Finlandia Fall Nordic Films Announced

The Finlandia University Finnish American Heritage Center announces the October and November 2011 Nordic Film Series  selections.

The films are shown the second Thursday of the month at both 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. The films are free and open to the public.

October 13, Kolme Viisasta Miestä (Three Wise Men, Finland, 2008) will be presented.

In this film directed by Mika Kaurismäki, three childhood friends facing their own personal crises meet by chance on Christmas Day and discuss their lives at a karaoke bar.

November 10, Törni: Sotilaan Tarina (Törni: A Soldier's Tale, Finland, 2007), will be shown. This film follows the life and career of Lauri Törni, a highly-decorated 20th century Finnish soldier who served in the armies of three different nations.

The films are in the Finnish language with English language subtitles. The Finnish American Heritage Center is located on the campus of Finlandia University at 435 Quincy St., Hancock.

For additional information, contact Hilary Virtanen, coordinator of events for the Finnish American Heritage Center, at 906-487-7505.

Three Wise Men Film
Torni Film