A jury whose members are assembled by the Finnish Chamber of Films has selected 100 Litres of Gold (100 litraa sahtia) to represent Finland in the upcoming Oscars race. Directed by Teemu Nikki, the film follows two middle-aged sisters, carrying on their family’s legacy as the best producers of local farmhouse ale (known as sahti in Finnish), who are tasked with brewing enough of it for their city-dwelling third sister’s upcoming wedding.
Starring Elina Knihtilä and Pirjo Lonka, who shared the Best Actress award at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, the film has been praised for its mix of humour and melancholy in a quintessentially Finnish rural setting.
The final shortlist for the Oscars is announced in January 2026.
