FINLANDIA
Aki Kaurismäki & Friends
(Special Guest: TONIGHT & TOMORROW
FREE FRIDAY TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT
FREETICKETS HERE Meet Golden Globe's nominated Leading Actress Alma Pöysti, Here)
ALSO SATURDAY Falling leaves [Fallende Blätter/Kuolleet lehdet] [OmeU]
09. -20.01.25
BIG OPENING on the 9th of JANUARY
FILM + FREE-SAUNA @BABYLON)
+ Free Fazer Choco + Free Kukko's Beer
MODERN SILENT COMEDY:
Silent Trilogy LIVE with the ravishing music of Ykspihlajan Kino-orkesteri
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The actress Alma Poysti, who was nominated for a Golden Globe in 2024, will bring a very special glamour to the festival when she comes to Berlin for the screening of Aki Kaurismäki's latest work ‘Falling Leaves’Fallende Blätter (2023).
If you would like to see the leading actress Alma Poysti live, you should definitely get a ticket for the screening including Q&A afterwards on Saturday, 11 January at 20:00 lHIER
By the way: The festival programme even offers another current film with Alma Pöysti in the leading role: ‘Finlandia: Four little adults’ by Selma Vilhunen, with screenings on 13.1., 21:30 & 16.1., 17:45. Highly recommended!
FINLANDIA – A word that sounds like a melody.
A melody that evokes images of forests, lakes, endless landscapes – like, by the way, Marko Röhr's Nature Symphony (Luontosinfonia).
However, Finnish cinema by no means only reproduces common images about the country and its people in the far north. It also shows dreary suburbs, desolate apartments and lonely, taciturn people who then unexpectedly meet the love of their lives, as in Aki Kaurismäki' s Falling Leaves.
For many, Kaurismäki stands for contemporary Finnish cinema par excellence. Films whose heroes are often so-called ordinary people, loners, outsiders that deal with existential conflicts such as power/powerlessness, violence/revenge, isolation/love; big topics. This makes Kaurismäki a great master.
FINLANDIA shows Aki Kaurismäki's complete oeuvre spanning four decades.
But FINLANDIA goes further, showing current documentaries and feature films, but also silent films and classic sound films from the 1930s and 60s: a unique festival of Finnish cinema in terms of selection and quantity, something of it’s kind Berlin has never seen before.
FINLANDIA opens with a nod to the era of classic silent film: Silent Trilogy (only 9.1. live with Ykspihlajan Kino-orkesteri (Helsinki)) is an up to date silent filmcomedy, made in 2023, accompanied live by the ravishing sounds of the Ykspihlajan kino-orkesteri, which comes to Babylon from Finland.
In their typical mixture of jazz and Nordic ethno, the eight members of the combo transcend the peculiar happenings of Silent Trilogy and trigger moments of pure happiness – something most welcomed in these times.
FINLANDIA – AKI KAURISMÄKI AND FRIENDS would not have been possible without the friendly, generous support of a number of institutions and their people.
We would like to thank the EMBASSY OF FINLAND in Berlin, especially Dan Ekholm, Sofie Backman and Sini-Tuuli Saaristo.
From the FINLAND INSTITUTE in Berlin: Mikko Fritze and Marion Holtkamp. Jaana Puskala and Arttu Manninen from the FINNISH FILM FOUNDATION (Helsinki) as well as Mikko Kuutti and Tommi Partanen from the FINNISH FILM ARCHIVE (KAVI). It was a smooth, wonderful cooperation: THANK YOU!
Last but not least:
What would Finland be without its national cultural asset: THE SAUNA?
It will also be available at FINLANDIA in BABYLON (Hirtenstr. Side Street from BABYLON direction Cinema 2)
Three of them stand sideways in front of the Babylon in Hirtenstraße.
One for women, one for men and one for mixed use.
PLUS 2 Whirlpools one cold, one Hot!!!
Anyone who buys a ticket for FINLANDIA can use them free of charge***
In this way, we are bringing Finland to Berlin in a very concrete and physical way.
