The opening weekend of the Crip Ciné Film Festival, organized for the first time, will take place at Kino Tapiola on 12–13 April. Screenings will continue the following week at Helsinki Central Library Oodi until 16 April, 2025.
A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA | SAT 12/4/2025 at 13:00 | KINO TAPIOLA
"La Fraise" ('Strawberry') and "Paulo," a father and son, are on a jewelry store heist. However, their well-planned getaway threatens to unravel right from the start when their improperly parked getaway car is towed during the robbery. At the same time and in the same place, a bus is about to leave for a summer camp for people with disabilities, as they’re waiting for the last camper to arrive. Paulo is mistakenly thought to be the missing camper, and his father convinces the staff he’s there as his assistant. Soon, the robbers find themselves on the bus, heading toward the life-changing summer camp.
A Little Something Extra became one of France's biggest hits of the past year. Directed, written, and starring comedian Artus – who was previously known mainly from TV – his debut feature film won the hearts of French audiences in a special way, attracting nearly 11 million viewers in its home country alone! Most of the film’s cast is made up of disabled individuals, many of whom are acting for the first time in front of a camera. Perhaps the film’s greatest charm lies in the fresh, authentic energy brought by these first-time actors.
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OPENING SCREENING – PATRICE: THE MOVIE | SAT 12/4/2025 at 15:15 | KINO TAPIOLA
The film's main character, Patrice Jetter, is an incredibly impressive person! Coming from difficult circumstances, Patrice seems to have had to fight for nearly everything in his life, yet she has managed to maintain a determined attitude and a belief that things can be made better.
The refreshingly topical film highlights the unimaginable injustices faced by people with disabilities, such as the loss of social benefits following marriage. It also paints a sad picture of an ableist society, where systems are designed solely with the able-bodied majority in mind, and where everyone is expected to be the architect of their own happiness. Against this backdrop, however, Patrice’s creativity, humor, open-mindedness, and determination shine through. She is one of those people who truly inspires others to believe in change and the power of friendship.
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A DIFFERENT MAN | SUN 13/4/2025 at 15:00 | KINO TAPIOLA
Adam Pearson’s charisma is showcased in his and director Aaron Schimberg’s latest film, A Different Man. Sebastian Stan took home both the Silver Bear for the Best Actor at the Berlin International Film Festival, and the Golden Globe in the comedy category for his lead role as Edward, a young actor with a facial deformity and low self-esteem.
Edward undergoes experimental treatment to fix his face, but soon realizes that his self-image is not tied to his appearance or a lack of disability. A new acquaintance, Oswald (Pearson), who bears a striking resemblance to his former self, threatens to take not only the lead role of his dreams but also the attention of the charming neighbor (Renate Reinsve) who wrote the script. While Stan’s awards have justifiably drawn attention to the film, Pearson’s nuanced performance, including his incredible karaoke scenes, holds its ground just as firmly. The dark humor and references to other films are delightfully amusing. A particularly striking scene is one that reverses many traditional transformation stories, where Edward “loses” his old face.
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