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Frozen Land

Paha maa

Finland | 2005, 132 min.

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Festival edition: 2005

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Tuomas is a young computer hacker who wishes to accomplish something significant and useful to society. His girlfriend Elina is a brave and intelligent young activist studying history and political science at the university. A chain reaction of events starts after their friend, a drug addict and alcoholic, forges a 500-euro note. Aku Louhimies, one of the most talented young Finnish directors of the young generation, has created an intense, fast-paced and realistic depiction of today’s Finland. The film is loosely based on Leo Tolstoy's "Faux Billet", and presents a story about survival and the difficulties of forgiving.

Director(-s): Aku Louhimies

Born 1968, Finland. One of the most talented young Finnish directors. Made his first feature "Restless" in 2000. All of his films have been big critical and financial successes.

Director's filmography

2005 Paha maa / Frozen Land
2003 Irtiottoja (serial tv)
2002 Kuutamolla / Lovers and Leavers
2000 Levottomat / Restless
1999 Elämä on näytelmä (serial tv, epizod: "Jatkoaika")
1998 Isänmaan toivot" (serial tv)
Sydänten akatemia (serial tv)
Tähtitehdas (serial tv)
Ensi tiistaina Brahmsia
1996 Sirpaleita
Urpon ja Turpon salaisuus
1995 Kotikatu (serial tv)
Juna

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Producer: Markus Selin

Cast: Mikko Leppilampi, Jasper Pääkkönen, Petteri Summanen, Pamela Tola, Matleena Kuusniemi, Sulevi Peltola, Pertti Sveholm, Samuli Edelmann, Mikko Kouki

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