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1. Land of Hope (2018)
TV-14 | 108 min | Drama, History, Romance
Anni lives a sheltered life until she falls in love with Veikko, who has been wounded at the end of the Continuation War. Anni leaves her life behind and moves with Veikko to North Karelia.
Director: Markku Pölönen | Stars: Oona Airola, Konsta Laakso, Helmi Linnosmaa, Antti Virmavirta
Votes: 988
2. Battle for Finland (2007)
117 min | Drama, History, War
In the summer of 1944, the Finnish Forces must defend Finland from the invading Soviet Red Army.
Directors: Ake Lindman, Åke Lindman, Sakari Kirjavainen | Stars: Rauno Ahonen, Mikkomarkus Ahtiainen, Frank Biermann, Jussi Brech
Votes: 1,977
3. Devil's Bride (2016)
R | 110 min | Drama, History
Anna is a 16-year old in a village where women are accused of witchcraft. It's based on the witch hunts on Åland, Finland in the 1600s.
Director: Saara Cantell | Stars: Tuulia Eloranta, Magnus Krepper, Elin Petersdottir, Claes Malmberg
Votes: 1,400
4. The Wages of War (2016)
82 min | Documentary, History, War
Director: Timo Korhonen | Stars: Hannu Huhtala, Erja Johansson, Kauko Mäkinen, Sisko Laukkanen
Votes: 59
5. The Marshal of Finland (2012)
50 min | Drama
A film about Gustaf Mannerheim, Marshall and 6th President of Finland.
Director: Gilbert K. Lukalia | Stars: Telley Savalas Otieno, Beatrice Wangui, Ruth Maingi, Jacky Vike
Votes: 403
6. Where Once We Walked (2011)
126 min | Drama, History, War
Otso "The Main Man" Hultkrantz is playing the leading role of the young Allu Kajander in Where Once We Walked, based on a novel about a civil war raging between the Red and the White in Finland.
Director: Peter Lindholm | Stars: Selma af Schulten, Nina Kaipainen, Birthe Wingren, Johan Storgård
Votes: 328
7. Untold Arctic Wars (2022– )
52 min | Documentary, History, War
A six-part documentary series about the least known events of World War II. The series reveal a little-known picture and countless unknown details of the events of World War II in the north.
Stars: Peter Franzén, Torgeir Ekerholt Sæveraas, Lars Gyllenhaal, John Gilmour
Votes: 153
8. Two Forces (1979)
81 min | Drama, War
A small finnish village gets occupied by the soviets in the fall of 1939. The villagers end up working together with the occupants, especially since the soviets have among them finnish speaking propaganda people.
Directors: Pirjo Honkasalo, Pekka Lehto | Stars: Marja-Leena Kouki, Vesa Repo, Adolf Hitler, Pekka Lehto
Votes: 94
9. Seksi-Suomen historia (2017)
112 min | Documentary, History
Stars: Josper Knutas, Erkki Pitkänen, Antti Häkkinen, Leo Nygren
Votes: 25
10. Fire and Ice: The Winter War of Finland and Russia (2006 TV Movie)
78 min | Documentary, History, War
Fire and Ice: The Winter War of Finland and Russia
Summary: The Winter War was an epic life and death struggle that changed the course of World War II, and saved a democracy. Fire and Ice ... See full synopsis »
Director: Ben Strout | Stars: Jason Agnello, Joe Brady, Phillip Courtney, Paul Gitsis
Votes: 139
11. Leningrad Cowboys: These Boots (1993 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Director: Aki Kaurismäki | Stars: Mato Valtonen, Anu Frosterus, Kirsi Tykkyläinen, Jaakko Talaskivi
Votes: 539
12. Häjyt (1978)
134 min | Crime, Drama, History
Stars: Kalevi Haapoja, Harri Tirkkonen, Vesa Mäkelä, Henake Schubak
Votes: 47
13. Päämaja (1970)
88 min | Drama, History, War
June 1944. The attention of the world is focused on Normandy, but the change of the tide can be felt in Finland also. Rumours of preparations of a massive Soviet attack in the Karelian ... See full summary »
Director: Matti Kassila | Stars: Joel Rinne, Jussi Jurkka, Tamara Lund, Kapo Manto
Votes: 251
14. Hyvissä aikeissa (2019)
84 min | Documentary, History
Stars: Riikka Kaihovaara, Juha Pihkala, Jörgen Hedman, Pekka Isaksson
Votes: 15
15. Dead or Alive 1918 (2012)
70 min | Drama, History, War
"The Battle of Nasilinna 1918" - depicting the Finnish Civil War from the White army's point of view. Lieutenant Melin's soldiers mission is to penetrate the heart of the city and overtake the Nasilinna Palace from the Reds.
