Via Karelia (2021)
Tracing back a lost identity, hidden in the forests of an abandoned war zone. How does trauma get carried on from a generation to another and is there a way to stop the cycle? The filmmaker tries to understand how to heal from the pressures of the past by searching for their grandmother's childhood home. Taking the journey with their parents, they find themselves in a village located in the old Karelia, now a part of Russia.
Director: Elian Mikkola
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: March 1, 2021
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Screenplay
Editing: Elian Mikkola
Country: Finland
Original Language: fi
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Via Karelia about?
- Tracing back a lost identity, hidden in the forests of an abandoned war zone. How does trauma get carried on from a generation to another and is there a way to stop the cycle? The filmmaker tries to understand how to heal from the pressures of the past by searching for their grandmother's childhood home. Taking the journey with their parents, they find themselves in a village located in the old Karelia, now a part of Russia.
- Who directed Via Karelia?
- Via Karelia was directed by Elian Mikkola.
- Who stars in Via Karelia?
- Via Karelia stars Elian Mikkola.
- How long is Via Karelia?
- Via Karelia has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is Via Karelia?
- Via Karelia is a Documentary film.
- Where was Via Karelia produced?
- Via Karelia was produced in Finland.