Tough Finnish Man (2025)
The everyday, democratic pleasures of the sauna get their dues in this short film stripped of everything superfluous. There is a tangible warmth recorded on the 16 millimetre film used by director Jari Nordström and cinematographer Kalle Pajamaa, even before the water thrower reaches the sauna benches. As singer Tapio Rautavaara calls on the film’s soundtrack: “More water on the stones!”
Director: Jari Nordström
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date: February 4, 2025
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tough Finnish Man about?
- The everyday, democratic pleasures of the sauna get their dues in this short film stripped of everything superfluous. There is a tangible warmth recorded on the 16 millimetre film used by director Jari Nordström and cinematographer Kalle Pajamaa, even before the water thrower reaches the sauna benches. As singer Tapio Rautavaara calls on the film’s soundtrack: “More water on the stones!”
- Who directed Tough Finnish Man?
- Tough Finnish Man was directed by Jari Nordström.
- How long is Tough Finnish Man?
- Tough Finnish Man has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
- What genre is Tough Finnish Man?
- Tough Finnish Man is a Documentary film.