Director: Claes Olsson | Stars: Nicke Lignell, Anton Häggblom, Petter Kevin, Willhelm Grotenfelt
Votes: 223
16. Mannerheim (2008 TV Movie)
116 min | Documentary
Director: Hans Barnekow | Stars: O.R. Bäckman, Peter Franzén, Max Jacobson, Matti Klinge
Votes: 12
17. As the Heads Bow Down (2019)
93 min | Documentary, History
The brutal and bloody Finnish Civil War lasted for three months. This film follows a White group of soldiers from Lapua who were lead by Matti "father" Laurila. They always fought in the ... See full summary »
Director: Juha Rinnekari | Stars: Kari Lehtonen, Heikki Ylikangas, Vesa Määttä, Tauno Mäkelä
Votes: 6
18. Punainen kolmio (2015– )
179 min | Biography, Drama, History
Stars: Vappu Nalbantoglu, Eero Aho, Emmi Pesonen, Raimo Grönberg
Votes: 45
19. Pedon merkki (1981)
120 min | Drama, War
Follows several Finnish officers and soldiers during World War II, mainly in the Finnish headquarters.
Director: Jaakko Pakkasvirta | Stars: Esko Salminen, Irina Milan, Tom Wentzel, Hannu Lauri
Votes: 207
20. Hella W (2011)
82 min | Biography, Drama, History
The life of a heroine. The life and work of Hella Wuolijoki. A poet, spy and millionaire, she turned into an internationally acclaimed businesswoman, politician and playwright, who ... See full summary »
Director: Juha Wuolijoki | Stars: Tiina Weckström, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Matleena Kuusniemi, Maria Heiskanen
Votes: 380
21. Ilmakuvien Suomi (2022 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary, History
Director: Antti Seppänen | Stars: Antti Seppänen, Pekka Kääriäinen, Kari Silvonen, Esa Westerlund
Votes: 9
22. Urheilu-Suomi (2017– )
60 min | Documentary, Sport
Stars: Pekka Laine, Arto Teronen, Juha Kanerva, Juha Hurme
Votes: 71
23. Tie Tampereelle 1918 (2018)
125 min | Documentary, History, War
A documentary about the Finnish Civil War between the Whites and the Reds in 1918, also focusing on the Battle of Tampere and its bloody aftermath.
Director: Tapio Kalliomäki | Stars: Tuomas Hoppu, Ahti Jokinen, Anna Boman, Eino Lahdensuo
Votes: 9
24. Aapo (1994)
55 min | Drama
Finland 1917. Aapo is a single peasantry who tries to live a good life before the Finnish civil war begins.
Director: Tero Jartti | Stars: Taisto Reimaluoto, Esko Salminen, Ulla Koivuranta, Kai Lehtinen
Votes: 113
25. Pesänlikaajat - erään kirjakohun anatomia (2021 TV Movie)
82 min | Documentary, History
In the autumn of 1981, a Finnish political book called Tamminiemen pesänjakajat was published. The collection of writings analyzed, in a sharp and malicious way, known politicians and ... See full summary »
Director: Arthur Franck | Stars: Aarno Laitinen, Urho Kekkonen, Janne Virkkunen, Arto Astikainen
Votes: 86
26. The Flying Finns (2022)
32 min | Documentary, History, Sport
Stars: Ari Vatanen, Markku Alén, Timo Jouhki, Tommi Mäkinen
Votes: 27
27. Seamstress (2015)
93 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Life and death of the last woman executed in Finland
Director: Ville Suhonen | Stars: Vera Kiiskinen, Pekka Milonoff, Laura Birn, Elena Leeve
Votes: 76
28. Aleksis Kiven elämä (2001)
104 min | Biography, Drama
Finland in the 1850's take the first steps towards independence. The Finnish-language authors introduce themselves.
Director: Jari Halonen | Stars: Marko Tiusanen, Jari Salmi, Karoliina Kudjoi, Margit Lindeman
Votes: 589
29. Suomi on ruotsalainen (2013)
30 min | Documentary
Stars: Juhani Seppänen, Teemu Keskisarja, Markku Kuisma, Hannu Olkinuora
Votes: 29
30. Politiikka-Suomi (2021)
60 min | Documentary, History
Stars: Pekka Laine, Esko Aho, Ben Zyskowicz, Alexander Stubb
Votes: 142
31. Iskelmä-Suomi (2013)
60 min | Documentary, Music
Stars: Pekka Laine, Tuure Kilpeläinen, Vesa Kurkela, Pekka Gronow
Votes: 74
32. Agricolan jalanjäljillä (2007– )
90 min | Documentary, History
Stars: Erja Manto, Valtteri Simonen
Votes: 7
33. Tammisunnuntai 1918 (2017)
50 min | Documentary, Drama, History
Dramatized documentary of the early hours of Finland's Civil War in January 1918.
