Our next Nordic Nights feature is a Finnish film from 2023: Homecoming, by Suvi West Synopsis Homecoming (Máhccan – Kotiinpaluu) 2023 had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival to enthusiastic audiences. The film follows the return of Sámi artefacts from the National Museum of Finland in Helsinki to the Sámi Museum Siida […]
Our next Nordic Nights feature (and first of the new 2024-2025 season!) is the Icelandic film Raise the Bar (2021) by Guðjón Ragnarsson. Synopsis A girls' basketball team aims to break down cultural barriers. Their training program is intense and controversial, and they are led by an overqualified and unusual coach who constantly raises the […]
Our next Nordic Nights feature is the Finnish film Fallen Leaves (2023) by Aki Kaurismäki . Synopsis Fallen Leaves (Kuolleet lehdet) by arguably the most well-known Finnish director, Aki Kaurismäki, had its Canadian premiere at TIFF last year. It is a subtly woven tale about ordinary people looking for happiness. Alma Pöysti, seen at Nordic Nights […]
Our next Nordic Nights feature is an evening of short films from Finland . Synopsis The Nordic Nights screening on January 28 features a selection of experimental works, video art, and animated and live-action shorts. Nordic Nights is a series hosted by the Icelandic Club of Toronto and the Consulate of Finland in Toronto showcasing […]
Our next Nordic Nights feature is an Icelandic film: Solitude (2023) by Ninna Rún Pálmadóttir Synopsis Gunnar is forced by the state to sell his country home. He leaves without looking back, abandoning his horses to relocate to the capital. He soon meets 10-year old Ari and their friendship proves to be transformative for them […]
Our next Nordic Nights feature is the Finnish film Je'vida (2023) by Katja Gauriloff . Synopsis Je’vida (2023) is the story of Lida who after experiencing boarding school with a mission to assimilate Sámi children to Finnish culture moves to Southern Finland, distancing herself completely from her Skolt Sámi background and family. When her older sister […]
