DocPoint Film Festival Breaks Crowd Record: 32,000
My own selection of films included some renowned names of documentary cinema.
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WATCH: Savvy Finnish Drummer Becomes a One-man Metal Band
Anders Törnqvist, 42, is one of the most skilled drummers in this country. Then he picked up the guitar, bass, and started growling. The one-man band is called Dark Planets.
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‘True Story’ Review: Dare to Stop Watching?
Better schedule the evening off when preparing to watch this thriller of a series.
DocPoint Film Festival Breaks Crowd Record: 32,000
My own selection of films included some renowned names of documentary cinema.
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Borrow Art From Töölö Library With a Library Card
The theme of the collection is the nowness of photography and how it seeks and produces information about the world.
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PICTURES: Lovely Helsinki Festival Wraps Light Poles in Flowers
On Thursday the light poles at the Esplanade Park in Helsinki center were wrapped in beautiful flower artwork.
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Full-Blooded Version of Shakespeare’s Macbeth Set to Be Performed Across Finland
This full-blooded version of the play has been so successful that it has been constantly revived and toured worldwide since 2001.
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The Art Gallery Scene in Finland is Flourishing
The contemporary art scene in Finland is very active, not only in Helsinki but also in other cities.
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Frog in a Coffin – And Other Finnish Folk Magic
The fact that Christianity took root in Finland did not displace the old folk beliefs; rather, many practices and beliefs survived alongside Christianity and even merged with it in some cases.
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‘Marilyn – A Woman Behind Her Roles’ Showcases Over 300 Personal Items of the Iconic Actress in Tampere
Most of the items in the exhibition come from a devoted collector of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia.
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Lux Light Festival Goes to Kaartinkaupunki
Overall a great inspirational and entertaining walk around the district of Kaartinkaupunki.
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Lux Dazzles With Its Light Installations Again
Lux offers a juxtaposition of dazzling lights and new technologies coupled with a narrative of where the natural world fits into our ever changing urbanized living.
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WATCH: Savvy Finnish Drummer Becomes a One-man Metal Band
Anders Törnqvist, 42, is one of the most skilled drummers in this country. Then he picked up the guitar, bass, and started growling. The one-man band is called Dark Planets.
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GALLERY: Finest Finnish Jazz Artists Charm Crowd in Pori on Hot Summer Day
We joined the final day of an intimate Pori Jazz event at the beautiful Kirjurinluoto Park. Here are the highlights.
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Finland’s Blind Channel Qualifies for Eurovision 2021 Final
Finland’s Blind Channel qualifies for the grand final of Eurovision song contest 2021 held on Saturday in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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Pori Jazz 2021 Canceled Due to Coronavirus; Smaller Three-Day Concert Likely to Take Place
Pori Jazz 2021 that was scheduled to take place in July has been canceled for the second year in a row because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Flow Festival Canceled Again Due to Coronavirus
Flow Festival will not take place in 2021 because of the continuing global coronavirus pandemic.
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“Finlandia Hymn” Plays During Biden’s Inauguration Ceremony
“Finlandia Hymn” is a tone poem for orchestra, composed by Jean Sibelius in 1899.
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Weekend Festival Canceled
Dance music festival Weekend celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2021.
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John Legend, Emeli Sande, Chick Corea Confirmed for Pori Jazz 2021
Pori Jazz festival was canceled this year, but it has already confirmed some big names for 2021.
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Major Summer Festivals Canceled in Finland
The government has decided to ban public gatherings and events of over 500 people until July 31.
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‘True Story’ Review: Dare to Stop Watching?
Better schedule the evening off when preparing to watch this thriller of a series.
Read More‘Red Notice’ Film Review: The Slapstick Funny Action Will Leave Your Troubles Behind
‘Red Notice’ premieres on Netflix on November 12. Here’s our review.
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James Bond Welcomes Viewers to Helsinki’s Korjaamo Kino
We spoke with one of the owners of Korjaamo Kino, Finnish actor Antti Luusuaniemi, about the new concept for the venue, its place in Helsinki cinema culture, and, of course, about James Bond.
Read More‘Tove’ Grabs the Prize for Best Film, and Wins in Six Other Categories Too at Jussi Film Awards
‘Tove’ grabs prizes in most categories at the Finnish film awards.
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‘Jungle Cruise’ Film Review: Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt Take You on the Funniest Ride of the Summer
‘Jungle Cruise’ is a thrilling trip filled with twists and turns. Here’s our review.
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Director Spike Lee is Visiting Finland; Shares Laughs with the Finnish President
American director Spike Lee is visiting Finland. So far, he has met with President Sauli Niinistö and Antti Kurvinen, the minister of science and culture.
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‘Cruella’ Film Review: Disney’s Live-Action is Carried by Two Emmas
Cruella’ premieres in cinemas on May 28.
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‘News of the World’ Film Review: Hanks Is in Charge Again, and We Can Be Thankful for It
Tom Hanks takes us on a journey through late 19th-century America.
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Film Review: ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Is About Pointless Banter
The story about “the mother of blues” is taken over by a bunch of players who do more arguing than playing.
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