National Competition 8: Shorts

National Competition presents the short films selected into the competition.

Language: Eng, Fin Duration: 84 min Age Limit: 7+

  • kalenteri-ikoni Thu 6.3.

  • kelloikoni 11:00

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  • 12,50

  • TH25

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  • kalenteri-ikoni Sat 8.3.

  • kelloikoni 10:30

  • karttaikoni Finnkino Cine Atlas 2

  • 12,50

  • ST76

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  • Silkesapans skratt

    Silkmonkey’s Laughter
    Director: Henrik Gullmets, Linda Bondestam, Annika Sandelin
    Country: Finland
    Year: 2023
    Genre: Animation
    Duration: 23 min
    Age Limit:

    A beautiful and touching story based on the award-winning children's book "Silkmonkey's Laughter" about friendship and death. The silk monkey and the tapir are best friends and they play all day and do mischiefs. But one day the silk monkey gets sick and dies. How can someone who has always existed suddenly cease to exist? What happens when you die and is there anything left of the silk monkey also after death?

  • Valopää

    Light Headed
    Director: Pia Alm
    Country: Finland
    Year: 2024
    Genre: Animation
    Duration: 4 min

    What happens when a Badger accidentally breaks the sun?

  • Vieras

    A Sudden Appearance
    Director: Arman Zafari
    Country: Finland
    Year: 2025
    Genre: Fiction
    Duration: 22 min

    Short on money, Maija turns up at her son Mikko's party uninvited. Not having seen his mother for years, Mikko is forced to welcome the new guest.

  • Mereneläviä

    Fish River Anthology
    Director: Veera Lamminpää
    Country: Finland
    Year: 2024
    Genre: Animation
    Duration: 10 min
    Age Limit:

    The supermarket is nearing its closing time, and the last customers are queuing for their turn at the fish counter. The agonizing wait offers a chance for existential reflection and a little song.

  • Muistokirjoitus / Saarelaiset

    In Memoriam / Islanders
    Director: Matleena Jänis
    Country: Finland
    Year: 2024
    Genre: Documentary
    Duration: 25 min
    Age Limit:

    The film tells the story of the grief surrounding a mother’s death, memories of loss, and the joy of summer cabin life in the Finnish lake landscape, drawn from 8 mm movies filmed by three generations.