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Discover the treasures of international cinema through the analytical lens of two media industry professionals from Finland, Karri Ojala and Henrik Telkki.

What sets this podcast apart is its straight-forward Finnish spirit, the varied guests from around the globe, whether industry professionals or fascinating people from the film's target country. Gain unique insights, knowledge and surprising looking glasses from the world of film.

New episodes biweekly.

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Apr 25, 2019

German episode. The Bridge (1959) is based on a real story of 16-year old German friends who are called to army during the last days of the war for a futile defense of a bridge. Karri and Henrik investigate the history of the director Bernhard Wicki, the film and how it affected the post-war Germany. / Die Brücke...


Apr 18, 2019

The original Blade Runner brought the cyberpunk genre to the map. Four replicants have escaped and a blade runner must terminate them. Topics touched in this episode include the chaotic history of the film with its several versions, conflicting interviews, as well as the meaning of the title. / Blade Runner (1982)....


Apr 11, 2019

Uzumaki (also known as Spiral) is a Japanese horror film about a town that suffers from a curse of spirals. This horror tale of striking visuals is based on the manga of Junji Ito. With our guest Noora, who lived in Japan, we all spiral out of control. / Uzumaki (2000), Japan. Directed by Higuchinsky. Starring Eriko...


Apr 4, 2019

Thai episode. Uncle Boonmee has an acute kidney disease. As he nears death, the past begins to permeate the present. Spirits blend among the living.Uncle Boonmee won the Palme d'Or of Cannes Film Festival in 2010. Is the film controversial and is this long-takes art house film worth the hype? Our Thai guest is Annie.