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1. Land of Hope (2018)
TV-14 | 108 min | Drama, History, Romance
Anni lives a sheltered life until she falls in love with Veikko, who has been wounded at the end of the Continuation War. Anni leaves her life behind and moves with Veikko to North Karelia.
Director: Markku Pölönen | Stars: Oona Airola, Konsta Laakso, Helmi Linnosmaa, Antti Virmavirta
Votes: 989
2. Battle for Finland (2007)
117 min | Drama, History, War
In the summer of 1944, the Finnish Forces must defend Finland from the invading Soviet Red Army.
Directors: Ake Lindman, Åke Lindman, Sakari Kirjavainen | Stars: Rauno Ahonen, Mikkomarkus Ahtiainen, Frank Biermann, Jussi Brech
Votes: 1,977
3. Devil's Bride (2016)
R | 110 min | Drama, History
Anna is a 16-year old in a village where women are accused of witchcraft. It's based on the witch hunts on Åland, Finland in the 1600s.
Director: Saara Cantell | Stars: Tuulia Eloranta, Magnus Krepper, Elin Petersdottir, Claes Malmberg
Votes: 1,400
4. Untold Arctic Wars (2022– )
52 min | Documentary, History, War
A six-part documentary series about the least known events of World War II. The series reveal a little-known picture and countless unknown details of the events of World War II in the north.
Stars: Peter Franzén, Torgeir Ekerholt Sæveraas, Lars Gyllenhaal, John Gilmour
Votes: 153
5. The Wages of War (2016)
82 min | Documentary, History, War
Director: Timo Korhonen | Stars: Hannu Huhtala, Erja Johansson, Kauko Mäkinen, Sisko Laukkanen
Votes: 59
6. Häjyt (1978)
134 min | Crime, Drama, History
Stars: Kalevi Haapoja, Harri Tirkkonen, Vesa Mäkelä, Henake Schubak
Votes: 47
7. Where Once We Walked (2011)
126 min | Drama, History, War
Otso "The Main Man" Hultkrantz is playing the leading role of the young Allu Kajander in Where Once We Walked, based on a novel about a civil war raging between the Red and the White in Finland.
Director: Peter Lindholm | Stars: Selma af Schulten, Nina Kaipainen, Birthe Wingren, Johan Storgård
Votes: 327
8. Seksi-Suomen historia (2017)
112 min | Documentary, History
Stars: Josper Knutas, Erkki Pitkänen, Antti Häkkinen, Leo Nygren
Votes: 25
9. Fire and Ice: The Winter War of Finland and Russia (2006 TV Movie)
78 min | Documentary, History, War
Fire and Ice: The Winter War of Finland and Russia
Summary: The Winter War was an epic life and death struggle that changed the course of World War II, and saved a democracy. Fire and Ice ... See full synopsis »
Director: Ben Strout | Stars: Jason Agnello, Joe Brady, Phillip Courtney, Paul Gitsis
Votes: 139
10. The Marshal of Finland (2012)
50 min | Drama
A film about Gustaf Mannerheim, Marshall and 6th President of Finland.
Director: Gilbert K. Lukalia | Stars: Telley Savalas Otieno, Beatrice Wangui, Ruth Maingi, Jacky Vike
Votes: 403
11. Dead or Alive 1918 (2012)
70 min | Drama, History, War
"The Battle of Nasilinna 1918" - depicting the Finnish Civil War from the White army's point of view. Lieutenant Melin's soldiers mission is to penetrate the heart of the city and overtake the Nasilinna Palace from the Reds.
Director: Claes Olsson | Stars: Nicke Lignell, Anton Häggblom, Petter Kevin, Willhelm Grotenfelt
Votes: 223
12. Hella W (2011)
82 min | Biography, Drama, History
The life of a heroine. The life and work of Hella Wuolijoki. A poet, spy and millionaire, she turned into an internationally acclaimed businesswoman, politician and playwright, who ... See full summary »
Director: Juha Wuolijoki | Stars: Tiina Weckström, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Matleena Kuusniemi, Maria Heiskanen
Votes: 380
13. Mommilan veriteot 1917 (1973)
76 min | Biography, Drama, History
The last day of Alfred Kordelin.
