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Finnish Oscar nominee shows comical life

Meet the woman who wrote Finland’s Oscar-nominated short film and find out what inspired her.

Your top 10 Finnish films, and a director

Break out the popcorn! Here come our readers’ top 10 favourite Finnish films, gathered from a survey on our social media.

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Movies and midnight sun in Sodankylä, in the Finnish far north

The Midnight Sun Film Festival, held in Sodankylä, Finnish Lapland each June, is an event that all film lovers should experience in their lifetime.

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Aku Louhimies: The illusionist of truth

Director Aku Louhimies offers a grimy view of Finland, yet says his film Naked Harbour is more about hope than despair.

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A wildly different Christmas movie

This one is not for kids: Rare Exports turns the concept of the Christmas film – and of Christmas itself – on its head.

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Freezing frames at Sámi film fest

Finland’s northernmost film fest, the Skábmagovat Indigenous Peoples’ Film Festival, is held every winter in Inari, Lapland, and celebrated its 20th edition in 2018. A little chilly at times, the event includes several outdoor screenings in an amphitheatre built of snow.