Sauli Niinistö
Biography: Sauli Väinämö Niinistö is a Finnish politician and the 12th President of the Republic of Finland. He took office on 1 March 2012 and was Re-elected as President in 2018.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: August 24, 1948
Deathday: N/A
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Known For
How to Fix the World
2023-03-28
How to Fix the World
Overview: How to Fix the World? is a comprehensive and informative documentary about direct action in the 1990s and 2000s, directed by Jouko Aaltonen. In the documentary, anarchists, climate activists, and squatters openly describe their experiences and link them to mainstream phenomena in society. A wide range of archive material sheds a light on the history of direct action and activism in the Finnish society.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2023-03-28
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The Campaign – The Making of a President
2014-03-14
The Campaign – The Making of a President
Overview: Follows the (successful) presidential campaign of Sauli Niinistö from inside of the campaign office.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2014-03-14
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The King
2023-02-24
The King
Overview: A story about Carl XVI Gustaf who became the world’s youngest king. The father dies when the crown prince is only nine months old and he grows up with an obligation from which he cannot escape. In the course of two years, the director Karin af Klintberg gets to interview him. The film consists of their meetings, intermixed with scenes from the spectacle that surrounds him. A modern and poetic film about the king in which he is placed in settings we rarely otherwise see him.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: sv
Release Date: 2023-02-24
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Jope – Just Think for Yourself
2023-02-10
Jope – Just Think for Yourself
Overview: An overweight boy who was a bullied at school grew up to become a beloved comedian, folk artist Jope Ruonansuu. He was a versatile entertainer, but above all an impressionist, able to imitate more than 150 characters from the ruling class. Jope's journey was a natural extension of the post-war "Rillumarei" -culture. He broke through when the monoculturalism was at its most vibrant and grew in popularity as it began to crumble. With weight loss surgery, Jope sought a healthier life, but also to shed the extra pounds and childhood traumas. After the surgery, he was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer, but continued to fight, developing a number of different projects, including an anti-bullying campaign together with the President of Finland, Sauli Niinistö. The project was to culminate in a joint visit to Syväkangas school, in Jope's home town of Kemi. Jope passed away before then, but Niinistö kept his promise.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2023-02-10
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Viikinki
2022-09-27
Viikinki
Overview: Documentary film about Tony Halme, masculinity and populism. The film follows how Tony Halme created a mythical, highly masculine freestyle wrestling character, The Viking, who gained fame both in the ring and in the public eye and eventually became captivated by it. With his brash speeches, Halme fired the starting shot for the rise of the Finns Party. The voice of a forgotten section of the population, a protest against the ruling elite, were the building blocks of Halme's popularity. Halme's great popularity has served as a good example of a populist figure, admired within the deep ranks of the nation, who comes from outside the political elite and changes the direction of politics. Also, despite - or perhaps because of - his openly racist statements, he was part of changing the political climate in Finland to a more acrimonious one.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2022-09-27
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Johtaja Uuno Turhapuro pisnismies
1998-08-28
Johtaja Uuno Turhapuro pisnismies
Overview: Uuno Turhapuro's younger brother Peni arrives in Helsinki. Uuno helps his brother in management duties.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1998-08-28
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Once Upon a Recession
2024-08-21
Once Upon a Recession
Overview: In the beginning of 1990s Finland was faced with the most serious financial crisis of its history; recession. Over 400,000 unemployed persons, almost 200 000 bankruptcies and a whole national offspring of insecurity were born in a country with around 5 million in population, all within a few years. How does the childhood during depression look like from adulthood?
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 2024-08-21
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