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Framom främsta linjen

  • 20042004
  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
1.6K
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Framom främsta linjen (2004)
  • Drama
  • History
  • War
A story of the infantry regiment 61 that fought from Syväri to the Karelian Ishtmus.A story of the infantry regiment 61 that fought from Syväri to the Karelian Ishtmus.A story of the infantry regiment 61 that fought from Syväri to the Karelian Ishtmus.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
1.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Åke Lindman
  • Writers
    • Stefan Forss(screenplay)
    • Harry Järv(diary)
    • Benedict Zilliacus(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tobias Zilliacus
    • Ilkka Heiskanen
    • Christoffer Weiss
Top credits
  • Director
    • Åke Lindman
  • Writers
    • Stefan Forss(screenplay)
    • Harry Järv(diary)
    • Benedict Zilliacus(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tobias Zilliacus
    • Ilkka Heiskanen
    • Christoffer Weiss
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    • 12User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Tobias Zilliacus
    Tobias Zilliacus
    • Harry Järv
    Ilkka Heiskanen
    • Överstelöjtnant Alpo Marttinen
    Christoffer Weiss
    Christoffer Weiss
    • Allan Finholm
    • (as Christoffer Westerlund)
    Kim Gustafsson
    • Björk
    Martin Bahne
    • Lindblad
    Carl-Gustaf Wentzel
    • Lasse Forss
    Jan-Christian Söderholm
    Jan-Christian Söderholm
    • Klas Helèn
    Sampo Sarkola
    Sampo Sarkola
    • Kaustinen
    Johan Rönneholm
    • Händig
    Joachim Thibblin
    • Bertel Söderman
    Oskar Silén
    • Löjtnant Mattas
    Paavo Kerosuo
    Patrick Henriksen
    • Rosenlöf
    Peter Kanerva
    Peter Kanerva
    • Olof Fagerström
    Jan Korander
    • Löfman
    Anders Nordlund
    • Bergroth
    Mathias Asplund
      Sami Äijänen
      • Director
        • Åke Lindman
      • Writers
        • Stefan Forss(screenplay)
        • Harry Järv(diary)
        • Benedict Zilliacus(screenplay)
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      • Goofs
        The soldier chasing soviets back to river is looking at the deceased enemy soldiers, then shown from behind about to turn around and then shown again looking at the river in the original pose.
      • Connections
        Edited into Etulinjan takana (2004)
      • Soundtracks
        Elämä juoksuhaudoissa
        Trad.

        Lyrics by Usko Kemppi

        Performed by Aimo Andersson, Viljo Vesterinen and Sointu Orchestra

        Courtesy of Warner/Chappel Music Finland Oy

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      Top review
      7/10
      Insight into the Finnish role in WWII
      Finland was the only country during world war two to fight both for the Axis and then later against it, alongside the Soviet Union.

      This films focus is opening stages of the war which sees the Finns fighting with the Axis. That said, this film looks only at the conflict between the Finns and the Soviets. It accurately displays the Finns role as defenders attacked by the Soviets and their defense against a much larger enemy force.

      This is an interesting, well acted film. It pulls no punches in showing the horrors of war and its easy to empathize with the Finns, whilst feeling sympathy for the men who die on both sides.

      This film occasionally shows a patriotic side, especially in the latter half of the film. Thankfully, its not overdone and doesn't descend into jingoism. That said it is a little corny at times and some scenes of this kind might have been best left on the cutting room floor.

      In summary this is a good quality film. Its polished and well directed. the sets are top notch and the battles scenes are convincing and at times, shocking. Its refreshing too, to see films that step outside the US/UK mold and for this reason alone, its worth a look. Seven out of ten from me.
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      • Release date
        • March 5, 2004 (Finland)
      • Country of origin
        • Finland
      • Official sites
        • Official site (Finland)
        • Official site (Finland)
      • Languages
        • Swedish
        • Finnish
        • Russian
      • Also known as
        • Beyond Enemy Lines
      • Filming locations
        • Vekarajärvi, Valkeala, Kouvola, Finland
      • Production company
        • Åke Lindman Film-Productions
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      • Budget
        • €3,500,000 (estimated)
      • Gross worldwide
        • $1,625,524
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      • Runtime
        2 hours 7 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Dolby Digital
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.85 : 1

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