Juho Kuosmasen mykkätrilogia

Juho Kuosmanen's, one of Finland's leading directors, latest short film A Planet Far Away (2023), along with its companion films The Moonshiners (2017) and Scrap-Mattila and the Beautiful Woman (2012), will be screened on the first Sunday of Espoo Ciné, 25 August at 19:00 in Tapiola Church. Adding to the magical atmosphere of this unique screening environment, Ykspihlajan Kino-orkesteri and foley artist Pietu Korhonen will create the soundtrack for the films live on site.

The first film of the trilogy, Scrap-Mattila and the Beautiful Woman, tells the story of a sad man seeking buyers for his belongings and acceptance for his existence. The exchange of items continues in The Moonshiners, where two moonshiners inherit life's essentials from their father: a moonshine cart and a pig. The final part of the trilogy, A Planet Far Away, is a bedtime story about a lighthouse keeper, Marlanda, and her little brother Maximilian, dealing with the end of everything and their unusual attempts to cope with it.

Spanning a decade, this silent film trilogy allows viewers to observe Kuosmanen's growth as a director and immerse themselves in his hopeful, optimistic world. The event promises a truly unique artistic experience in the lofty heights of Tapiola Church, where both the live music and the films have room to resonate.

Update 9 Aug: Unfortunately, Ykspihlajan Kino-orkesteri has had to cancel their performance due to force majeure circumstances. We will be presenting Juho Kuosmanen's silent film trilogy without live accompaniment. The Kino-orkesteri's music will be heard on the film's soundtrack.