Beyond Kaurismaki Brothers

The Art of Rebellion
Beyond the Kaurismaki brothers: a brief introduction to Finnish moviemaking

FINLAND IS A COUNTRY O F five million people; a land of pine forests and lakes sand­wiched between Sweden and northern Russia. The latter countries had their turns at political and cultural domination over Finland, but since Finland gained inde­pendence in 1917, it has become a prosperous nation with a distinct, fully­formed identity. Now one of the richest countries in Europe, Finland is known for its architects and, more recently, for its cellular phones and racecar drivers. In the not-too-distant future it may be known for its moviemakers, too........

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