Friedemann Beyer / Timothy Grossman
*** while stocks last legal action excluded Solange der Vorrat reicht rechtsweg ausgeschlossen
Finlandia: Wald:Sinfonie [Forest Symphony] [OmeU] FIN/D, 2024, R: Meri Koivisto, Nils Dettmann, 73 Min
Finlandia: Total Balalaika Show [OmeU] FIN,1993, R: Aki Kaurismäki mit dem Alexandrov Balalaika Chor und Ballet, Twist-Twist Erkinharju, Ben Granfelt Ensemble, 57 Min
Finlandia: Natursinfonie [Luontosinfonia] [OmeU] FIN, 2019, R: Marko Röhr mit Johanna Kurkela, Erkki Lasonpalo, 75 Min
Finlandia: Stupid young heart [Hölmö nuori sydän] [OmeU] FIN, 2018, R: Selma Vilhunen mit Jere Ristseppä, Rosa Honkonen, Ville Haapasalo, 102 Min
Finlandia: Wolken ziehen vorüber [Kauas pilvet karkaavat, Drifting Clouds] [OmeU] FIN 1996, R: Aki Kaurismäki mit Kati Outinen, Kari Väänänen, Elina Salo, 95 Min
Finlandia: Die menschliche Seite [Ihmisen osa / The Human Part] [OmeU] FIN, 2018, R: Juha Lehtola mit Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Leena Uotila, Asko Sarkola, 107 Min
Finlandia: Family Time [Mummola] [OmeU] FIN, 2023, R: Tia Kouvo mit Ria Kataja, Elina Knihtilä, Leena Uotila, 116 Min
Finlandia: Juha [OmeU] FIN, 1999, R: Aki Kaurismäki mit Sakari Kuosmanen, Kati Outinen, André Wilms, 78 Min
Finlandia: Fallende Blätter [Kuolleet lehdet/Falling Leaves] [OmeU] FIN, 2023, R: Aki Kaurismäki mit Alma Pöysti, Jussi Vatanen, Janne Hyytiainen, 81 Min
Sa. 11.01. 20 Uhr - Anschließend Gespräch mit Alma Pöysti
Finlandia: Ariel [OmeU] FIN, 1988, R: Aki Kaurismäki mit Turo Pajala, Susanna Haavisto, Matti Pellonpää, 72 Min
Finlandia: Crime and Punishment [Rikos ja rangaistus] [OmeU] FIN, 1983, R: Aki Kaurismäki mit Markku Toikka, Aino Seppo, Esko Nikkari, 93 Min
Finlandia: Das Mädchen aus der Streichholzfabrik [Tulitikkutehtaan tyttö / The Matchfactory Girl] [OmeU] FIN, 1990, R: Aki Kaurismäki mit Kati Outinen, Elina Salo, Esko Nikkari, 69 Min
Finlandia: Leningrad Cowboys go America [OmeU] FIN, 1989, R: Aki Kaurismäki mit Matti Pellonpää, Kari Väänänen, Sakke Järvenpää, 79 Min
Stummfilm um Mitternacht: Finlandia: Auf der Straße des Lebens [Elämän maantiellä / On the Road of Life] [OmeU] FIN, 1927, R: Ragnar Hartwall, Kurt Jäger mit Waldemar Wohlström, Halvar Lindholm, Vivan Cravelin, 82 Min,
Live an der Orgel Anna Vavilkina, Eintritt frei – Admission free!
