Movies and TvShows featuring "finnish-mythology" theme.
In late 1944, an ex-soldier named Aatami Korpi discovers a rich gold deposit in Lapland. As he tries to take the loot to the city, he is pursued by a ruthless SS officer and his Nazi soldiers. Aatami must fight to protect his gold and his life in a brutal battle against the German forces.
Rauta-aika (The Age of Iron) is a dramatic four-part miniseries completed in 1982 by Finnish broadcast network Yle TV2. The production attempts to adapt the national epic of Finland, the Kalevala, for the television audience by way of humanizing the mythological characters whose thoughts and actions drive the narrative. The protagonists of Rauta-aika, Väinö, Ilmari and Lemminki, have been inspired by the tales in the Kalevala and go in search of a woman, eventually finding themselves at war with the Nordic people, and in the end pay dearly for their pursuits.
In this fantasy film based on Finnish folklore, a group of villagers must confront an evil sorcerer who has frozen the earth. With the help of a brave blacksmith and a wise old wizard, they embark on a journey to save their land and restore balance.
In Jade Warrior, a Finnish blacksmith discovers he is the reincarnation of a Chinese warrior. He must battle a mummy as their fates intertwine across different time periods. This unique blend of Finnish mythology, Chinese mythology, and fantasy creates an epic tale of hope and determination.
Two soldiers, Daniel and Jerome, flee a war we don’t see and we know nothing about. Jerome is badly injured, he will die, he says it, he knows it, he is afraid. Then Jerome confesses to Daniel his last will: he does not want to die a virgin, he wants to die loved…
In 17th-century Pohjola, young Antti Puuhaara is looking for himself, because he has grown up with no knowledge of his childhood. Two actors, the tragedian and the comedian, who were banished from Tsarist Russia to Karelia, had predicted to the crooked merchant Markki Bohattov that Antti's fate would become intertwined with his own. When Antti falls in love with Bohattov's daughter Darja, the father has to arrange for her to marry the tar merchant Arho Mustahatu.
In 17th-century Sweden, a 16-year-old girl is accused of witchcraft and must navigate a closed society filled with betrayal, obsession, and jealousy. As she stands trial for her life, she finds herself at the center of a twisted triangle drama involving a powerful priest and a lustful rapist. Will she be able to prove her innocence and escape the horrors of execution?
After the death of her brother, a woman returns to her small hometown in Northern Finland, where she confronts her past and uncovers a family secret. As she navigates the rural setting and deals with the loss of a loved one, she discovers the importance of nature, folklore, and her own mental instability.
A nature documentary about a wonder created by the Ice Age: the Finnish bogs and their living creatures, and the creatures of the Finnish mythological spirit world that call the bog home.
Tale of a Lake is a documentary that delves into the secrets of a Finnish lake and its surrounding ecosystem. It explores the seasonal changes, the diverse wildlife, and the rich mythology associated with the lake. From the formation of the lake during the ice age to the present day, the film takes viewers on a captivating journey through the beauty and complexity of nature.
A documentary that unveils the primeval forests of Northern Finland, some of Europe's sole remaining, old-growth forests. The main characters of the film are the various inhabitants of the forest: the bears and the elk, the snakes and the owls, the ants, the frogs and the flying squirrels, the ancient soul birds such as the Siberian Jay, the Lapland Owl and many, many others.
In the land Kalevala, Väinämöinen and his troops defend the miraculous machine called Sampo against the invasion of Louhi, the queen of Pohjola, and the Vikings. In present-day Finland, an international corporation led by chairman Kurt Dudler is about to launch a virtual service that directly affects the human mind, which the new CEO Sampo Väinölä opposes. When Sampo's father, Väinö, makes his son aware of the ancient powers, he realises he is involved in an ancient battle between Kalevala and Pohjola.
Set in the 11th century Kalevala, we follow the ill-fated Kullervo. Growing up in the aftermath of the massacre of his entire tribe, Kullervo comes to realise that the same people who brought him up, the tribe of Untamo, were also the ones who slayed his family. As a child, he was sold into slavery, mocked and tormented. When he finally runs away from his masters, he discovers surviving members of his family, only to lose them again.
Tale of the Sleeping Giants is a movie filmed entirely in Lapland in the most mythical wilderness: the mountains, lakes and rivers of Lapland. It is a journey into the rich mythology of ancient Scandinavians and Lapps told in the form of a nature movie.
Sieg Heil Finland is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the dark underbelly of Finnish society, examining the alarming rise of neo-nazism and right-wing ideology. The film explores the roots of this disturbing trend, from Finnish mythology and occultism to social Darwinism and fascist ideals. With shocking footage and interviews, Sieg Heil Finland sheds light on the dangerous consequences of these extremist beliefs and their impact on the nation.
What are they really roaring and why, those gloomy long-haired heavy musicians all dressed in black? Heavy metal is really dear to many Finns, although they don't always want to be clear about their words. When the uninitiated begin to study the lyrics and get to know the world of metal, an interesting thing is revealed: the toughest rumbles are sometimes the softest.
Iron Danger is an action film inspired by the finnish folklore epic Kalevala.