Director: Jotaarkka Pennanen | Stars: Reino Kalliolahti, Hannu Kahakorpi, Eero Kosteikko, Mikko Majanlahti
Votes: 118
14. Hullu vuosi 1991 (2021)
225 min | Documentary, History
Stars: Esko Aho, Tapio Nurminen, Jaakko Blomberg, Jaakko Iloniemi
Votes: 17
15. Päämaja (1970)
88 min | Drama, History, War
June 1944. The attention of the world is focused on Normandy, but the change of the tide can be felt in Finland also. Rumours of preparations of a massive Soviet attack in the Karelian ... See full summary »
Director: Matti Kassila | Stars: Joel Rinne, Jussi Jurkka, Tamara Lund, Kapo Manto
Votes: 251
16. Pesänlikaajat - erään kirjakohun anatomia (2021 TV Movie)
82 min | Documentary, History
In the autumn of 1981, a Finnish political book called Tamminiemen pesänjakajat was published. The collection of writings analyzed, in a sharp and malicious way, known politicians and ... See full summary »
Director: Arthur Franck | Stars: Aarno Laitinen, Urho Kekkonen, Janne Virkkunen, Arto Astikainen
Votes: 86
17. Aapo (1994)
55 min | Drama
Finland 1917. Aapo is a single peasantry who tries to live a good life before the Finnish civil war begins.
Director: Tero Jartti | Stars: Taisto Reimaluoto, Esko Salminen, Ulla Koivuranta, Kai Lehtinen
Votes: 113
18. Pedon merkki (1981)
120 min | Drama, War
Follows several Finnish officers and soldiers during World War II, mainly in the Finnish headquarters.
Director: Jaakko Pakkasvirta | Stars: Esko Salminen, Irina Milan, Tom Wentzel, Hannu Lauri
Votes: 207
19. Punainen kolmio (2015– )
179 min | Biography, Drama, History
Stars: Vappu Nalbantoglu, Eero Aho, Emmi Pesonen, Raimo Grönberg
Votes: 45
20. Sodan ja rauhan miehet (1978–1979)
700 min | Drama, History, War
Stars: Johan Nykopp, Helge Seppälä, Keijo Komppa, Erkki Saksa
Votes: 31
21. Natsi-Saksa ja Suomi (2022)
113 min | Documentary, History
Stars: Kai Byman, Oula Silvennoinen, Hannu Sokala, Markku Jokisipilä
Votes: 38
22. Leningrad Cowboys: These Boots (1993 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Director: Aki Kaurismäki | Stars: Mato Valtonen, Anu Frosterus, Kirsi Tykkyläinen, Jaakko Talaskivi
Votes: 537
23. Kuka Mitä Häh? (1994)
165 min | Documentary, History, Music
Stars: Juice Leskinen, Veltto Virtanen, Kari Peitsamo, Dave Lindholm
24. Aleksis Kiven elämä (2001)
104 min | Biography, Drama
Finland in the 1850's take the first steps towards independence. The Finnish-language authors introduce themselves.
Director: Jari Halonen | Stars: Marko Tiusanen, Jari Salmi, Karoliina Kudjoi, Margit Lindeman
Votes: 589
25. Veriruusut (2018 TV Movie)
129 min | Drama, War
Directors: Matti Grönberg, Lauri Maijala | Stars: Oona Airola, Antti Autio, Vilma Melasniemi, Juho Milonoff
Votes: 6
26. The Flying Finns (2022)
32 min | Documentary, History, Sport
Stars: Ari Vatanen, Markku Alén, Timo Jouhki, Tommi Mäkinen
Votes: 27
27. Kvinnorna på Själö (2008 TV Movie)
57 min | Documentary, History
"You who enter, leave all your hope behind." About Själö mental hospital a foul spot in Finland's medical history. Sad and somber fates of women who was cared for at Själö.
Director: Mikaela Weurlander | Stars: Jutta Ahlbeck-Rehn, Signe Erfors, Maria Hjerpe, Ilppo Vuorinen
Votes: 14
28. Two Forces (1979)
81 min | Drama, War
A small finnish village gets occupied by the soviets in the fall of 1939. The villagers end up working together with the occupants, especially since the soviets have among them finnish speaking propaganda people.
Directors: Pirjo Honkasalo, Pekka Lehto | Stars: Marja-Leena Kouki, Vesa Repo, Adolf Hitler, Pekka Lehto
Votes: 94
29. Kuninkaittemme jäljillä (2013)
60 min | Documentary, History
Stars: Lars Svedberg, Veikko Honkanen, Esko Salminen, Tuukka Talvio
Votes: 16
30. He jäivät (2017)
Documentary
Telling a story of young lovers separated by war, Tommi Rautio's independent documentary feature film focuses on how women were affected by World War II in Finland, the brutal battle of ... See full summary »
Director: Tommi Rautio | Stars: Jere Saarela, Tiia Lyijynen, Anja Reittola, Samuli Longi
31. Talvisota - ensimmäinen torjuntavoitto (2007)
55 min | Documentary
Director: Tuomo Rysti | Stars: Lars Svedberg, Kyösti Kallio, Vilho Tervasmäki, Aira Samulin
Votes: 27
32. Politiikka-Suomi (2021)
60 min | Documentary, History
Stars: Pekka Laine, Esko Aho, Ben Zyskowicz, Alexander Stubb
Votes: 142
33. Ilmakuvien Suomi (2022 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary, History
Director: Antti Seppänen | Stars: Antti Seppänen, Pekka Kääriäinen, Kari Silvonen, Esa Westerlund
Votes: 9
34. Tammisunnuntai 1918 (2017)
50 min | Documentary, Drama, History
Dramatized documentary of the early hours of Finland's Civil War in January 1918.