Finlandia: Die Schneekönigin [Lumikuningatar / The Snow Queen] [OmeU], FIN, 1986, R: Päivi Hartzell mit Satu Silvo, Outi Vainionkulma, Sebastian Kaatrasalo, 89 Min
Finlandia: Menschen in der Sommernacht [Ihmiset suviyössä/People in the Summer Night] [OmeU] FIN, 1948, R: Valentin Vaala mit Eila Pehkonen, Martti Katajisto, Emma Vänäänen, 66 Min
Finlandia: Der glücklichste Tag im Leben des Olli Mäki [Hymyilevä mies /The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki] [OmeU], FIN, 2016, R: Juho Kuosmanen mit Jarkko Lahti, Oona Airola, Eero Milonoff, 92 Min
Finlandia: Der Mann ohne Vergangenheit [Mies Vailla Menneisyyttä/The Man without a Past] [OmeU], FIN, 2002, R: Aki Kaurismäki mit Markku Peltula, Kati Outinen, Anniki Tähti, 79 Min
Finlandia: Hamlet macht Geschäfte [Hamlet liikemaailmassa/Hamlet Goes Business] [OmeU] FIN, 1987, R: Aki Kaurismäki mit Pirkka-Pekka Petelius, Esko Salminen, Kati Outinen, 89 Min
Finlandia: Die Zeit der Rosen [Ruusujen aika / Time of the Roses] [OmeU] FIN, 1969, R: Risto Jarva mit Arto Tuominen, Ritva Vepsä, Tarja Markus, 108 Min
Finlandia: Das weiße Rentier [Valkoinen peura / The White Reindeer] [OmeU] FIN, 1952, R: Erik Blomberg mit Mirjami Kusomanen, Kalervo Nissilä, Åke Lindman, 74 Min
Finlandia: Je`vida [OmeU] FIN, 2023, R: Katja Gauriloff mit Agafia Niemenmaa, Heidi Gauriloff, Sanna-Kaisa Palo, 100 Min
Finlandia: Die Jungs [Pojat / The Boys] [OmeU], FIN, 1962, R: Mikko Niskanen mit Pentti Tarkiainen, Vesa-Matti Loiri, Uti Saurio, 106 Min
Finlandia: Das Punk-Syndrom [Kovasikajuttu/The Punk Syndrom] [OmeU] FIN, 2012, R: Jukka Kärkkäinen und Jani-Petteri Passi mit Pertti Kurikka, Kari Aalto, Sami Helle, 85 Min
Finlandia: Lichter der Vorstadt [Laitakaupungin valot] [OmeU] FIN, 2006, R: Aki Kaurismäki mit Janne Hyytiäinen, Maria Järvenhelmi, Maria Heiskanen. 78 Min
Finlandia Eröffnung: Silent Trilogy [OmeU]
FIN, 2024, R: Juho Kuosmanen mit Juha Hurme, Seppo Mattila, Jaana Paananen, 61 Min
SCROLL DOWN FOR ENGLISH (FOR THE OPENING)
BIG OPENING of the FESTIVAL Thu 09.01. 19:30 - LIVE begleitet von Ykspihlajan Kino-orkesteri (Helsinki)
Jetzt kommt’s - 2025!!!!!! (Scroll down for English)
FINLANDIA ERÖFFNET am
Do. 9. Januar 19:30 Uhr!
Mit
einer MODERNEN
STUMMFILM-KOMÖDIE (2024)
Live begleitet durch ein schräges KINO-ORCHESTERI DIREKT AUS den verschneiten WÄLDERN FINNLANDS aufgetaut durch
FREE SAUNA WITH 2 WHIRLPOOLS (Cold and hot) (for the Entire festival) INKLUSIVE!
FREE FINNISCHE SCHOKOLADE ! FAZER!!
FREE FINNISCHES BIER!!!
KUKKO’s Bier (Auch Alkohlsfrei)
Wir verlosen unter den Gästen der Eröffnung 10 Bademäntel, 10 Badelatschen und 10 Handtücher!!!!
Für die ersten Gäste am 9.Januar 21:30 Uhr in der gemischten Sauna!!
Mit Videodreh…
Also:
Pack die Badehose ein!
Nimm Dein kleines Schwesterlein!
Und dann nischt wie raus ins
BABYLON!
ENGLISH
FINLANDIA OPENS on
Thu. January 9, 7:30 pm!
With
a MODERN SILENT MOVIE COMEDY (2024) Live accompanied by a quirky CINEMA ORCHESTRA
DIRECT FROM THE snowy FORESTS OF FINLAND
thawed by
FREE SAUNA WITH 2 WHIRLPOOLS (Cold and hot) (for the Entire festival)
INCLUDED!
FREE FINNISH CHOCOLATE FAZER!!!
FREE FINNISH BEER!!!
KUKKO's beer (also non-alcoholic)
We raffle 10 bathrobes, 10 slippers and 10 towels among the guests of the opening!!!!
For the first guests on January 9th 21:30 in the mixed sauna!!!
With video shoot...
So:
Pack your bathing suit!
Take your little sister!
