Jussi Nikkilä

Autumn season at the opera opens with Covid fan tutte, starring leading Finnish soloists The first opera in the autumn repertoire will be Covid fan tutte, featuring for example soprano Karita Mattila and conductors Esa-Pekka Salonen and Hannu Lintu. The new libretto to the score of Mozart’s Così fan tutte will be written by Minna Lindgren. The premiere of Covid fan tutte will take place at the end of August. Directed by Jussi Nikkilä, the opera will be sung by Finland’s most prominent soloists, including Karita Mattila, Miina-Liisa Värelä, Tommi Hakala, Johanna Rusanen, Tuomas Katajala, and Waltteri Torikka. Minna Lindgren will write a topical libretto to the score of Mozart’s Così fan tutte, combining elements of satire and reality shows.

The insatiable Don Giovanni is not picky: anyone will do, from Donna Elvira to her maid and the bride at a country wedding. But when one of his conquests ends in murder, he sets off a chain of events that takes him forever closer to his bitter fate. When the most skillful librettist and the most ingenious composer of their time join forces, the result brims with an irresistible blend of tragedy and comedy. Carnivalistic joy and lust overflow in Finnish actor-director Jussi Nikkilä’s new interpretation of Don Giovanni, marrying modern and rococo styles.

A celebrated violin player, Karin, has to end her stellar career after a car accident makes her fingers stop working their magic. She starts teaching students who are twenty years younger than her, only to find herself falling in love with Antti, one of her students. They are not an easy match, both being passionate about the music and overly ambitious about their careers.

Parikka, the actor once called the Funniest Man in Finland, and his troupe are about to be executed for the atrocities committed during the Civil War in Finland. Jaeger Lieutenant Nyborg, an admirer of Parikka, suspects a definite miscarriage of justice. He wants to save the actors. The forthcoming visit of the German General von der Goltz to the prison island provides him with a suitable opportunity. Nyborg suggests that the actors prepare a comical performance for the visitor and not be shot. Instead, they will be given a new trial. Preparing a comedy in the horrible circumstances, in the midst of hunger and death, seems quite an overwhelming task. Only a handful of real actors are still alive, the rest of the troupe consists of stagehands. Parikka has to use all his inventive skills to be able to produce something funny.

In 2017 Finland celebrates 100 years of independence. The famous philosopher Bruno is curing his writers' block in Lapland, when he gets an invitation to the President's Grand Ball in Helsinki. The railway systems are frozen and he misses the only plane, but the Laplander Jallu agrees to drive him 1200 km (745 miles) south.

История финской горнодобывающей компании «Талвиваара». В марте 2012 компания получила лицензию на добычу урана, что могло бы сделать Финляндию энергетически независимой державой. Планировалось на никелевом руднике в Соткамо выделять уран из добываемой руды для дальнейшей продажи. «Талвиваара» уверенно шла к своей цели, пренебрегая мнением экологических организаций и десятка министров — противников ядерной энергетики. Но вскоре жители Соткамо стали жаловаться, что вода в соседних озерах стала солёной, в прессе начали появляться фотографии с местных водоемов, покрытых пеной. Эти и другие тревожные сигналы означали одно: начало конца рудного Гиганта.

Эльза Ахо – владелица шляпного салона и, к тому же, известная ясновидящая. К её услугам то и дело прибегает отдел по розыску без вести пропавших. Но этот дар нельзя использовать себе во благо, поэтому Эльза не знает, что в серой социалистической Праге, за «железным занавесом», прозябает тот, кого она так пылко любила в юности, и из-за кого так и не вышла замуж. Она считает его мёртвым... 8-ой фестиваль молодёжи и студентов в Хельсинки вновь сталкивает две разных системы, два противоположных лагеря. Этот яркий, красочный и безрассудный водоворот затягивает даже тех, кому по штату положено стоять на страже идеалов социализма...

Ville, 25, is a downbeat former child star who's successfully avoided his womanizing rock 'n' roll dad for years. Everything changes when his dad moves into his flat and they both fall in love with the same American line-dancing teacher.

Sixpack is a positive story on the outskirts of society. The story takes place in Helsinki on rock and following the advent of exclusion of the story regarding one of summer days. The film's protagonist, Marshal, is stuck in a shabby home. Lihi and Henninen attract the Marshal out and tired of opposition after the Marshal finds them to spend a hot summer day in the park in the world with amazement. The trio crash -day pass to the young, rutjakkeisiin sense of humor to the police. Day lasts from early morning until the evening the rain to bring sorrow alhoon. Eventually, however, the sun began to rise again it's time to become sensitized and look deep into the eyes of friendship.

It's Christmas Eve in Helsinki. Young taxi driver Samu is working to escape a family Christmas with his fiancé and baby. At the airport Samu picks up a fascinating customer: a Finnish mercenary Hans, who has returned to Helsinki after an absence of 20 years. Hans hires Samu to go on a mission with him: to find Laura, the daughter of his recently deceased best friend and brother in arms. The quest to find Laura leads the men around the wintry city, to places and people from Hans's past. As Samu watches Hans confront his past, he begins to open his eyes to his own future. When the eventful mission reaches its end, both of the men's lives are forever changed.

Этот фильм повествует о тяжёлых и упорных боях в районе Тали — Ихантала, о героических финских солдатах, защищавших одно из главных направлений от ударов доблестной Красной Армии, в период с 24 по 30 июня 1944 года.

Этот фильм повествует о тяжёлых и упорных боях в районе Тали — Ихантала, о героических финских солдатах, защищавших одно из главных направлений от ударов доблестной Красной Армии, в период с 24 по 30 июня 1944 года.

Remu grew up in modest conditions. He dropped out from schoold during his teen age years and is making career as a small time criminal. His family's destiny is about to come true, and it's going to be the usual: jail, alcoholism and violent death. After learning about rock music Remu learns to play drums and pushes himself into different bands. His first time in jails interrupts his music career, but after being released he starts his own band; Hurriganes.

Modern finnish movie about two very different young adults that after a chance meeting end up making music together and fall in love. While Nellis parents have the perfect career and man planned, she dreams of becoming a singer. Through a chance meeting at the studio, she meets the young and grungy Hip Hop music artist Sunen and asks him to help her make a demo tape. Not only is the ensuing story about differences growing closer and the difficulties that have to be overcome, well told. Also the music is exceptionally well made. It is quite unbelievable that this is the first feature of the director.

Таави и его друзья сделают всё, чтобы это выпускное лето запомнилось им на всю жизнь. У бесшабашных парней, привыкших наслаждаться жизнью, есть гениальная идея: каждый из них снимет на видео, как он занимается сексом с девушкой, а затем самый крутой фильм получит приз. Запись может быть тайной или по согласию, с лучшей подругой или первой встречной. Поначалу эта дурацкая затея похожа на захватывающую интригу, но когда она превращается в манию, требующую от парней изощренной лжи и риска, члены экстремального видео-клуба не в силах остановиться. Камера фиксирует их жестокие эксперименты со своими и чужими чувствами, бесстрастно показывая, как опасная игра ведет ее участников к катастрофе…

Pete loses his consciousness while playing in a pop band. The diagnosis is harsh and the doctor cannot say for sure whether Pete will celebrate his 18th birthday. One night, encouraged by the vodka on Jusa's 18th birthday, Pete confesses his love to Kata, his dream girl. Together with Jusa, they go to Lapland where Kata has her summer job. In Jusa's wild company, Pete experiences something which he never felt before as they decide to take a trip to Mombasa via Lapland.