The Illuminators (2017)
The story of a Baltic German refugee who became Lapland’s father of light
Filmmaker Antti Haase takes us on a personal journey, learning about his fathers’ legacy. Baltic German engineer Gunnar Haase, initially a refugee, arrived in Finnish Lapland in 1945 to repair the destruction left by the Germans. Antti’s father Hannu continued grandfather Gunnar’s mission to bring electricity to Lapland – the powerlines finally reaching the very last Lapland home on the 23th July,1987. Rural electrification was an enormous undertaking; it brought modern life and equality to people still living in the harsh nature. And while the undertaking took a heavy toll, it also illuminated the way forward. The Illuminators is an inspiring story about courage and social progress as well as sons following in their father’s footsteps.
Cast
- Antti Haase - Self
- Gunnar Haase - Self
- Hannu Haase - Self
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Illuminators about?
- Filmmaker Antti Haase takes us on a personal journey, learning about his fathers’ legacy. Baltic German engineer Gunnar Haase, initially a refugee, arrived in Finnish Lapland in 1945 to repair the destruction left by the Germans. Antti’s father Hannu continued grandfather Gunnar’s mission to bring electricity to Lapland – the powerlines finally reaching the very last Lapland home on the 23th July,1987. Rural electrification was an enormous undertaking; it brought modern life and equality to people still living in the harsh nature. And while the undertaking took a heavy toll, it also illuminated the way forward. The Illuminators is an inspiring story about courage and social progress as well as sons following in their father’s footsteps.
- Who directed The Illuminators?
- The Illuminators was directed by Antti Haase.
- Who stars in The Illuminators?
- The Illuminators stars Antti Haase, Gunnar Haase, Hannu Haase.
- How long is The Illuminators?
- The Illuminators has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is The Illuminators?
- The Illuminators is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Illuminators produced?
- The Illuminators was produced in Finland.