And then get out into the
BABYLON!
Tickets for the BIG OPENING HERE
https://babylonberlin.eu/programm/festivals/finlandia
Finlandia: Four little adults [Neljä pientä aikuista] [OmeU] FIN, 2023, R: Selma Vilhunen mit Alma Pöysti, Eero Milonoff, Oona Airola, 122 Min
Finlandia: Cinema Laika [OmeU] FIN, 2023 R: Veljko Vidak mit Aki Kaurismäki, Jim Jarmusch, 81 Min
Finlandia: Was Männer sonst nicht zeigen [Miesten vuoro / Steam of Life] [OmeU] FIN, 2010, R: Joonas Berghäll mit Timo Aalto, Pekka Ahonen, Arne Aksila, 81 Min
Finlandia: Ollis Lehrjahre [Ollin oppivuodet/Ollis Apprenticeship] [OmeU] FIN, 1920, R: Teuvo Puro mit Antti Ilvos, Jussi Snellman, Ertta Virtamo, 91 Min - LIVE Begleitet von Anna Vavilkina
Finlandia: Calamari Union [OmeU] FIN, 1985, R: Aki Kaurismäki mit Timo Erenkö, Kari Heiskanen, Asmo Hurula, 81 Min
Finlandia: Tatjana [Pidä huivista kiini, Tatjana - Take Care Of Your Scarf] [OmeU] FIN, 1993, R: Aki Kaurismäki mit Kati Outinen, Matti Pellonpää, Kirsi Tykkyläinen, 62 Min
Finlandia: Homecoming [Máhccan] [OmeU], FIN 2023 R: Anssi Kömi, Suvi West, 76 Min
Finlandia: Im Schatten des Paradieses [Varjoja paratiisissa] [OmeU] FIN, 1986, R: Aki Kaurismäki mit Matti Pellonpää, Kati Outinen, Sakari Kuosmanen, 74 Min
Finlandia: Le Havre [OmeU] FIN, 2011, R: Aki Kaurismäki mit André Wilms, Blondin Miguel, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, 93 Min
Finlandia: Stormskärs Maja (Myrskyluodon Maja) [OmeU] FIN, 2024, R: Tiina Lymi mit Amanda Jansson, Linus Troedsson, Jonna Jernefeldt, 164 Min
Finlandia: Die andere Seite der Hoffnung [Toivon tuolla puolen/The other side of hope] [OmeU] FIN, 2017, R: Aki Kaurismäki mit Sherwan Haji, Sakari Kuosmanen, Kaija Pakarinen, 100 Min
Finlandia: Der einfache Weg [Laveata tietä / The Broad Way] [OmeU] FIN, 1931, R: Valentin Vaala mit Teuvo Tulio, Eeva Virtanen, Alli Riks, 91 Min
Finlandia: Vertrag mit meinem Killer [I Hired a Contract Killer] [OmeU] FIN, 1990, R: Aki Kaurismäki mit Jean-Pierre Léaud, Margi Clarke, Ken Colley, 79 Min
Finlandia: Das Leben der Bohème [Boheemielämää / La vie de Bohème] [OmeU], FIN, 1992, R: Aki Kaurismäki mit Matti Pellonpää, Evelyne Didi, André Wilms, 103 Min
Stummfilm um Mitternacht - Finlandia: Der Fluch der Hexe [Noidan kirot / Curses of the Witch] [OmeU] FIN, 1927 R: Teuvo Puro mit Einar Rinne, Heidi Blåfield, Irmeli Viherjuuri, 82 Min
Finlandia – Kurzfilme/Musik-Videos von Aki Kaurismäki: Die Giesserei, FIN, 2007, 4 Min / Leningrad Cowboys: L.A. Woman, FIN, 1987, 5 Min / Leningrad Cowboys These Boots, FIN 1992, 5 Min / Leningrad Cowboys: Those Were the Days, FIN, 1992, 5 Min / Leningrad Cowboys: Thru the Wire, FIN, 1987, 6 Min / O Tasquiero [Tavern Man], FIN, 2012, 14 Min / Rich Little Bitch, FIN, 1987, 6 Min / Rocky VI, FIN, 1986, 9 Min, Gesamt: 54 Min