Modernit miehet is a comedy TV show that follows the lives of a group of middle-aged men living in the suburbs. It explores themes of friendship, family relationships, and middle-class struggles.
Steam of Life is a documentary film that explores the emotional turmoil, manhood, and the complexity of Finnish men's lives through their experiences in saunas. It delves into themes of love, death, fatherhood, and the haunting memories of the past.
A documentary film about the Finnish screaming male choir.
The film examines the painful relationship between fathers and sons through the eyes of one family. Four generations of men are featured in the film. Father to Son deals with the conflict between generations and their subjective memories, and the way different methods of raising children pass from one generation to the next. How often and to what extent do we repeat the behavioural patterns of our fathers; can we change or break these patterns or is repeating them inescapable, and how many generations are needed for change to occur? Are the values we have inherited from our fathers still valid in the modern world? One of the leading themes of this film is the sensitivity of a man and a boy, and its preservation and suppression.
Home Sweet Home (2011) tells the story of a construction firm facing economic depression and bankruptcy. As pressure mounts, a hostage situation ensues, putting lives at stake.
The Living Room of the Nation is a documentary film that portrays a number of Finnish living rooms. The film is a story of changes, the inevitable passing of time, and the human desire to be needed, visible.
A rough but beautiful documentary film about the crisis of a man in his forties and his desire for a better life; its a story of parenthood, alcohol, Finnish man and his desire for love. It is also an unusually intimate depiction of the relationship between the father and his son. Despite the seriousness of the topic the film includes black humor and situational comedy
Matti and Mikko play for Finland's worst amateur rugby team. Overworked and domesticated, the two men long for a space to revel in their masculinity and bond with other men.
Three Wise Men (2008) follows the intertwined stories of three Finnish men as they confront their troubled pasts and make difficult choices on Christmas Eve. Each man is dealing with different crises, from financial struggles and past mistakes to mental instability and estranged relationships. As the night unfolds, their stories intersect and they find solace and redemption in unexpected ways.
Perkele is a comedic short film that takes place in a Finnish village during winter. The story revolves around the antics of the local men as they engage in activities such as ice fishing, visiting the bar, and dealing with unexpected situations like pregnancy. The film explores themes of manhood, rural life, and the challenges faced by the villagers during the snowy season.
The egocentric author Jalo Rautakumpu welcomes a visitor to his cabin in the Lappish wilderness. After sauna and a bottle of alcohol, the friendship is formed. But friends can be bad for business.
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