Two guys from Häme find out that they actually are from Karjala. At the same time Flybug bites one of the guys. That means he must learn to fly or he gonna die. Reborn Karjala-boys goes at the airport and fun begins. Soon they become acquainted with a robot that ... (more)
Home Sweet Home (2011)
Life for Sale is the story of one unlucky man's descent into disaster, a dramatic, human-destiny thriller with contemporary social undertones. (more)
Life for Sale is the story of one unlucky man's descent into disaster, a dramatic, human-destiny thriller with contemporary social undertones. (more)
On the Road to Emmaus (2001)
A cynical city dweller returns to his hometown to sell his family home, but becomes unexpectedly nostalgic. (more)
A cynical city dweller returns to his hometown to sell his family home, but becomes unexpectedly nostalgic. (more)
Hamlet Goes Business (1987)
A bizarre black-and-white film noir reworking of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'. (more)
A bizarre black-and-white film noir reworking of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'. (more)
Trench Road (2004)
After his wife leaves him, a man becomes obsessed getting his family back together by buying an old house. (more)
After his wife leaves him, a man becomes obsessed getting his family back together by buying an old house. (more)
Towards the Day of Doom (2014)
Four stories about Finnish life intersect. In the first one, drum artist Monkki Mähönen arrives for a renovation job at his old band mate's summer villa. Second story revolves around wannabe motorcycle gang and its leader Jouni who are being humiliated at a village ... (more)
Four stories about Finnish life intersect. In the first one, drum artist Monkki Mähönen arrives for a renovation job at his old band mate's summer villa. Second story revolves around wannabe motorcycle gang and its leader Jouni who are being humiliated at a village ... (more)
Village People (2013)
Urho Kaleva Kekkonen, the long-time president of the Republic of Finland, is scheduled to visit Alli’s Bar on his way to northern Finland. He is blindly worshiped and the nearer the visit draws, the more envy, competition and dirty tricks come to bear in this small ... (more)
Urho Kaleva Kekkonen, the long-time president of the Republic of Finland, is scheduled to visit Alli’s Bar on his way to northern Finland. He is blindly worshiped and the nearer the visit draws, the more envy, competition and dirty tricks come to bear in this small ... (more)
The Hijack That Went South (2013)
Aarno Lamminparras hijacked an airplane with a gun in 1978. A true story. (more)
Aarno Lamminparras hijacked an airplane with a gun in 1978. A true story. (more)
Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men (2012)
The body of a young woman whose heart has been ripped out of her chest is found in a remote are in Finland. The finder of the body, a dismissed pastor, hires private investigator Jussi Vares to investigate the crime. Vares uncovers a criminal ring involved in ... (more)
The body of a young woman whose heart has been ripped out of her chest is found in a remote are in Finland. The finder of the body, a dismissed pastor, hires private investigator Jussi Vares to investigate the crime. Vares uncovers a criminal ring involved in ... (more)
A Finnish family adventure comedy. (more)
Rally On! (2009)
This rollicking sports comedy from Finnish director Markku Polonen follows the exploits of Seppo 'Sladi' Pesonen, an ex-top-tiered race car driver now reduced to instructing students at a driving school. To relieve the monotony of this undesired career, Pesonen ... (more)
This rollicking sports comedy from Finnish director Markku Polonen follows the exploits of Seppo 'Sladi' Pesonen, an ex-top-tiered race car driver now reduced to instructing students at a driving school. To relieve the monotony of this undesired career, Pesonen ... (more)
Finnish Road Movie (more)
Rendel (2017)
Rendel, a masked superhero, becomes blinded by his desire for revenge against a sinister criminal organization. (more)
Rendel, a masked superhero, becomes blinded by his desire for revenge against a sinister criminal organization. (more)
The Dissidents (2017)
In Soviet-era Estonia, three young mavericks drop everything and flee to Sweden, but soon learn the free world is not all it's cracked up to be. (more)
In Soviet-era Estonia, three young mavericks drop everything and flee to Sweden, but soon learn the free world is not all it's cracked up to be. (more)
King of Hearts (2019)
The story of Kari Tapio, who sang his way into the hearts of the Finns in the 70's and whose popularity lasted until his death in 2010. (more)
The story of Kari Tapio, who sang his way into the hearts of the Finns in the 70's and whose popularity lasted until his death in 2010. (more)