Taistelujen tie

19600 FI

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

WarDocumentary

Synopsis

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The film depicts Finland's actions in the Winter War and Continuation War using a compilation of material collected from narrators, map images, and TK photographers.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Hilkka Helinä
Selostaja (voice)
Matti Tuura
Selostaja (voice)
C. G. E. Mannerheim
Self
Risto Ryti
Self
Kyösti Kallio
Self
Juho Kusti Paasikivi
Self
Edwin Linkomies
Self
Jukka Rangell
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Risto Orko
Writers: Risto Orko, Sakari Salokangas, Keijo Mikola
Languages: Finnish
Countries: Finland

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ERA

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66 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Risto Orko, shot by Yrjö Aaltonen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Harry Bergström. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Armas Laurinen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Hilkka Helinä and Matti Tuura and C. G. E. Mannerheim carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0138852 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Risto Orko directs. Yrjö Aaltonen behind the camera. Harry Bergström scores. Armas Laurinen cuts. Produced in Finland. Dialogue in Finnish.

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166 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Risto Orko, shot by Yrjö Aaltonen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Harry Bergström. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Armas Laurinen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Hilkka Helinä and Matti Tuura and C. G. E. Mannerheim carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0138852 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.