Director: Ilkka Vanne | Stars: Elsa Saisio, Mikko Virtanen, Jukka Peltola, Sauli Kangas
Votes: 41
35. Suur-Suomen toiset kasvot (1995 TV Movie)
56 min | Documentary, History
Director: Lisa Hovinheimo | Stars: Gustaf Mannerheim, Adolf Hitler, Antti Laine, Joseph Stalin
Votes: 8
36. Greater Wrath (2014)
75 min | Documentary, History, War
The documentary covers the reasons that lead to the Great Northern War in the 18th century, and how the battles spread from Europe to Finland, Southern Ostrobothnia, Isokyrö. After the ... See full summary »
Director: Juha Rinnekari | Stars: Heikki Ylikangas, Kustaa H.J. Vilkuna, Kalervo Mielty, Risto Knaapi
Votes: 8
37. Porvoonjoki - historian virta (1985– )
Documentary, History
Stars: Erkki Ruokokoski, Risto Astikainen, Tuomo Salmela, Viking Smeds
38. Din vredes dag (1991)
351 min | Drama
Stars: Ulrika Hansson, Johan Portin, Elmer Green, Ola Isedal
Votes: 7
39. Finlands historia (2020– )
6 min | Comedy, History
Stars: Dennis Nylund, Riko Eklundh, Emma Klingenberg, Samuel Karlsson
Votes: 16
40. Urho (2016 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, Biography
Director: Ari Lehikoinen | Stars: Urho Kekkonen, Maarit Tyrkkö, Antti Aarnio-Wihuri, Timo Kekkonen
Votes: 31
41. Tie Tampereelle 1918 (2018)
125 min | Documentary, History, War
A documentary about the Finnish Civil War between the Whites and the Reds in 1918, also focusing on the Battle of Tampere and its bloody aftermath.
Director: Tapio Kalliomäki | Stars: Tuomas Hoppu, Ahti Jokinen, Anna Boman, Eino Lahdensuo
Votes: 9
42. Presidentit (2005–2006)
30 min | Drama, History
Stars: Ari Ylä-Anttila, Pertti Sveholm, Antti Litja, Lasse Pöysti
Votes: 24
43. A Heavy Metal Civilization - The History of Finnish Heavy Metal (2018)
40 min | Documentary, Short, History
The documentary tells the story of the evolution of the Finnish heavy metal scene through interviews made with the most famous and representing Finnish musicians and industry professionals.
Directors: Cristina Ornellas, Maila-Kaarina Rantanen | Stars: Tommi Salmela, Marko Hietala, Niclas Etelävuori, Tony Kakko
Votes: 25
44. Urheilu-Suomi (2017– )
60 min | Documentary, Sport
Stars: Pekka Laine, Arto Teronen, Juha Kanerva, Juha Hurme
Votes: 71
45. Victims 1918 (2008)
52 min | Documentary, History, War
Director: Seppo Rustanius | Stars: Lotta Lindroos, Niko Saarela, Gustaf Mannerheim, Pehr Evind Svinhufvud
Votes: 17
47. Sininen laulu - Suomen taiteiden tarina (2004)
710 min | Documentary, History
Stars: Jouko Tyyri, Heikki A. Reenpää, Sulevi Peltola, Peter von Bagh
Votes: 44
49. Mannerheim - Jörn Donnerin kertomana (2010–2011)
287 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Jörn Donner, Carl-Kristian Rundman
Votes: 26
50. Pieni punainen (2020)
76 min | Documentary, History
The Maoists of Finland were critical of the Soviet Union, opposed the occupation of Czechoslovakia and were among the first to speak of Finnishization. They opposed Kekkonen's supremacy and his re-election by way of exception.
Director: Jouko Aaltonen | Stars: Kyösti Mankamo, Heli Santavuori, Heikki Pihlaja, Raimo Laakia
Votes: 23