Director: Ilkka Vanne | Stars: Elsa Saisio, Mikko Virtanen, Jukka Peltola, Sauli Kangas
Votes: 41
34. Ei vanhene koskaan (1997)
30 min | Documentary, Crime, History
Stars: Åke Lindman, Kari Arffman, Ola Tuominen, Jouko Turkka
Votes: 30
35. Taistelu Laatokan Karjalassa (2005)
52 min | Documentary
Director: Tuomo Rysti | Stars: Lars Svedberg, Gustaf Mannerheim, Paavo Talvela, Antti Henttonen
Votes: 16
36. Kunnian Kentät (1996)
240 min | Documentary, History, Music
Stars: Lasse Norres, Neumann, Pepe Laaksonen, Pave Maijanen
37. A Heavy Metal Civilization - The History of Finnish Heavy Metal (2018)
40 min | Documentary, Short, History
The documentary tells the story of the evolution of the Finnish heavy metal scene through interviews made with the most famous and representing Finnish musicians and industry professionals.
Directors: Cristina Ornellas, Maila-Kaarina Rantanen | Stars: Tommi Salmela, Marko Hietala, Niclas Etelävuori, Tony Kakko
Votes: 25
38. The Miracle of Ihantala: As Told by the Veterans (2001)
54 min | Documentary
Director: Tuomo Rysti | Stars: Lars Svedberg, Carl Carlson, Matti Koskimaa, Olof Lagus
Votes: 21
39. Kolmannessa polvessa (2019)
27 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Elina Hyvärinen | Stars: Elina Hyvärinen, Väinö, Juha Pulli, Sirkka Keränen
Votes: 12
40. Mommilan veriteot 1917 (1973)
76 min | Biography, Drama, History
The last day of Alfred Kordelin.
Director: Jotaarkka Pennanen | Stars: Reino Kalliolahti, Hannu Kahakorpi, Eero Kosteikko, Mikko Majanlahti
Votes: 118
41. Valtiopeli 1863 (2013 TV Movie)
58 min | Documentary, Drama, History
Director: Atro Lahtela | Stars: Arttu Kapulainen, Ilkka Koivula, Kai Vaine, Maija Rissanen
Votes: 11
42. Hullu vuosi 1991 (2021)
225 min | Documentary, History
Stars: Esko Aho, Tapio Nurminen, Jaakko Blomberg, Jaakko Iloniemi
Votes: 17
43. Sodan ja rauhan miehet (1978–1979)
700 min | Drama, History, War
Stars: Johan Nykopp, Helge Seppälä, Keijo Komppa, Erkki Saksa
Votes: 31
44. Laulu sisällissodasta (2018)
84 min | Documentary, History, Music
Stars: Paleface, Matti Pitkänen, Ylioppilaskunnan Laulajat, Martti Suosalo
Votes: 5
45. Laika, Lada, Marx ja mä (2019)
83 min | Documentary, History
Stars: Jussi Nygren, Eva Polttila, Juha Järvinen, Ulla Anttila
Votes: 11
46. Mannerheim - Jörn Donnerin kertomana (2010–2011)
287 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Jörn Donner, Carl-Kristian Rundman
Votes: 26
47. Finlands historia (2020– )
6 min | Comedy, History
Stars: Dennis Nylund, Riko Eklundh, Emma Klingenberg, Herman Nyby
Votes: 16
48. Greater Wrath (2014)
75 min | Documentary, History, War
The documentary covers the reasons that lead to the Great Northern War in the 18th century, and how the battles spread from Europe to Finland, Southern Ostrobothnia, Isokyrö. After the ... See full summary »
Director: Juha Rinnekari | Stars: Heikki Ylikangas, Kustaa H.J. Vilkuna, Kalervo Mielty, Risto Knaapi
Votes: 8
49. Korpisodan suurvoitto (2003 TV Movie)
53 min | Documentary, War
Director: Tuomo Rysti | Stars: Lars Svedberg, Heikki Nykänen, Kosti Cande, Kalevi Sere
Votes: 15
50. Kuninkaittemme jäljillä (2013)
60 min | Documentary, History
Stars: Lars Svedberg, Veikko Honkanen, Esko Salminen, Tuukka Talvio
Votes: 16